I have to say that Growing Up Hungry left such a mark on me that I am still to this day discovering all the ways it shaped me, both good and bad.It is not secret to those of you who have been reading this blog for a while that I didn't start off living the way I am today.Both my husband and I have fought to crawl out of a pit of debt. I know exactly how it feels to cringe every time the Keep Reading
20 Pack of Succulents for Sale $33.49
One of my favorite online stores has Succulents for Sale today!Get 20 different varieties for just $33.49 + shipping.This beautiful succulent assortment is a perfect addition to any garden and makes an excellent gift idea!!This collection includes 20 stunning succulents, and each plant in these assortments will be a different species!Succulents come rooted in soil, in their 2-inch Keep Reading
Mason Jar Cookies for Santa Gift
I just love giving homemade gifts during the holidays, and this Mason Jar Cookies for Santa gift is absolutely adorable.One of my favorite holiday traditions with my own kids was leaving cookies out for Santa.Even when my kids got older and no longer believed that Santa was going to stop by, we still always made Christmas cookies and left some out for "Santa" along with some carrot Keep Reading
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness: I’m 1 In 4
This month is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. "Today we remember all of the angels who earned their wings too soon, the babies born sleeping and those we carried but never had a chance to hold" Any time someone asks me if I have any children, I can't help but hesitate before offering them the answer that I know they really want to hear, instead of the truth as I know it to be.I Keep Reading
The Best Non-Candy Halloween Treats
If you are looking for alternatives to handing out candy this year without being labeled as the lame house on the block, you might want to consider one of the following non-candy options that kids are sure to love.Each of the non-candy options are priced at just $0.25 or less each. 1. Glow-in-the-Dark Assorted Critters, 144 ct Free Shipping with Amazon Prime or a $35 Keep Reading
Free Rubbermaid Storage Container Set
Get a FREE 20-piece Rubbermaid Storage Container Set!Save time and energy when meal prepping or storing away those leftovers. These simplistic storage containers come in multiple sizes to fit every need. They're even dishwasher, microwave and freezer safe!This same set is selling on Amazon for almost $20.That’s right! You can get a FREE Rubbermaid Container Set!How to get Keep Reading
Homemade Mud Mask Recipe
This Homemade Mud Mask Recipe is super easy to make yourself and works great too!Why do I make my own beauty products at home?One of the main reasons I finally gave in and started using essential oils was because after fighting off an aggressive form of cervical cancer a few years ago, my eyes were opened to the dangers of using chemically created products that had become part of my Keep Reading
Google Chromecast Streaming Media Player $35
The Google Chromecast Streaming Media Player is just $35 and worth every penny!This this has all the features without the high price tag. It is a great way to expand your home entertainment without buying a new TV. It's so affordable you can get one for every TV in the house.You can watch movies, shows, live TV, YouTube, and photos streaming on your TV from all your family's Keep Reading
SD&S Weekly Meal Plans (Week of 10/15)
The weather has cooled off drastically here this past week. In fact some parts of Michigan have already seen snow!Thankfully we are just getting the chilly, wind and sometimes wet weather here...but none of the freezing white stuff just yet.We had chili last week and it was a hit, so I am adding it back in again this week. It is really the perfect cold weather food, along with all of the Keep Reading
How to Make a Pumpkin Last Longer
Try these tips when you are preparing and carving pumpkins this year if you want to know how to make a pumpkin last longer than usual.How to Make a Pumpkin Last Longer Anytime that we have carved pumpkins we have had to wait until the night before in order to assure that the pumpkins would last more than a few hours.This year I decided to do a little research to see if there was Keep Reading
