Beautiful Calling

So my Frugal Friday contributions have to do with cleaning supplies. Often we fall prey to the popular misconception that we need to have a cleaner for each task. While some cleaners do work best in performing a specific task, you do not really need as many cleaners as you may think! Vinegar has a [...]

In Cleaning Out my Cleaning Supplies, I mentioned that I had downsized. Here is a breakdown! This is what is currently in my laundry cupboard: Spray n Wash Stick (diaper bag) and Spray (I have only had two things ruined by stains. Both times it was mustard…this takes everything else out!!) Nature Clean box of [...]

Photo by hummingrow  There is something terribly appealing about making your own food; knowing exactly what you’re eating! My husband jumped on this bandwagon first and I (a little unwillingly at times) joined him! Mexican is the theme for the week at URS and here is my contribution: Handmade Corn Tortillas 2 Cups Masa Harina [...]

Several years ago in November, a local grocery store had costumes on for $2 and $3. Not just cheap costumes but good quality fabric costumes. I didn’t have children at the time but I did have nephews. I bought a whole bunch of costumes for them to play with. The other day my sister came [...]

Head to your local Baskin Robbins for a Sweet Deal! April 29th from 5pm to 10pm Thanks mom for the heads up! (click on the image to go to their site!)

Amazing giveaways happening over at 5 Minutes for Mom. April 22 until May 9th there are exciting new prizes. On second thought, don’t go over and enter because that way I will have a better chance at winning the AMAZING prizes like an HP Mini 1000, a digital camera, digital frame, designer purses or gift [...]

A Google search of the word ‘Tune-Up’ revealed the following definition:An Adjustment for Better FunctioningA search for the definition of ‘Adjustment’ revealed the following:A Small Change, A Minor Correction, A ModificationMore on Tune-Up Tuesday here.————————————————————————————————- Photo by AYUMI “Finally, brethren,..if there be any praise, think on these things.” In the beginning of your relationship, you [...]

Do your cleaning supply cupboards look like mine? A disastrous mishmash of half used cleaning supplies for every imaginable occasion? I hope not. My cleaning supplies are all stuffed and unorganized into cupboards around the house – some under the kitchen sink, the bathrooms, the upstairs hall closet, the laundry room and a shelf in [...]

Soapnuts are an economical, environmentally friendly and effective replacement to your laundry soap! I mentioned them in More Green = More Green in honor of earth day! I had never heard of soapnuts until I saw an ad on kijiji for them. It was in the baby section and advertised that they were perfect for [...]

I love aprons. I think that they symbolize my Beautiful Calling quite nicely. They help me to be a better wife, mother and keeper of my home. Brianna did a post a little ways back and talked about the importance of dressing for success. For me, this includes an apron as well. It helps me [...]