Setting New Years Goals

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Happy New Years Eve- 2011 is upon us! If you are like me, you have spent a few minutes reflecting on this last year. So many things have changed in my life and I am certain they have in your […]

Dill Dip Recipe

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This is my mom’s dill dip recipe that I make at most parties I host. It is always a big hit and easy to make. Dill Dip 1 Cup Sour Cream 3/4 Cup Mayonnaise 1 Tablespoon Buea Monde Seasoning (Spice […]

Toy Clearance & Gift Stockpiling

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One of the things I do to keep our gift budget under control is to buy toys on clearance. Several of my nephews have birthdays in January and February. Christmas clearance gives me an opportunity to buy their birthday presents at a […]

Tips for Shopping With Kids

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Grocery shopping is one of my favorite things to do. I love to take my time and browse the isles for unadvertised deals. Most of the time I arrange a time to go without Captain M. and Mr. B. This […]

Butternut Squash Ravioli Recipe

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Homemade ravioli’s seem like a hard thing to make. They are really simple when you use won ton wrappers as the dough! I discovered this little secret while enjoying Butternut Squash Ravioli’s at a gourmet restaurant several years ago. Butternut Squash Ravioli […]

New Years Eve Traditions

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Can you believe that a new year is right around the corner? Time has gotten away from me and I have not even planned our New Years Eve celebration yet! Traditionally we stay home. Hubby and I have never been big on […]

Tips for Shopping Holiday Clearance

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I love shopping the end of season or Holiday clearance sales. I start shopping for next year’s gifts the day after Christmas. Of course I look for inexpensive decorations too. I refuse to pay full price for decorations! Here are […]

Sending Thank You Cards

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When I was growing up my mom insisted that we send Thank You cards to everyone that bought us gifts. It was a time consuming task that I am sure we moaned and groaned about. Now as I look back, I am […]