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Monday, September 30, 2013

Pumpkin Spice Latte Without Coffee Recipe

How to make a delicious pumpkin spice latte without coffee.  If you don't like coffee or don't want caffeine, this is a great recipe to try.  It's great for kids, too!

It's fall!  That means pumpkin everything is showing up in the grocery store, bakery, and coffee shop.

I've been known to drink a few pumpkin spice lattes from S…
Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Red, White, and Blue Jello Dessert for Fourth of July

This red, white, and blue Jello dessert is so easy to put together, and it tastes so yummy!  I take this to all of our Fourth of July parties, and it is always gone.

Feel free to use sugar-free Jello or low-fat Cool Whip to make your dessert.  You can also add blueberries or slices strawberries to layer with the Jello.
What You Need

1 container Coo…
Friday, June 7, 2013

Chicken Crossing Sign

Have I mentioned that we have chickens?  22 of them!  Our house and the chicken coop are at the back of the property, so we recently started letting them free range.  They are very happy chickens now!
Our friends and family know to watch out for chickens on the drive way, but I wanted to warn the UPS and mail drivers and anyone else who wanders b…
Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Thrift Store Bird Cage Makeover

When I decided to do my dining room in French country, I went on a mission for a bird cage.  I saw them everywhere, but suddenly, I couldn't find one anywhere!  Finally, weeks later I went to my local Habitat for Humanity Restore and found this beauty.  I gasped and ran so no one would get this beauty.  I didn't need to worry about anyone …
Thursday, March 7, 2013

Easy Garlic Breadsticks

The first time I made these, my kids devoured them!  Even my 10-year-old, who is the pickiest eater ever, said they are delicious.  The kids think they taste like Pizza Hut breadsticks.  They kind of do, but they are more like a biscuit since they use baking powder and not yeast.  These are great for pasta night or any night you forgot to run the…
Monday, February 25, 2013

Frugal Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Couples

If expensive gifts aren't in your budget this year, don't despair. You can create a romantic evening for your spouse or loved one without breaking the bank. These frugal Valentine's Day gift ideas will help you show your love without spending a lot of cash. Handmade Gifts By making a handmade gift, you not only save money, but you can …

Do Big Box Stores Save You Money?

Big box stores advertise everyday low prices and claim that you can save money by doing all of your shopping there. Their prices are lower than smaller, specialized stores, but do you really save money? That depends on your shopping habits. Sales
Stores that advertise low prices every day rarely offer sales, and when they do, the sales are not sig…
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Upcycled Ribbon Holder For Craft Room

I love ribbon!  Since I didn't have a way to store it, it ended up in a drawer never to see the light of day again.  I saw this idea on a blog a few years ago and decided I needed it for my room.

I found the shelf at a garage sale for $2!  It is just a simple wood shelf, and the shelves are about 6 inches apart.  My husband drilled holes on t…