Amazon is currently offering $5 magazine subscriptions and I was thrilled to see one of my favorites, Real Simple, for only $5! While shopping for family, using the gift cards I earned at Swagbucks, I picked up the inexpensive subscription for myself. A few other $5 titles include: Sports Illustrated Kids and Southern Living.
For [...]

If you will be hosting overnight guests this Christmas season, you will probably be looking for a quick and hearty meal. This is one of my favorite meals to prepare when I need a hearty dish that will serve a crowd or to give to families dealing with illness, new homes, etc. I often refer [...]

I love it when JCPenney offers this deal!
Just in time for Christmas shopping, JCPenney is offering a coupon that will help you score cheap or free gifts! They are offering a coupon for $10 off a $10 purchase by entering code GR8VALUE, until November 23, in the box at checkout. Last time they offered this, [...]

My daughter recently had a friend over and they had a fantastic time with quick, homemade play dough, thanks to Play Dough Recipes.  This is a great recipe to have handy as we get into the “cooped up inside” season. The ingredients are basic and preparation is easy.

You will need:
1 cup flour
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 [...]

**Update- you can receive 10% cash back on the Kodak Gallery through Ebates.**
Kodak Gallery is offering a fantastic deal just in time for Christmas. If you sign up with them now, you will receive a $15 dollar credit. (Thanks to Engineer a Debt Free Life for the info that this offer has been extended until [...]

My daughter, who normally does not like sweet potatoes, thought these were fabulous!

Ingredients for Casserole:
6 medium sweet potatoes  (or 2lb can)
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup apple juice (could also use orange juice)
2 Tablespoons butter
Ingredients for Topping:
1 cup honey cereal, crushed- such as Mom’s Best [...]

The other day, I was looking for a quick chili-type dish but wanted to use what I had on hand, which wasn’t much since I was going to the grocery the next day. I came up with Frugal Mac because it was very similar to Chili Mac but cost just a few cents per serving. [...]

I love cooking on a whim. Sometimes on the weekends, I like to find a new recipe, run to the store for the ingredients and prepare it that day. However this is not feasible  most of the time and I must have a dinner plan laid out. Dawn at Menu for the Week says, “The [...]

I’m excited to announce my newest website, Santas Mail Service. If you have children who are looking forward to Santa’s visit, I hope you will stop by.
The personalized letters from Santa will include assurance that he/ she is on Santa’s List and a Waiting on Santa Chore Chart to inspire them to stay on the [...]

From the inception of this website and as I’ve mentioned before, I’m no where near perfect and have promised to share my homemaking and household flops. I know I’m not the only one who goofs at home, right? Right??
Goofs are so much bigger when they happen on a child’s birthday. My daughter wanted a huge [...]