Becca is sharing tips for building a summer maternity wardrobe on a budget. Summer is almost here! After the record breaking cold winter, I am hoping we will all get to enjoy a lovely and joy filled summer. Speaking of summer, it’s time to start updating your wardrobe. Last year I spent my third trimesterRead More
5 Ways to Save on a Beach Vacation
Summer is just around the corner and that means many families are in the process of planning for their fun beach vacations. Going to the beach with the family can be a ton of fun but it can also be very expensive. Here are 5 Ways To Save Money On A Beach Vacation that areRead More
German Chocolate Pie Recipe with Coconut Pie Crust
A few months ago my husband went grocery shopping for me. I had asked him to pick up Silk Almondmilk, but he accidentally picked up Silk Coconutmilk instead. He felt bad when he realized his mistake and offered to go back to the store to exchange it. However, I decided it would be the perfectRead More
Best Plants for a Shade Garden
Most gardeners have an area in their yard that is completely or partially in the shade. Finding plants that thrive in the shade can be done, but you do have to take a bit more care than you would with most plants that can tolerate a lot of sun. Maintaining an evenly moist garden siteRead More
Salad and Dressing Recipes from the Hearth and Soul Hop
Welcome to another Hearth and Soul Hop, the food carnival for and about food that not only nourishes our bodies, but our souls! This week I am featuring Salad recipes from last week’s contributors to the Hearth and Soul Hop: Steak and Asparagus Salad Arugula, Fennel, and Green Lentil Salad Simple Egg Salad South ofRead More
Menu Plan with a Week of Salad Recipes
I am finally harvesting salad greens from my garden, so we are going to celebrate with a week of salads. Depending on the weather and time available I will either Batch Grill or Batch Broil Chicken on Monday and then combine the chicken with ingredients from the garden to make several different salads. On Thursday, I will broil Salmon andRead More
Salmon and Blueberry Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
When my dad last visited I made Salmon with Raspberry Balsamic Glaze for dinner. We had some left over, so the next day I decided to use the leftover salmon to create a salad. My dad got in on the act and suggested that I add the leftover blueberries and bacon from breakfast to theRead More
Growing a Vegetable Garden in the Southwest
Growing a vegetable garden in the southwest is different than growing anywhere else in the United States. The temperatures during the summer months stay well above 100 degrees both day and night and there is relatively little to no humidity. It takes work to have a successful vegetable garden, but it can be done ifRead More
Tips for Gardening as a Family
Have you ever visited a family farm and noticed how well behaved their children are? Teaching children the value of home grown food instills early American values that seem to be disappearing in today’s society. Getting your child outside, in the dirt, digging vegetables may seem like a challenge that the 21st century kid justRead More
How to Work Out on a Budget
Health is extremely important, and not just physical health. Mental health is important as well. Stressing about bills is extremely common in today’s economy, and while it’s nice to have a gym membership, it definitely isn’t required for physical health. Remember that paying for convenience is a big additive to costs! There are plenty ofRead More
6 Ways to Save Money on a Summer Wedding
Weddings can be as affordable or as expensive as you allow them to get. If you want to go all out, have fun spending money! If you need to plan a summer wedding on a budget, however, there are ways you can cut costs and still have a nice day for a fraction ofRead More
Natural and Homemade Mosquito Repellents
Barbecue season always coincides with mosquito season in our area. The good news is that in a pinch you can use some natural items to repel mosquitos. Natural & Homemade Mosquito Repellents Did you know that there are many natural mosquito repellents in your garden and pantry? Plants that Repel Mosquitos Lavender Lemon Balm Catnip MarigoldsRead More
100 Days of Frugal Summer Fun for Kids
Most of you know that my youngest child is 7, but what you might not realize is that my oldest kids are in college. Having older kids gives me a different perspective. I know that while the days may seem very long; the years fly by! It makes me determined to enjoy this summer toRead More
Menu Plan with Recipe Ideas for Leftover Steak
Like many Americans, we will be grilling steaks on Memorial Day. Whenever my husband grills, he always puts extra meat on the barbecue, so that I can use it in recipes through out the week. My menu plan incorporates recipes to use the leftover steak. I try to alter the flavors and the way I useRead More
Staycation Ideas Across America
Yesterday, I shared how my family enjoys our staycations in Northern Nevada on a budget. I have teamed up with over 90 other blogger to bring you staycation ideas for cities across the country. Each blogger is sharing their tips for enjoying their city or region on a budget. Whether you are planning a staycationRead More
Menu Plan with Recipes for Leftover Grilled Chicken
I found a great deal on chicken thighs, so this week we are batching grilling chicken using different marinades. Then we will use the grilled chicken through out the week. Monday – We are scaling back our batch grilling this time and will cook one pound each of Teriyaki Chicken, Honey Mustard Chicken, and GrilledRead More
5 Unique School Party Games For Kids of Any Age
The school year is coming to an end soon, so that means it is time for end of school year parties! Cara Harrington is sharing 5 party games that can be played at school parties. 5 Unique School Party Games For Kids 1. Dress Up Bags This mash-up combines dress-up and hot potato into one game. ItRead More
Staycation Ideas for Reno and Northern Nevada
If you aren’t able to get away for a vacation this year, then take advantage of all of our local attractions and enjoy a staycation! A staycation can be just as much fun, and a lot less work than a vacation. Those of us who live in Northern Nevada truly are blessed with an abundanceRead More
More Strawberry Recipes from the Hearth and Soul Hop
Welcome to another Hearth and Soul Hop, the food carnival for and about food that not only nourishes our bodies, but our souls! This week I am featuring strawberry recipes from last week’s contributors to the Hearth and Soul Hop: Strawberry Wonton Cups Avocado Strawberry Spinach Salad Strawberry Banana Pudding Copycat Starbucks Strawberry Creme FrappuccinoRead More
Gluten-Free Brownies with Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frosting
You would never guess these gluten-free brownies with chocolate chip cookie dough frosting are both gluten-free and dairy-free. My oldest son loves chocolate chip cookie dough ice-cream, but when we learned that he couldn’t have gluten or dairy, he had to give it up, as well as many of his other favorite treats. He rarely complains aboutRead More
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