The Corona Virus is all the rage. If you’re not careful, you can get very carried away with all the hype and information that is being presented. We would all be wise to be prepared and aware, but not crazed. Here are a few guidelines to follow and recommendations to look into… Be aware of …
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Too Extreme Saving Money Tips?
I have been doing a bit of computer surfing lately. I don’t even know why. I have found myself viewing videos and reading all sorts of things. The other afternoon I stumbled upon episodes of Extreme Cheapskates. This show used to be on (I think) the TLC Network. I’m not sure if it is still …
Some Things I’ve Learned On My Recent Cruise…
(Photo – Carnival Pride – carnival.com) This is the wonderful ship my family and I spent seven glorious days on recently – the Carnival Pride, docked in Baltimore, Maryland. Last week’s cruise was the second I have taken, and my second time on this beautiful ship. Though after only two cruises I cannot be considered …
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Thankful, and grateful…
I’ve been away awhile – I think some posts may have auto-posted, but for the most part – I have been out of commission for the last month or so. I went in for kidney stone surgery, which went very well. Fast forward a few days when I was then readmitted to the hospital for …
Save $$$ on Food
(Photos credit – nbc news and midwestcommunity.org) In line with my renewed commitment to saving money (for things that really matter), I have re-read and re-familiarized myself with different ideas and strategies for saving money on something that we have to spend money on – food. Obviously food is not something you can go without, …
Fast. Cheap. Desserts.
(Photos courtesy of pixels) Below you will find easy dessert ideas that will pack a punch, but will not punch you in your wallet. I have mentioned versions of these before, but with entertaining, etc. always a constant (at least in our home) they are worth mentioning again. Melt some chocolate in a double boiler …
Planning for Valentine’s Day…
Jeff and I are very lucky – this year, our Valentine’s Day is planned ahead for us – we will be on a cruise on that day. And since we will be sharing a room with Ellie, plus a bunch of other family members will be there – it will be a nice holiday, yet …
I feel like Michelle Duggar…almost.
(Photo credit TLC Network) I admit, I’ve always had an odd fascination for the Duggar family – you know, the ones with 19 kids, who now have spouses and children of their own. Though my interest in them has waned in recent years as more scandals of theirs have come to light, I have maintained …
Why why why…
I’ve been wondering a lot of odd things lately. I don’t even know why these questions have run through my head, yet they have. It’s random thoughts through a distracted mind. Why do people always look up towards the floors an elevator is going to and coming from? No one looks at each …
3, 2, 1…Soup!
Let me start by saying the past two days have been unusually warm, weather-wise – and I am loving it! I know this warm-up can’t last, and it won’t – and for this reason I’ve been revisiting soup ideas in my mind. Soup is a hearty meal. The following three recipes are easy, taste …
