Most people have ditched their New Year's Resolutions by this time in the year. I'm proud to say that Paul and I are still enjoying our date night resolution! If you're looking for some fun and frugal date night ideas that allow you to enjoy the spring weather without emptying your wallet, keep reading! Visit… Continue reading Frugal Springtime Date Night Ideas
Month: April 2014
BBQ Chicken Casserole
I’ve mentioned what I fan I am of the “Cook once, eat twice” method. It’s such a time and money saver! Last week I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts to make BBQ chicken in the crockpot. We ate half of the meat at supper, and I chopped up the rest for another meal. I came… Continue reading BBQ Chicken Casserole
High Five For Friday!
Hey! I hope you're able to enjoy some spring weather where you are on this Friday! Here are my highlights from the week... 1. We had a lovely Easter weekend. I spent the first part of the weekend helping my sister get settled into her new apartment (she's getting married and moving away from me… Continue reading High Five For Friday!
Cell Phone Etiquette (and Happy Administrative Professionals Day!)
In honor of Administrative Professionals Day (of which I am one), today’s post is all about cell phone etiquette. Anyone who sits at a desk and answers the phone as part of their job appreciates good telephone manners! What do you do when you receive a call from a number you don’t recognize? If you're one… Continue reading Cell Phone Etiquette (and Happy Administrative Professionals Day!)
How to Help The Homeless
As a person who loves being home so much that I blog about it every week, I can't imagine being homeless. That would be the ultimate desperate situation, in my estimation. According to OneCPD.com, on a single night in January 2013, there were 610,042 homeless people in the United States. I live in a city inundated… Continue reading How to Help The Homeless
H54F – Good Friday Edition
Happy Friday! This is a special Friday, unlike any other during the year. It’s what we call Good Friday…and here are 5 reasons why I love Good Friday. Good Friday is the day that Jesus died on the cross for my sins. John 3:16 Good Friday is the day that Jesus died on the cross… Continue reading H54F – Good Friday Edition
Organizing A Storage Closet
I’m back with another organizing project! There’s just something about spring that makes me want to de-clutter. I did this project at work, but the strategies I used translate well to home projects. If you have an ugly utility room, basement or garage area, don’t think those are exempt from organization! Here are 5 tips… Continue reading Organizing A Storage Closet
Easter Sunday Menu
Can you believe this Sunday is Easter? I love Easter Sunday - singing about the resurrection gives me such hope and joy. Jesus lives to give us abundant life! Of course I'm also planning my menu for Sunday dinner, and I'm already getting hungry! If you need a little inspiration for your menu, here are the… Continue reading Easter Sunday Menu
High Five For Friday
I love these posts so much - not just because I love what Friday represents (the end of a work week and the start of a weekend at home) - but because it causes me to stop and be thankful for the blessings in the week. Sometimes when I begin writing this post I think, "this… Continue reading High Five For Friday
Meeting Christy Jordan from Southern Plate!
Spending time with Christy Jordan is like hanging out with your best friend (if your best friend is a perky, sweet, caring lady from Alabama!). For the past four years, I’ve been tuned in to SouthernPlate.com, the home of Christy Jordan’s delicious recipes and refreshing outlook on life. I collected both of her cookbooks and… Continue reading Meeting Christy Jordan from Southern Plate!
Come Home For Comfort 