Winter has arrived in Pennsylvania, and I wanted to try making snow ice cream with the kids. I have read a variety of snow ice cream recipes online, but had a difficult time finding an “individual serving” recipe for snow ice cream, rather than a large batch. I developed my own “5 step” snow ice […]
The cost of prescription drugs/ medications is astoundingly high. According to research by Ehealthinsurance, an online insurance broker, the average out-of-pocket cost per person on prescription drugs is $848 a year. Even with health insurance, it is likely that you will face paying a hefty co-pay on your prescription medications. Enter Goodrx.com—a website that finds […]
Ready to get your home in excellent shape, using everyday, natural items you already own? To conclude our 2-part series on budget friendly housekeeping, here are the final 5 tips: 6) Polishing Silverware or Silver Jewelry. Forget about purchasing expensive jewelry cleaners. Make your silverware (or sterling silver jewelry) shine with toothpaste. Simply scrub […]
Beef bulgogi (or Korean beef barbecue) is a tasty new dish for your family to try. Right now, we have a Korean exchange student living in our home who brought along some delicious bulgogi marinade– so I attempted making beef bulgogi for dinner. It was enjoyed by all my children– and our Korean student said […]
Are you tired of having to spend tons of money on specific cleaning products? Do you pay extra for the more expensive products, because you think they will clean better? We all want our houses to be impeccably clean, but there is an alternative, less expensive way. In this article you will find some tips […]
For the past two years, my family has used this simple “cup” Advent calendar to count down to Christmas. The total cost to make this Advent Calendar is under $5, because I bought everything needed at the local dollar store. Supplies Needed to make Cup Advent Calendar: 25 paper cups 25 Clothespins Thumbtacks Curling ribbon […]
So are you one of the 80% of Americans who chooses to use an artificial Christmas tree? Are you transitioning from getting a real tree to using an artificial Christmas tree? Our family has used an artificial Christmas tree for years, and we find them convenient and cost-effective. Here is what you need to know […]
I absolutely love vintage Christmas decorations, especially from the 50’s and 60’s. I remember going to my grandparents’ house and always enjoying their ceramic Christmas tree and the orange glowing candles in the windows. Now, I try to find vintage Christmas decorations whenever possible, to display in my own home. Here are some tips for […]
Love yard sales? Now you have a virtual option! Facebook local online yard sale pages are one of the newer treasure hunting tools for the true bargain lover. Users can simply browse the local pages for deals from the comfort of their own home. Another advantage is that unlike “regular” yard sales, which tend to […]
Easy butter mints are a favorite in our house. They beat store-bought mints hands-down with their rich, buttery flavor, and soft sugary texture. Butter mints are perfect to bring to a holiday or Christmas dinner. They are also great to serve at home or just for a little after-dinner snack. These butter mints are so […]