December 1st is Here!
It’s December 1st! Let the Christmas carols begin! Now, I can proudly walk into Starbucks and ask for a reduced fat egg-nog latte without feeling pre-season. It’s official anything peppermint,...
View ArticlePsst ... here is a few fantastic deals!
Amazon has a selection of FREE Christmas MP3 Downloads. Make sure they sayFREE before you download them.You can pick up 10 hardcover classic children’s books for only $14.99. Plus, you will get FREE...
View ArticleCinnamon Palmiers
I'll miss the French Bakery in Seattle. Walking into the warmth and sweet aroma of pastry's all from a glorious bakery where each is made with lots of butter and sugar - Yumm... Indeed my knees go...
View ArticleGinger Bread Man - Trader Joe's Special!
And sometimes a quick craft is all it takes to make both Mom and son happy! How could you go wrong with a $2.99 Ginger Bread Man KIT from good ol' Trader Joe's? The kit included the ginger bread man,...
View ArticleCheck Out this deal!
Wow, this deal will be hard to pass up! Amazon has a *hot* Gold Box, Deal of the Day sale on the Scotch Thermal Laminator 2 Roller System – on sale for just $16.99 + free super saver shipping when you...
View ArticleWhite Chocolate Peppermint Bark
Our family is a huge peppermint bark fan during the Christmas season. This quick and easy recipe tends to be flawless - pending on not burning the white chocolate. With help from my wonderful sister,...
View ArticleYes, I've been bad...
I created a schedule to specifically follow - and yet I haven't followed it myself!The truth of the matter is that this season has been harder than I thought it would be. I am so thankful for the warm...
View ArticleGingerbread House Party!
The night before the chaos ... I mean fun ... I began the process of making an easy flawless gingerbread recipe. Needless to stay, I failed. The first try didn't really work. So, I tried again, and...
View ArticlePomegranate Cookies
I've never been a huge fan of Pomegranate anything - however when I came across this recipe on twopeasandthierpod, I had to give my lack of interest another try. Pomegranates are beautiful and...
View ArticleDYI Canvas Prints!
This year, Christmas gifts were made with a touch of love by yours truly. Exploring the idea of canvas prints, I realized just how easy this particular project was! I was also delightfully pleased with...
View ArticleHomemade Granola Bars
Have you ever read a label on a quick convenient granola bar? If you are like me, yes I had, and yes they are convenient so like many of you I dismissed the crazy amount of sugar in each bar of...
View ArticleNature Board!
Oh the endless possibilities of a Huggies Diaper Box! Let your imagination go wild with this activity - as I'm sure you boys will too. I had simply cut of the top sides of the box and turned it over...
View ArticleNot your Grandma's Oat Bran
Delish! That's what I call this healthy muffin. Incorporating Flaxseed into Zachary's diet has become quite easy with simply adding the right flavors. Flaxseed contains high levels of antioxidants...
View ArticleRetail Therapy
I haven't posted a retail therapy list in a while ... today just felt like the day! This list is a great combination of links found from one of my favorite bloggers! Thrifty Northwest mom. Her blog is...
View ArticleJust a Repost ... Dinner Conversation Pieces
Sometimes oldies are goodies ... I was recently inspired by a mother of two boys who told me she used a jar of creative and RANDOM questions every night to have her boys engage in conversation at...
View ArticleHappy Birthday - Cheesecake to you!
Today is my Mom’s Birthday. My best friend, my mentor, and hero. The grandmother of my son, his playmate, care giver, and prayer warrior. I often pray that I can be the mother she has been to my...
View ArticleA Sunny Valentine Day Project ...
Just another beautiful day ... finger painting Valentines for our long distance friends. Just 3 materials needed: Crayola Washable Paints, scissors, and paper! A simple three fold on a piece of...
View ArticleAt The Beach
There is something magical that happens when your toes hit the sand ... I call it "Child Like Adventure". I still feel it as an ALMOST 30 year old. The minute my toes sink into the warmed sand, I begin...
View ArticleValentine Treat
I drooled, I pinned, and I baked! Yes, got to love Pinterest! The ideas are endless. And truly, I mean come on ... what mama wouldn't want to whip this delicious recipe up on Valentines morning? Well...
View ArticleFrugal Foodie Family
Among the countless hours I've spent baking and creating new recipes and ideas - I've never truly sat down and created a budget on food. Do you have a food budget? If so, do you honestly stick with it?...
View ArticleJust a POP! DEAL of the Day!
Today's great deal! A $1/1 Naked Juice coupon available via Facebook. Use this coupon to pick up Naked Juice at Target for only $.49. *** Price may vary on location! Thanks Thrifty and Thriving!
View ArticleHomemade Peanut-Butter Graham Crackers
What do you make with all these amazing ingredients? Well homemade peanut graham crackers of course! When I recently came across this recipe I knew it was a must try! I LOVE graham crackers but most...
View ArticleHe Heard My Cry.
I gave Him brokenness and He has renewed my soul. The riches of His blessings and mercy have continued to pour out over my life and have reached to Candace Rae Photography. I am overwhelmed. As new...
View ArticleJust a Saturday Hello
Happy Saturday. Just a day of sunshine, adventure, and joy.xo,Candace and Zachy
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