Category: Money Saving

  • The Best Snorkeling Areas in the Florida Keys

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    The Florida Keys has the only tropical coral reef in the continental United States and the third longest barrier reef in the world. The reef stretches from Miami in the Atlantic Ocean to the Dry Tortugas in the Gulf of Mexico. While nearly all the snorkeling in the Florida Keys is via boat, there are… Read more

  • 10 Great Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar

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    I have been using Apple Cider Vinegar for many years as a great alternative to many household items. It was only recently that I discovered that raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar (abbreviated as ACV) can be used in many other ways. Used since 400 BC, there are many modern ways to incorporate Apple Cider Vinegar into… Read more

  • Crockpot Spicy Tomato Soup

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    It seems like this winter is lasting so much longer than winters of the past which means cold and flu season is sticking around longer as well. This winter, since the husband and I are following a Paleo lifestyle, we have ended up eating vastly diverse and hearty meals that include fruits, vegetables, lean proteins,… Read more

  • DIY Kids Bathtub Paint

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    My toddler absolutely loves bath time. When he is cranky, I will put him in a warm bath with his bath toys and he instantly is calm. There have been times, however, when his bath toys just will not suffice. I recently started noticing that his “artistic” side was starting to shine outside of the… Read more

  • Make a Steakhouse Quality Steak at Home

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    Valentine’s Day will be upon us before you know it. If you are like me, you like to celebrate this Hallmark Holiday by having a nice meal with your sweetie. If you’re also like me, planning a night out (especially if you have children) takes more work and money than planning your wedding. You can… Read more

  • Homemade Teething Biscuits

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    My little girl is trying to cut her first two teeth. Some babies, like my oldest child, did great with teething, but my middle guy and baby girl, not so much. Baby girl is constantly chewing on her hands, or anything she could get a hold of. She is persistently irritable, refuses to sleep, gets… Read more

  • Homemade Baby Food

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    Making your own baby food is simple and economical. Using fresh produce, grains, and lean meats can make delicious and nutritious baby foods for your baby and save money on prepackaged baby food. Plus, DIY baby food allows your baby the opportunity to eat the same food as the rest of the family. Read more

  • 7 New Year’s Eve Party Cocktails

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    Happy New Year’s Eve! I love New Year’s Eve with all the festivities and music that helps to usher out the old year and in the new. But, if you are like me, you have procrastinated on getting everything ready for the big party. Or maybe you have planned everything and you just need a… Read more

  • Music Monday: Auld Lang Syne Rat Pack Style

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    The lyrics to Auld Lang Syne are essential for those wishing to ring in 2014 with a longstanding custom. The history and significance of this favorite New Year’s Eve song, conventionally sung at the strike of midnight, are captivating. Auld Lang Syne is a Scottish poem composed by Robert Burns in 1788. It is sung… Read more

  • New Year’s Eve Braided Pretzels

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    Well, New Year’s Eve is upon us once again. 2013 was such an eventful and exciting year. I am looking forward to all the wonderful things that 2014 has to offer. Do you have a New Year’s Eve tradition that you follow? In years past, I would head over to a friend’s house and enjoy… Read more