The "Live" Christmas Tree     

19 Nov 2009 09:27 AM

I thought that Libby did a great job laying out all of the pros and the cons in the real versus fake Christmas tree debate and how these choices relate to green living. But there was another choice that many people don't know about, and I wanted to talk a little bit about that today in my post.

Tags: choosing a Christmas tree | christmas | holidays

Buying a Used Christmas Tree     

19 Nov 2009 08:23 AM

Believe it or not, you can get a nice Christmas tree when you buy a used one. Most people debate about whether to by a live or an artificial tree. If artificial is your choice, then do consider getting one that has been pre owned. You'll save a lot of money.

Tags: christmas | holiday bargains | save money

Freezing Holiday Food: Potatoes     

19 Nov 2009 07:15 AM

Your freezer can be one of your best friends when it comes to preparing holiday food. You can make and freeze dishes and deserts ahead of time to cut down on the hectic holiday food preparation and cooking. You can also freeze leftovers in order to reduce waste.

Tags: christmas | Food | Freezer Cooking | holidays

Walkable Living

18 Nov 2009 12:03 PM

Just this morning, the neighborhood parents and I had an interesting discussion at the end of my driveway, after the school bus pulled away. Our kids were off in their big yellow bus, which will return to the roadways later this afternoon.

Why You Need to Build a Hedge Around Your Marriage

18 Nov 2009 10:36 AM

If you have read my previous posts about building a hedge around your marriage, then forgive me. I think it is just such an important subject in this day and age that more needs to be said. Our marriages can be made vulnerable by outside influences.

Make Your Frugal Party Look Expensive     

18 Nov 2009 09:53 AM

Did you know that you can spend just a few dollars and make it look as though you spent hundreds on your party? Home made and arranged can look just as good or better than catered. And you don't have to lose the sophistication just because you are saving money and being frugal.

Tags: christmas | entertaining | Food | holidays | party

Creating a Meaningful Christmas on a Budget     

17 Nov 2009 01:05 PM

So many families are struggling right now with the economy and are wondering what to do about Christmas and gifts for the kids. The stores are still screaming about deals, deal and deals. The kids see commercials for the latest hot toys that seem to cost more than my first car ever did.

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Tags: charity | christmas | frugal living

Felling Trees and Catching Earthworms

17 Nov 2009 12:31 PM

Early last evening, my eldest son and I came home from his chess club and found that we couldn't get down the driveway. I parked at the top and saw splayed across our path several trees that my husband had felled.

Getting Flowers on a Budget

17 Nov 2009 08:44 AM

Recently, I was asked to help coordinating the decorating of our church's main hall for the big Christmas festivities. We are going to have a local outreach featuring a live nativity, a bonfire, a Christmas Tree raffle, lots of food, live music programs and more.

Frugal Freezer Breakfast Meals 2

16 Nov 2009 03:22 PM

It is a lot of fun to have a morning, or an afternoon or even a day to create a wealth of freezer breakfast meals that you can have on hand. Buying breakfast outside can get really expensive. Just think about it.