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I LOVE a good calendar. In fact, I love two or three. As a busy family of four, it’s easy to lose track of everyone if I don’t write it down. Over the last five years, the planners developed into a cultural phenomenon. There are so many varieties. On top of the basic planner, you can add costs for stickers and special pens and more. Many price way beyond my
Disappointment – no one is immune to its effects. When our current reality fails to meet our expectations, it’s difficult not to feel disappointed. In particular, money and disappointment often hold hands. We get passed over for the promotion. We overspend at the store. There never seems to be enough to make ends meet. A forgotten deadline, an overdue bill, a failed business, a goal that always seems just out
The tree with its tinsel and twinkling lights glows in the corner. Even though I know I need to take it down, I let its warmth linger awhile longer in our living room. In a matter of days, all of the holiday decor will be packed neatly back into the plastic eighteen gallon tubs. Quietly, the ornaments and candles will wait patiently for another eleven months until it’s their turn
Christmas morning . . . for different people it means different things. For kids, the early hours of the day are filled with wonder. For moms and dads, it’s a bit more complicated. With so many details to attend to, how can you keep the special day relaxing and affordable? These tips will put a check on your budget and your soul so you can enjoy treasured time. Set the
Eating fried chicken with waffles is a new passion for me. There’s just something about the collision of sweet savory that makes my tastebuds sing. So when I saw this recipe for an egg casserole that featured these two seeming opposites, I had to bite. I tinkered with the recipe a bit (because I can’t help myself) and came up with my own Chicken and Waffles Breakfast Casserole. By the
Who doesn’t love the taste of Egg McMuffins? Why not turn the favorite breakfast sandwich into a casserole? I’ve used our family friend Roxann’s Egg Casserole recipe for years. With a few easy swaps, I turned it in to a McDonald’s styled dish – an Egg McMuffin Casserole. The result is delish! Ingredients 4 English Muffins Toasted 1 6 oz. Package Canadian Bacon 8 Eggs 2 Cups of Milk 2
I’ll admit it. I am not a huge fan of White Castle. My husband Brian LOVES those little square sliders though. And for years, I wanted to try this recipe from White Castle’s website. I tweaked the recipe just a bit to develop our own White Castle Breakfast Casserole. I think you’ll like it too! Ingredients 10 White Castle Sliders Cut Into Bite Sized Pieces 4 Cups of Frozen Hashbrowns
Teachers, pastors, neighbors, babysitters, your mail carrier, and friends – at Christmas time, we want to bless all the people with all of the significant gifts. However, our budgets and our time simply don’t allow for us to give something to everyone. And if we’re not careful, we end up purchasing items that only add to the clutter in someone else’s home. Odds are good that these folks have way
We all want to give Christmas gifts that dazzle the recipient while keeping our costs low. Sometimes, making a homemade gift can save you a bundle. Other times, homemade gifts can sink your budget and cost you sweet time. These D.I.Y. ideas are simple, affordable, and useful. Plus, keep reading to realize when you should D.I.Don’t. Holiday Emergency Kit Not all of us have the crafty gene. But that doesn’t
I love the holiday season. At the risk of sounding shallow, I must admit I love both the giving and receiving of gifts this time of the year. There’s nothing like surprising that special someone with that something special you found just for them. Seeing the joy on the receiver’s face brings me all the thanks I need. Don’t even worry about writing me a thank you card, friend. However,
