If you are a long time reader of JustDoingMyBest, you know how much I love my local consignment shop and how I shop for “free” when I’m there. Last week, I paid about $1.30 and that was the first time  in years I had to dig into my wallet.
For those who are new to my [...]

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Lowboz offers a solution to a very specific and annoying problem, the dragging and scrapping of chairs and the ruined floors that accompany the screech. They have offered coupon code SILENCE to my readers for 15% off  the total order.
A friendly welcome to Lowboz! If your [...]

If you have hit a creative block or need some fresh Halloween ideas, consider downloading these free e-books.

The first  book is Fun Halloween Recipes. I thought it was funny to find a recipe for a Halloween Candy Cake that uses left-over Halloween Candy!
Click here to download the Free Halloween Recipes Book

The second free e-book is  [...]

I love making fruits and vegetables more fun for children. Based on my daughter’s reaction upon seeing this Ladybug Apple, one would have thought she saw mounds of candy instead.

Simply slice the apple in half. If the apple will not be served immediately, brush or spray lemon juice on the cut sides to prevent browning.
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I recently had the privilege of chatting with Dr. Gwenn, of Pediatrics Now, about keeping moms healthy during flu season. She reminded us of how pivotal our roles are and when we are sick, the home will suffer unless we are prepared.
Her explanation says it all, “Moms are the family planner, hostess, chauffeur, entertainment  director, [...]

This dish is a cross between Thanksgiving Dressing and biscuit. This year, our family will enjoy this Christmas morning.

Ingredients:
1 pound sage pork sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
1/2 cup shredded Swiss (We had cheddar on hand and it worked well.)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/3 cup milk
2 cups baking [...]

I’m convinced each town has a secret thrift shop and I’m so excited to have found the one near me. (If you know me personally, I’d be happy to fill you in on my secret store.) If you live near a large city, there will be one near you too. I live in the county [...]

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Children’s Place has been one of my favorites when shopping with my children. My daughter is still young enough to shop there and she has been known to get quite excited about some of the styles. In fact, we bought [...]

In last Sunday’s paper, there were coupons for Hasbro and PlaySkool. But, there are also several coupons online, which means you can purchase more items, inexpensively. This is a great scenario if you have several young children to buy for.
I stopped by our local Walmart and jotted down the current prices so I can give [...]

It’s amazing what can come from a paint pen, some Sharpies in fun colors and hairspray. The children and I had a fantastic time painting (coloring?) pumpkins after a chilly, ok- freezing,  Fall Festival.

I thought this was a fun way to decorate our kitchen table. I used a white paint pen and large black Sharpie. [...]