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5 Reasons Your Family Travel Plans Should Include Carnival Cruise Lines

July 13, 2013

Planning the perfect family vacation is like chasing chickens to the coop in the rain – a difficult task that can get awful messy in the end. Ideally, you need to find ways to keep children entertained throughout the trip without creating a yawn-fest for the adults.  Finding the right blend of activities certainly is […]

Recipes

Honey Almond Grilled Peaches

July 13, 2013

Earlier this week, I shared my secret weapon for savvy savings – All You Magazine – and offered a peek at the delicious grilled peach recipe the July issue inspired. You all knew I wouldn’t just tease you with just a glimpse, so for those who were drooling over the peach goodness… you can now […]

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Gluten Free Summer Snack Series: Earth Balance Vegan Popcorn and P.B. Pops #glutenfree

July 12, 2013

Don’t you just love when a snack looks just as good as or better than the picture on the package? Even better still, when the snack tastes better than you imagined. And the love factor leaps off the heart charts when that snack is made of ingredients you can recognize and pronounce. That’s the beauty […]

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How to Select a Sewing Pattern

July 11, 2013

Sewing your own clothes or making them for others is so rewarding. You can make sure they fit better than anything you would buy in a store, and there’s just something special about articles that you create by hand. With the right patterns, you can have an entire wardrobe of items that suit your style, […]

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Smart Shopping Tips and Honey Almond Grilled Peaches inspired by All You

July 10, 2013

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and All You, but all my opinions are my own. #lifeforless #pmedia http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO I have a secret. This secret provides special ideas for dazzling my family with fun new treats and invaluable tips for protecting my piggy bank. Want to know […]

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This Summer, Use The Great Outdoors as a Natural Classroom

July 9, 2013

We have gotten so used to learning about things through pictures and videos that we often forget about the natural classroom outside. There is so much to learn just by exploring the great outdoors, and exploring nature is healthy psychologically and physically.   Use these ideas to inspire as you explore the great outdoors this […]

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Sweet Irish Breakfast Scones Recipe

July 8, 2013

One of our favorite culinary delights on our trip to Ireland was the delicious simplicity of fresh baked Irish breakfast scones, and they are certainly plentiful there! Bringing the taste home is a true treat as I was able to memorize the simple ingredients and recipe steps after watching a few home chefs in action… […]

Recipes

Lobster Grilled Cheese Recipe

July 6, 2013

Iron Chef Marc Forgione’s unique twist on the classic grilled cheese makes the perfect mouth-watering meal and with the T-fal Mini Grilled Cheese Griddle, the cheese gets perfectly melted while the bread gets perfectly toasted for an even tastier treat. Perfect for a holiday weekend or every-day treat! Lobster Grilled Cheese courtesy of Marc Forgione […]

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Wire Jewelry Projects for Beginners

July 3, 2013

Wire jewelry comes in many shapes and sizes, and plenty of intricate designs. But not every project requires absolute precision and knowledge of complicated techniques. There are plenty of projects that someone who has never made a piece of jewelry can do. Here are five ideas that are great for getting your wire feet wet: […]

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Delivery Man Special Sneak Peek #533

July 2, 2013

In the upcoming film from Disney, DELIVERY MAN, Vince Vaughn’ plays a happy-go-lucky guy who finds out he’s fathered 533 children through anonymous donations to a fertility clinic 20 years ago. Can you imagine? Certainly not your every-day average family! Things get seriously complicated when he must decide whether or not to come forward when 142 of […]

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5 Simple Tips on How to Best Negotiate a Car Purchase

July 2, 2013

Ahh… summer.  It’s a great time to get in the car, head for the beach or simply take a ride in the country.  But your car may not exactly be cooperative these days or maybe it’s just time to look for a new vehicle that’s better on gas or more suited to your adventurous style. […]

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What’s the Difference between Cold Process Soap and Melt and Pour Soap? #DIY

July 1, 2013

In recent years, there has been a resurgence in the popularity of making soap.  Although soap is readily available in stores, a growing number of DIY-ers are learning about soap making.  Some like to create soaps in pretty shapes and heavenly scents, while others like being able to control the ingredients to prevent over-drying or […]