So there we were. The S.H.I.E.L.D. agent and his two trainees. Using the specially designed SuperHero AR app, we were on the search for the Avengers superheroes. We had heard word that they were hiding out at the local Walmart, so we decided to check it out. We found clues on … [Read more...]
A Family Carpet Picnic and Game Night #DipDipHooray
We celebrated the Labor Day holiday weekend with a family carpet picnic and game night! #DipDipHooray Our family evening started with a trip to Walmart. I took Grace after her six year check-up appointment. As her treat for being so good, she had the privilege of picking out … [Read more...]
Del Monte Back To School #SmartSnack
It is back to school time here which means that when Grace gets off the bus, she is hungry. We try to make sure we have healthy snacks on hand instead of her eating whatever she can find when she gets home! We love snacks that have little to no prep since our days are so busy! … [Read more...]
MMA Elite Mission #ShopMMAElite
I love the martial arts. I started Tae Kwon Do when I was 6 years old and wound up getting a black belt. In the late 90's, I started training in what would become known as mixed martial arts. It was a pretty rough time for the sport. The UFC was banned in most states, even on … [Read more...]
Football SNICKERS Brownies #SNICKERSMINIS
For me football season reminds me of my time in college, I am a big VA Tech football fan. Brian on the other hand will watch any football game that is on TV. He doesn't have a favorite team and loves the game for the game ... the closer the score, the bigger the plays, the more … [Read more...]
National Aunt & Uncle Day #TCBYgrocery
Have you looked for TCBY Frozen Yogurt at your grocery store? Check TCBYgrocery.com to find a location near you that you can buy TCBY Frozen Yogurt! Where did we find our TCBY Frozen Yogurt Novelties? We found them at our local Walmart! We were excited to celebrate … [Read more...]
#BagItForward School Supply Shopping
Before I could even think about the list for our kids' back to school shopping, there was a list sitting at the church entrance a few Sundays ago. The list had items that are being requested by GRACE (Greene Alliance of Church and Community Efforts). They do a drive each year to … [Read more...]
Friday Favorites
Friday Favorites is another weekly feature here at Simply Living on a Budget. The whole point of this feature is to share some of my favorite finds. Anything is game. Food. Cleaning supplies. Kid stuff. Garden favorites. Recipes. Anything that I really like and want to randomly … [Read more...]