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2 Under Budget Months of Grocery Shopping

It's been a busy couple months in our house, which is why it's time for a two month grocery update from March and April! March was our typical busy month with all 4 of our kids celebrating birthdays. We know have a 1, 3, 5 and 7 year old! I still can't believe how quickly that has happened. We left on April 1st and made the long drive from Indiana to my parents house in San Antonio to celebrate Easter and spend Spring Break with them. I hadn't been "home" for Easter since my senior year of high school back in 2000. As a pastor's daughter, this is a big deal to me. Yes, Easter worship … Read More...

The Best Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting

If you are looking for a delicious homemade cream cheese frosting, try this easy cream cheese frosting recipe. It is the best cream cheese frosting you have ever tasted!  Let the record show that I absolutely love this homemade chocolate frosting. It is the easiest and best chocolate frosting I have ever tasted. I promise! Once you make it, you will never go back to store bought again. I've been known to eat it (ahem) by the spoonful. And until this cream cheese frosting...nothing quite compared. But this? I am boldly proclaiming this is the best cream cheese frosting you will ever … Read More...

How to Make a Frugal Grocery Budget

If there is one thing everyone wants to know, it is how to save money on groceries. I can tell you that the answer is simpler than you might think. You need to make a frugal grocery budget.  I am self proclaimed grocery geek. I have grown into this title over the years because I truly love saving my family money. (Here is proof with some pictures of my shopping trips!) I get so excited to come home and tell my husband how much money I saved at the grocery store. Saving money on groceries is one of the things I talk about regularly here on the blog because I believe everyone can save money on … Read More...

Ooey Gooey Butter Bars

Easy recipes are the best! Easy recipes that only have a few ingredients and result in a delicious dessert for a crowd? Even better than the best! That is the case with these 6 ingredient ooey gooey butter bars. Our family has been making these gooey butter bars for years. Many people mistake them for lemon bars but are surprised (and pleased) to find out that they are delicious, cream cheese filled bar instead. It is one of the simplest bar recipes - especially since it uses a cake mix for the base. This recipe is so simple that kids can make it too. Just make the base then pour the … Read More...

A Biblical Version of I Wish You More Book

Looking for a Christian version of I Wish You More? Learn how to add Bible verses to the I Wish You More book to create a priceless Christian book gift.  Incorporating Scripture into children's books is one of my favorite things. I love taking a classic children's book and enriching it with Scripture. It doesn't work with just any book and it takes time to make sure the Bible verses match the story. I've been adding Bible verses to "Oh, the Places You'll Go" for years. The next book I worked on was "Guess How Much I Love You."  After many requests when this title kept coming up, I am … Read More...

Easter Basket Ideas for Kids Under $5

As Easter approaches, it's time to start thinking ahead to Easter baskets. Of course, Easter is about celebrating Jesus' resurrection, but we do also give Easter baskets in our house. It's a small, special treat. Nothing too extravagant but something special to anticipate. While Easter baskets can be a fun tradition, they don't have to be expensive! I believe you can create a delightful Easter basket for $5 to $10. Easter baskets are only as expensive as you allow them to be. With a little bit of planning and shopping ahead, it is actually quite easy to create a frugal Easter basket that … Read More...

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