Sometimes dinner on a Meatless Monday needs to be really simple. Pancake dinner fits that bill for sure. Our kids would eat pancakes for dinner every night if we let them. They love pancakes so dinner tonight was a hit for sure! We ... haha, that is funny! Brian tends to break … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2012
The Daring Cooks’ April 2012 Challenge – Create Your Own Recipe
With our diet plan for January, February, and March, we haven't had a great opportunity to do our Daring Kitchen Challenges this year. We are very excited to get back in the mix and take up the challenge for the rest of the year. Our April 2012 Daring Cooks hosts were David … [Read more...]
Maggie’s Direct Shopping Spree Event Reminder
Remember our post earlier this week about the Maggie's Direct Pillows? Well the shopping event is still going on ... until tomorrow, April 15th!! Take time to explore Maggie’s Direct and look at their quality linens and bed items to fit in your budget! We want to remind … [Read more...]
Friday Favorite: Strawberry Shortcake Magazine
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...]
Zondervan’s Bloom Collection Bibles
We were recently sent the new collection of Bible bindings from Zondervan's to review. Simply put ... they are beautiful. The Bible Clutch has become one of my favorite Bibles in our house. Little Dude sits with us in church so we end up carrying a lot into the service … [Read more...]
Are you a Party Planning Mommy?
It seems that birthday season is landing on us here. I see a lot of questions from friends about planning birthday parties. Do they do the party at home or at a location that does birthday parties? Do they do the super hero party theme or do they go with the gender neutral theme … [Read more...]
Thursday Thought: Mindless
Some may call it mommy-brain but I just call it a state of mind these days. You know ... you walk into a room and wonder why the heck you are there. You stand there and stare and turn around in a circle and then finally give up having no idea what you intended to do. If you are … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: An Easter Family Picture
Should be simple, right? Let us know where your Wordless Wednesday post is ... Any secret family picture tips to share? After all this time, I think we are doomed but heck, I will take free advice!;) … [Read more...]
Maggie’s Direct Synthetic Pillow – Soft Fill
We recently had the opportunity to review a Maggie's Direct Synthetic Pillow. We went with the Soft Fill version of the pillow because I have this thing for soft fill pillows. About this pillow ... Soft cotton blend fabric Hypoallergenic synthetic fill - lofts and … [Read more...]
Budget Trips to New York
Beth and I went to New York City for a July 4th weekend many years ago. It was just the two of us. We visited Central Park, did a little shopping, and got to see the fireworks over the Hudson Bay. We walked and walked. By the end of the day, we were exhausted, but happy about … [Read more...]
Meatless Monday: Vegetarian Tapas
We are all about keeping our dinners simple, affordable, and tasty. On the other hand, I'm still just a big kid who still likes to play with his food. Sometimes, experimenting with new flavors or new types of food can really negate these factors (especially the tasty part). … [Read more...]
Over the Moon Milks
Description ... Enjoy creamy tasting Over the Moon® fat free milk by the glass, in your cereal, in a latte or in a favorite recipe. Whether you are looking for extra calcium and vitamin D to help support your bone health or 11 grams of satisfying protein, Over the Moon … [Read more...]
Friday Favorite: Grape Nuts
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...]
Thursday Thought: Nature’s Accomplishments
I loved the picture of our willow from last week's Wordless Wednesday post. When Brian found this quote, we knew they were a match. If Nature isn't in a hurry, why are we? Leave us your thoughts on this quote! … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday – Spring Fun in the Backyard
Yesterday, I came home from work and found this in the backyard. (No it wasn't new, it just wasn't set-up when I left at 6am when everyone else in the house was still asleep!) Pop Quiz ... how many kids are in the picture? Leave us your link to let us know where your … [Read more...]