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On Vacation
My kids are home from school this week so I will not be posting anything new until December 1. Hope ...

Surviving Black Friday
My favorite day to go shopping is on "Black Friday", the day after Thanksgiving. I can usually get a...
Technical Difficulties
I apologize for the late posting this week. I have had company in town and have been experiencing so...

Thanksgiving Day Feast
We had an early Thanksgiving at my house this year. My parents were in town this last weekend and my...
Family Holiday Fruit Salad
This is my Great Grandma's recipe and it makes a lot so you can half it for smaller groups....
Sweet Potato Casserole
I had never had sweet potatoes until after I was married. My husband's family always had them with t...
Video Games for Christmas Gifts
Christmas is just around the corner so you better start making your shopping list now. If you have a...

Cleaning Glass Cooktop Stoves
When it comes to stoves I prefer a glass cooktop stove over and electric coil stove. I do not have m...

Ways to Save Money at the Grocery Store
Using coupons is the obvious way to save money at the grocery store. But there are some other ways...

Family Game Night
Looking for a way to connect with your family while having a good time? Try establishing a family ...

Christmas Lights
I know what you are thinking, it’s still November, why are you talking about Christmas lights. Wel...

Chicken Monterey
I got this recipe from a lady I went to church with as a kid. I made it for my husband when we wer...

Where Did I Come From?
Have you ever wondered where you came from? I don’t mean in a spiritual sense, I mean in a physica...

Establishing Financial Rules
If you find you are always arguing with your partner over spent money then it is time you establis...

Seniors and Social Isolation
When my husband’s Grandmother was in a car accident several years ago it left her unable to drive he...
Stages of Grief
If you haven’t already, you will experience the loss of a loved one. How you deal with this loss a...

Proper Hunting Attire
There are different hunting seasons throughout the year. The deer hunt officially started in my ...
33 Minutes to a Cleaner House
A friend of mine sent the following in an email to me. Who ever thought it up was brilliant. I hope ...

Easy Chicken Pot Pie
My sister passed this recipe onto me. I'm sure there might be some other recipes that might be a lit...
Internet Safety for Children.
When it comes to your child you can never be too safe. You spend time buckling their seatbelt or p...

Tips for Selecting Vegetables at the Supermarket
It’s frustrating to bring home fresh vegetables from the supermarket only to have them be less the...

Creating a Holiday Budget
The best part of holiday shopping is picking out gifts for everyone on your list. The worst part i...