It has been [repeatedly reported][1] that peanut butter prices are on the rise. The extremely dry, hot summer left peanut crops decimated. The worst crop in 30 years, actually. That may not affect you if you have, say, peanut allergies.... or dislike peanut butter (do such people exist??). ...

This week you will find 2 inserts in your Sunday paper. There are some great freebies at CVS and Walgreens...even Target has some great freebies right now. All you have to do is clip and organize your coupons, match them up with the right stores and sales and then hit them all up before the ...

You know how I feel about fall weather -- I love it.  Along with the cooler weather, comes that feeling to nest. This is when I pull out all my recipes for the comfort food my family loves and I love making for them. I'm not into baking as much, with the exception of holiday cookie ...

Reuse, repurpose, recycle.  It doesn't matter how you say it, it's great advice, and this week I used this mantra in my fall decorating. As soon as the weather starts to change and fall approaches, I tend to feel a renewed energy.  I use this energy to get inspired with my fall ...

Sometimes to find a good deal on things you need to buy, you need to think outside the box. I'm always on the lookout for good birthday party or Christmas gifts for the little kids in our lives. I'll be honest; when I find a good gift, or a good deal, I'm likely to buy several so I have them ...

Before I really get started, a couple of Happy Birthdays are in order: First, to my SuperBaby who is TWO years old today! My, oh my, how time flies. It seems like just yesterday i was writing this blog from my hospital bed the day after he was born. Which leads me to... Happy Birthday ...