What are your frugal five this week? What are five things you plan to do this week to help save money on your household expenses? Are you going to make all your meals from scratch? Will you shop the store sales, bulk department and generic goods? Or will you brown bag it and bring your […]
Crocheting is a great way to create, de-stress and invest in you. I am amazed at the crocheting projects I have seen people make. Crocheting is a great way to create something for yourself or for others. Handmade items are always better than store bought and they generally last longer. I have a crocheted blanket […]
There is something comforting about a big bowl of soup during the Fall. And it doesn’t matter whether you are having it with a side salad or a sandwich. Or topped with shredded cheese, seeds or simply crackers. Soup and Fall are simply a good mix. I think my favorite soup of all time has […]
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