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How We Saved $240 a Year on Our Internet Bill

April 29, 2014 by jlpenner 3 Comments

Our internet bill was climbing. Obviously, as a professional blogger good, fast internet service is really important to our family. But that does not make the mounting bills any less frustrating. We were up to around $60 a month, which totals out to $720 a year. Yes, internet is valuable, but $720 a year is a good chunk of money. My husband was frustrated by this (he takes care of most of the bills) and so he decided to give {Read More}

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It’s Spring! 12 Great Salad Recipes #Ad

April 28, 2014 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

This post is a sponsored opportunity with Foodie.com. We love salads in our family (well, I can’t say that my youngest ACTUALLY loves them yet, but she eats them). Salad are such great spring and summer meal (and to be honest I don’t mind them in the fall and winter either!). They are easy, require little or no cooking and can be your whole meal wrapped up into one nice little package! We eat both dinner and side salads a {Read More}

Filed Under: Dinner Recipes, Dinner Salads, Gluten Free Dinners, Gluten Free Side Dishes, Recipes, Reviews and Shopping Trips, Side Dishes, Vegetable Side Dishes

8 Healthy Snacks (Recipe Roundup)

April 25, 2014 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

8 Healthy Snacks (Recipe Roundup)

Need some healthy snack idea for the weekend? Here are a few to tide you over!! Salt and Pepper Zucchini Chips Homemade Almond Butter Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins Homemade Almond Milk Healthy Chocolate Raspberry Parfaits DIY Microwave Popcorn Zucchini Applesauce

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Gluten Free Snacks, Recipes

Free 2014 Summer Reading Programs for Kids

April 24, 2014 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

The end of school is rapidly approaching and I am sure you are thinking of things for your kids to do this summer.  Summer reading is a great way to keep your kids on track! And if you need MORE ideas don’t miss our list of 18 Free Online Summer Camps (Or Inexpensive)! Free 2014 Summer Reading Programs for Kids Junie B Jones Reading Club – Sign up and get a FREE starter Kit that includes a copy of Junie {Read More}

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$1.50 off Raybern’s® Heat ‘n’ Serve Sandwiches #Ad

April 24, 2014 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

$1.50 off Raybern’s® Heat ‘n’ Serve Sandwiches #Ad

This post brought to you by Walmart. All opinions are 100% mine. Lunch can get boring.  Sometimes you need a change from the everyday leftovers and PB&Js. But going out can be costly, and that money can really add up. Rayberns has a frozen deli sandwich that really is affordable.  The Rayburn’s® company was started 30-years ago by two men named Ray and Bernie. They even have a patented bread recipe that heats up ‘bakery soft’ in the microwave. Their {Read More}

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Easy Chocolate Breakfast “Frap” #Ad

April 24, 2014 by jlpenner 61 Comments

Easy Chocolate Breakfast “Frap” #Ad

This post was created in partnership with Quaker. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Are you a busy mom who just needs to get yourself and your family out the door in the morning? Sometimes moms don’t have time to get breakfast on the table. This is were Quaker Breakfast Shakes come in. Quaker Breakfast Shakes are available in chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. They contain 10g of protein, 8g of whole grains, 6g of fiber, and only have 200 {Read More}

Filed Under: Dessert Recipes, Dessert Recipes with Chocolate, Heathy Snacks, Kid's Snacks, Recipes, Reviews and Shopping Trips, Smoothies

Confession, I Secretly Cleaned Out My Kid’s Toybox.. and Other Parenting “Secrets”

April 22, 2014 by jlpenner 8 Comments

I have a confession..   I have secretly cleaned out my girls toybox.. and gotten rid of stuff.  I waited until they were out of the house and did it. and all that stuff in the way bottom.. straight in the trash.. I have another.. I have vacuumed up legos. I know.. I know.. What parenting confessions do you have?

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Easy, Spicy Orange Chicken with Sriracha Recipe

April 20, 2014 by jlpenner 3 Comments

Easy, Spicy Orange Chicken with Sriracha Recipe

I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser. We all know that the store brands can be less expensive than the national ones.  Yet sometimes you end up sticking with national brands because you know what to expect, but what if the store brand ended up costing less and tasting better? The other day I headed over to my {Read More}

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Over $55 in Savings on HEALTHY ESSENTIALS® Products #HealthyEssentials #Ad

April 18, 2014 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

Earth day is on it’s way April 22. To help celebrate HEALTHY ESSENTIALS® Products Have You Covered for Earth Day and Every Day. You can grab over $55 by visiting their site in April and signing up for HEALTHY ESSENTIALS® coupons and offers. Plus you can get a lot great tips and tricks. Here are some of the coupons you can get: • Save $1.00 on any JOHNSON’S® Baby Intense Moisture Cream • Save $1.00 on any LUBRIDERM® product (6oz {Read More}

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Vegetable Ribbons

April 16, 2014 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

I am always looking for ways to make vegetables more exciting!! Why not try out some Vegetable Ribbons? You don’t need anything fancy.. just a vegetable peeler.. Thrifty Wifey Yields 4Vegetable RibbonsVegetable Ribbons19 minPrep Time 6 minCook Time 25 minTotal Time Save Recipe Print Recipe My Recipes My Lists My Calendar Ingredients2 carrots2 zucchini2 yellow summer squash1 T of butter (or coconut oil)2 t lemon juice1 t minced garlic1/2 t salt1/8 t pepperInstructionsUsing a vegetable peeler or cheese slice cut {Read More}

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