Beautiful Calling

Hey Canadians, Remember I’m an Epicure Consultant? Well, right now they have a HUGE end of season clear-out and the prices are unbeatable! Almost everything from the Spring and Summer Brochure is on sale; some items up to 50% off!! Check out the SALE FLYER. You can order directly online (use Jennifer VanderPloeg as your [...]

Still Burning Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Seems like a good day to talk about Green doesn’t it? Our family isn’t the most eco-family in the city – or even on the block.  We’re just an average family; maybe like you? I want to do my part to care for our environment because it is my [...]

Suggestions for Contacting Companies: In Writing. It’s always best to do it in writing. You are able to think about exactly what you want to say and how to word it. In my case, it comes out much more professional on paper than verbally. Manners. The first part of being minding your manners when writing  [...]

I have discovered a secret! Most companies are interested in ensuring customer satisfaction even after the sale is complete! If you have products that are broken, or need parts, try contacting them! Often they will repair or replace for little or no cost! It is a Finer Thing when companies still stand behind their products! [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

My addition to this week’s Frugal Friday – STOCK! Though making your own stock is old hat to some, it is also a daunting task to others. I’m here to tell those of you who are intimiated by the idea of making it yourself that it really is dead easy and comes in so handy! [...]

Today I want to share with you something that I feel has really helped me to get (somewhat) organized. My GraceWorks Planner! A year+/- ago my E-friend Crystal of BiblicalWomanhood did a few posts on the importance of a planner. It was through her site that I discovered GraceWorks. I was so excited to find [...]

Some Good Reasons to Use Mini Loaf Pans for Desserts: I get 6-10 Mini Loaf Desserts from a Recipe I don’t know about your house but at mine, we can eat a pan of brownies or whatever just because I baked it and it is there. By doing small loaves, we eat one or two [...]

We were at the store the other day and I saw a deal I couldn’t pass up. For some, maybe it wasn’t a great deal but to me it was! I purchased 10 pounds of carrots for $2.99. Now what to do with them?!? We had some with our dinners all week but my dh [...]