From the archives of JustDoingMyBest.com. Please note that Works for me Wednesday is now hosted by We are THAT Family.

There are very few things that I am fanatical about. First is not ever, ever, EVER allowing noodles in my grandpa’s Best Ever Texas chili recipe. If you are from the Ohio Valley area, like me, [...]

…and not the kind from the tap.
I found this deal on a money-saving blog last week and unfortunately I do not remember which one. If your blog posted this deal, please leave me a comment so I can give you proper credit.
If you sign up at Nestle’s Everyday Eating site, you will have access to [...]

I recently stumbled across a great scenario that I must share. I bought 2 $25 gift cards for a Hibachi Grill and a Family Sports Pub type restaurant for less than $2 each. I also bought a $10 one for a Cajun fast food restaurant for only 80 cents. It was perfectly legal and legit.
Here’s [...]

I am not in Chicago this week. I, along with many other bloggers, are cozy in their own living rooms, wearing comfortable clothes, and sitting in comfortable chairs. Yes, we are missing one of (the?) biggest blogging conferences of the year. Don’t get me wrong. I was very disappointed to be missing the conference and [...]

If you live near a Target or even shop online, this is a good time to visit. Last week, a friend called me and told me about a great Target clearance. I was out of town, but had to check it out myself, mainly because I count on these sales to stock-up on my children’s [...]

I never understood the idea behind the commercial slogan “Christmas in July.”  I do know, however, that if you participate in programs such a Samaritan’s Purse or fill stockings for local children’s groups, this is a great time to start shopping.
When I see clearance sales with toys and kid-friendly items at very low prices, I [...]

Many thanks to Lindsay at www.glowbaby.ca for writing a guest post. If you are expecting or know someone who is, I highly suggest you check out her website and newly published book. Heather

Tips I wish I had when I was expecting
When I was pregnant with my first daughter, I did [...]

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From the archives of Just Doing My Best:

The other day I stopped by our locally owned grocery store and noticed the beautiful orange stickers that I have come to identify with a quick glance. These orange clearance stickers were on organic produce. The apples were .99/ lb where the conventional ones were $1.19/ lb. They [...]

I think I found a new family favorite! It is a nice compromise to ordering out and in comparison to restaurants, it’s a cheaper alternative. It does cost more than our average meal, so I plan to fix it again on the days we want something special.

Chicken Pesto Pizza
Ingredients:
1/2 cup pesto sauce
1 (12 inch) pre-baked [...]