Just hangin' with the ladies of early American History! Where is your elf hiding today? We are going to try to continue posting daily pictures featuring Kingston’s whereabouts so watch for them through Christmas! Have an idea where Kingston should … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2011
Friday Favorites: Tonka Mighty Dump Truck
Yes, I am sticking with a toy theme as it is December and we have some toys that are seriously loved at our house! Friday Favorites is another almost weekly feature here at Simply Budgeted. The whole point of this feature is to share some of our favorite finds. Anything is … [Read more...]
T-Mobile’s Home For The Holidays Surprise
I am sure by now you know the T-Mobile spokesperson, Carley, from all of the commercials or their Facebook page. But have you seen the TV show Mobbed? It is a reality TV show about flash mobs that are put together for people to do something. Seeing that I love point-less reality … [Read more...]
Hodgson Mill Giveaway
We are excited to giveaway a $25 Hodgson Mill gift certificate to their online store! We were asked to participate in the Have a Grain Holiday’ Recipe Contest that is happening right now. Our yummy, flour-ly creation was just posted ... check out the Glazed Banana Bread … [Read more...]
Gold Teflon Skillet
We were sent a 10” skillet with Gold Teflon® nonstick coating. It is a special edition that was created in celebration of DuPont’s 50th Anniversary! This is perfect for the holidays as well, because nothing says celebration more than cooking with a little sparkle! I had the … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf: Day 2
Today, Kingston decided to hide in the curtains. Grace was so cute. She called me down to her at about 6:15 this morning so that she could point and whisper that Kingston was up there. As Matthew started looking around, Grace pointed and helped him out. His face just lit up … [Read more...]
Cash Carnival Giveaway
This is a different kind of giveaway so be sure to read the details! First off, you don’t leave comments for your entries. Just use the Rafflecopter form! Details … PRIZE: $120 Paypal or Amazon Gift Card! There are one winner to this giveaway to win $120 Paypal or Amazon … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf: Welcome Kingston!
We are blessed to have an elf join our family this year! Thanks to my sister, Amy, for asking Santa to give us one this year! Our elf came to us last night and landed on the TV cabinet to introduce himself to our family and get his name. After much debate and some really … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Reason for the Season
The kids have a nativity set that they love to play with and throw the pieces around the living room. We try to accept this as this the ONE of many nativity sets we have they can touch and play with and not harm. The other day, they decided to set it all up instead of pieces … [Read more...]
California Wine Club–Month 3
Details … Since 1990, club owners Bruce and Pam Boring have traveled California’s wine country searching for limited-production wines from small, family-owned wineries dedicated to the art of making fine wine. Whether for yourself or a gift, CWC membership is an adventure in … [Read more...]
Meatless Monday: Slow Cooker Vegetarian Garden Chili
It's getting on wintertime and, here in Virginia, it's starting to get cold. As such, soup and chili are going to start being staples around our house. What better way to cook these comforting meals than using that slow cooking crockpot? Hook it up in the morning and you're … [Read more...]
December 2011 Monthly Meal Plan
Our Monthly Meal Plan has kind of become a staple of our budgeting process. Rather than planning for meals from week to week, we put in a little extra time and effort and knock it out right away. It takes a little discipline, but sticking to the plan can keep costs down and … [Read more...]
Friday Favorite: Sil-pin Bakers Rolling Pin
Friday Favorites is another almost weekly feature here at Simply Budgeted. The whole point of this feature is to share some of our favorite finds. Anything is game. Food. Cleaning supplies. Kid stuff. Garden favorites. Recipes. Anything that I really like and want to randomly … [Read more...]
Spread the Joy Giveaway
It's December and myself and nine other bloggers thought it would be nice to spread a little joy this holiday season! How about a chance to win $200 cash? All you have to do to enter is complete the mandatory entries on Rafflecopter form below. Complete the bonus entries for even … [Read more...]