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The Post Holiday Clean-Up!
Published on Monday, December 26, 2011 by caryn [caption id="attachment_29401" align="alignright" width="199" caption="Photo Credit: jade007"][/caption] After a weekend of sharing, conversing, eating, and relaxing, it's time for a post holiday clean-up. Â While I strive to "clean" while I'm prepping and cooking, I reserve the "deep clean" for after the guests have left. This also gives me an opportunity to start... Read More » -
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“No Cook” Alternatives For Holida...
Published on Friday, December 23, 2011 by caryn Earlier this week, I shared my plans for our Christmas meal. Along with a ham we received from Walmart, I'll be serving vegan apple and butternut squash soup, scalloped potatoes, salad, bread, and a prepared dessert. Easy! As opposed to Thanksgiving, where the hubby and I went all out, going so far as to make even the cranberry sauce from scratch, Sunday's meal ... Read More » -
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Christmas Meal Solutions For Under $40
Published on Monday, December 19, 2011 by caryn Once again, my husband and I will don our aprons to prep and cook our family's Christmas dinner. Â Since we almost always have turkey for Thanksgiving, we opt for ham. Not only is it easier and quicker to prepare, it goes well with pretty much anything. This year, my husband and I decided on the following menu to accompany the ham: Scalloped Potatoes Butternu... Read More » -
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How the FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System Helps...
Published on Sunday, December 18, 2011 by caryn Periodically, my husband and I will re-evaluate our finances to determine where we can cut our spending to save money. Inevitably food is one of our biggest expenses, particularly since we purchase organic, locally grown, sustainable foods. Very often the fresh fruits and vegetables we purchase go bad before we've had a chance to use them, which unfortunately is a w... Read More » -
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Rockin’ Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Unde...
Published on Monday, December 12, 2011 by caryn I typically get so involved with shopping for friends and family that I end up scrambling last minute to fill stockings. Â And shopping for stocking stuffers is a challenge because I never want to buy anything just to fill a stocking, rather I prefer that it's useful and relevant to the recipient. Earlier this week I headed over to Walmart to see if I could fill a ... Read More » -
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Experimenting With the FoodSaver Vacuum Seali...
Published on Saturday, December 10, 2011 by caryn The end of the year is always a time to reflect...to think about what I aspired to accomplish, whether it be related to lifestyle, health, career, or family. Â This year I've been highly focused on eating healthier and cooking more meals in, to curb some of my tendencies to eat out. Â As you can imagine, prepared foods (whether in-stores or in a restaurant) are more e... Read More » -
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Home Decor Holiday Gift Idea: Wax Warmers fro...
Published on Thursday, December 8, 2011 by caryn In my childhood home, my parents made a big deal about decorating and prepping for the holidays. Â The day after Thanksgiving we were trimming the tree, drinking eggnog, and hanging the stockings for the season. Because my children are young, our decor accents are scaled down, although we still ensure our tree is lighted and decorated festively for the season. It's... Read More » -
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Struggling To Find The Perfect Gift? Let Shop...
Published on Monday, December 5, 2011 by caryn It's the season of giving, and while I found some incredible deals on Black Friday, I'm still struggling to find gifts for a handful of friends and family members. Â Interestingly enough, my greatest shopping challenges include finding gifts for close friends and family. Â When you've been shopping for the same person for years, it requires a bit of creativity to gift... Read More » -
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Family Movie Night Returns With Game of Your ...
Published on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 by caryn Family Movie Night is back, just in time for the holiday season where families are spending more time together. Â On December 2nd, Walmart and P&G will premiere Game of Your Life on NBC at 8/7c. Â This is the ninth original film which offers quality entertainment that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Game of Your Life follows the story of high school gamer Z... Read More » -
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Interest-Free Holiday Shopping At Walmart
Published on Sunday, November 27, 2011 by caryn I am the girl that has never paid interests fee for purchases I've made on our credit card. Ever. While I use my credit card for everything from a latte to a laptop, I never make a purchase unless I know that I can pay it off when the bill comes. While I prefer to shop year-round for the holidays, snagging deals on gift ideas as I find them, I still manage to spend... Read More » -
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The Black Friday Plan
Published on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 by caryn It's the busiest in-store shopping day of the year, and tomorrow, I'll shop on Black Friday for the first time in years. Â With friends and family members to shop for, I've made a plan in hopes of navigating the crowds, snagging the best deals, all while maintaining my sanity. Â Here are my tips for shopping on Black Friday! 1. Do your homework. I've been subscribe... Read More » -
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Three Black Friday Shopping Opportunities At ...
Published on Monday, November 21, 2011 by caryn Thanksgiving with my husband's family is a tradition, but with everything that has happened within my own family, we felt it would be best to stick close to home. Before my husband and I knew each other, Black Friday shopping with my mom was a tradition...a staple...a must! Once we started spending Thanksgiving in the Southeast, shopping lost some of it's appeal.Â... Read More » -
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Thanksgiving Dinner For Foodies…At Just...
Published on Sunday, November 20, 2011 by caryn [caption id="attachment_28305" align="aligncenter" width="329" caption="Photo Credit: Epicurious"][/caption] With Thanksgiving less than one week away, it's time to plan the menu and start shopping. Since we won't be traveling this holiday season, my husband and I brainstormed to come up with a gourmet menu that still retains some of the traditional f... Read More » -
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More Ways To Save This Holiday Season
Published on Friday, November 4, 2011 by caryn After being out and about this weekend, I've noticed that many stores are starting their holiday sales early in the season. While Black Friday is the biggest shopping day leading up to Christmas, I don't recommend waiting until that time to at least start thinking about what you want to get your friends and family members. As you may know, Walmart guarantees everyd... Read More » -
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Do You Want To Be In The Know This Black Frid...
Published on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 by caryn Want to know if that laptop you've been eying will be on sale this Black Friday? Holding out on your child's wish list in anticipation of the biggest shopping day of the season? I only have a few things on my wish list this year, but one of them is the highly popular iPad 2. And while I don't think it will go on sale, there might be some pretty good incentives a... Read More » -
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Our Belated Toy Story-Themed Birthday Celebra...
Published on Monday, October 31, 2011 by caryn September was the month when my life was forever changed. Because my father's illness timed out when I was planning my son's birthday party, I held off, hoping for the best. But His ways are not my ways, and we finally celebrated my son's 4th birthday over the weekend. I've planned enough birthday parties to know that during this particular season of my life, I... Read More » -
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Walmart Partners With Sesame Workshop To Rais...
Published on Sunday, October 30, 2011 by caryn Over the past year, I've become increasingly attune to the hunger problem that our nation is facing. In a country with such affluence, it pains me to know that every single day, 1 in 6 Americans face hunger. Do you know 6 people? I do...and if I do the math correctly, that means someone I know right now is at risk for or already facing hunger....even if it's not o... Read More » -
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Bounce and Learn With Skywalker Trampolines
Published on Friday, October 28, 2011 by caryn I have to admit that I always wanted a trampoline as a child. I knew several friends who's parents owned them and could not get enough jumping fun in. Trampolines have changed a lot since my childhood days...and for the better. Parents can purchase more compact trampolines to fit in smaller spaces, enclosed trampolines for younger tots, and trampolines that also int... Read More » -
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Easy Tips For Creating Spooktacular Halloween...
Published on Sunday, October 23, 2011 by caryn There is something about the cooler weather and shorter days that gets me in the baking mood. It's been quite dreary here in Southern California, which means it's really the perfect weather to bake! I ventured to make traditional cupcakes and cookies this weekend, which I'm certain my husband is quite happy about, given my recent delve into the world of vegan cookin... Read More » -
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Walmart’s Christmas Layaway Program
Published on Friday, October 21, 2011 by caryn Last week, I introduced you to Walmart's Christmas Layaway program. Very often, people wait until the last minute to complete their holiday shopping which may result in difficulty finding their desired items and the burden of having to spend a large amount of money in a short amount of time. Layaway was a purchasing option popular many years ago, but has since made ... Read More »
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