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Top Five: March 2013 Posts

Hey there, this was posted on April 6, 2013 by Brandy 2 Comments

I think I say it every month but March was a busy month. With Cory's parents taking a two week vacation and Coulter having Spring Break a lot of house cleaning took place. On the blogging home front it looks like things are finally settling in. I am getting into a routine and things seem to be going smoothly. I do love the new posting schedule I have adopted. Most of all I love sharing the new recipes that my family is loving alongside the old family favorites and standbys I have. Without … [Read more...]

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Top Five: February 2013 Posts

Hey there, this was posted on March 8, 2013 by Brandy 3 Comments

Wow February turned into a busy month with the new design getting ready to be installed. I am so glad to have it over though. The design is here with a few last minute tweaks needed, the new blogging schedule is in the works and I can't wait to start sharing with you bits and pieces of my life. Valentine's Day has come and gone and St. Patrick's day and Easter will be here before we know it. Here are your top five favorite posts from February. Luck Of The Irish Crunch is the … [Read more...]

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Top Five: Favorite Posts From January

Hey there, this was posted on February 6, 2013 by Brandy 2 Comments

January has been a busy month at Giveaway Blogdom. With a new schedule slowly being implemented for me as I want to make the move to Farmers Wife Rambles I was worried about how January would go. Here are your favorite posts from January. If you missed them I encourage you to check them out. With Valentine's Day right around the corner the Valentine's Fruit Love Bugs are a healthier (kind of) alternative to a holiday laden with candy. The Delicious Campfire Smore` Cookies have us … [Read more...]

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Top Five: Inexpensive Date Nights

Hey there, this was posted on January 17, 2013 by Brandy Leave a Comment

Date nights can be tough to get around our house. Time is an issue for us but money is another thing. The expense of paying a babysitter, dinner, movie, treats at the movie, and gas to cover the 50 mile road trip all makes date night expensive. Cory and I have had to think outside the box of what "date" night consists of. Below are a couple that we have tried out and had success with. 1. People Watch- Head to the mall (Walmart in our case) and people watch while sharing a drink or … [Read more...]

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Top Five: Five Cleaning Tips in Five Minutes

Hey there, this was posted on January 10, 2013 by Brandy Leave a Comment

Keeping a clean house is tough to do. For just about anyone. I know some are fanatics and find it easy but I STRUGGLE! I hate cleaning my house but love the look of a clean house. I love to be five minutes away from company ready as well. I try to do a five minute cleaning up several times a day. If I can break it into five minute chunks I am more likely to actually get it done. Let's face it anyone with kids knows that your cleaning while they are destroying. Knowing I only … [Read more...]

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Top Five: Activities With Painters Tape

Hey there, this was posted on January 3, 2013 by Brandy Leave a Comment

January in Colorado means COLD. I mean we have been -30! Yes that is 30 degrees below 0. That makes for cranky kids and an even crankier momma as we are cooped up together for days on end. When it comes that time it is time for the painters tape to come out. Yes I said painters tape. It's inexpensive and it won't damage your floors or walls. Painters tape is the perfect tool to always have on hand to bring out door games to the inside. Use the activities with painters tape … [Read more...]

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Tip: 10 Uses For Baking Soda Besides Baking

Hey there, this was posted on October 4, 2012 by Brandy 9 Comments

Who knew that the orange box of baking soda that you can pick up for around one dollar at your local store had so many uses. Talk about a cheap alternative to simple things like stove cleaner and bath water softener. Baking soda isn't just for baking and actually has well over 100 uses that doesn't include putting it into an oven in any way. Below are 10 uses for baking soda that I implement in my own household. This is one item you don't want to run out of because of it's versatility. … [Read more...]

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Top Five: Classic Indoor Games For Kids

Hey there, this was posted on September 28, 2012 by Brandy 4 Comments

When the weather starts to change in Colorado it can go from 80 degrees to snowing in a matter of hours. This morning I woke up to snow. Yes I said snow on the 26th of September. Yet the boys and I went to the park this afternoon with no coats and we were sweating by the time we were done. I would say only in Colorado but I am sure somebody might dispute that woke up to snow in their hometown as well. So what to do when the weather is starting to turn and you won't let the kids … [Read more...]

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Top Five: Uses for Vinegar

Hey there, this was posted on March 20, 2012 by Brandy Leave a Comment

Vinegar like baking soda can be a huge help around the house and it's very FRUGAL! Here are my top five things to do with vinegar. 1. Clean and disinfect garbage disposal by making vinegar ice cubes and then grinding them up in the disposal. Flush with water. 2. Place a small bowl of vinegar on your kitchen counters and let it do the work of removing cooking odors from the air. 3. Keep eggs from cracking when you boil them by adding 2 tablespoons of vinegar to 4 quarts … [Read more...]

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Top Five: Tips To Successfully Living A Frugal Life

Hey there, this was posted on March 13, 2012 by Brandy Leave a Comment

Guest Post by reader Phil Saving money is more important than ever in the current economic climate. Living frugally can mean the difference between having to work day-in and day-out just to make ends meet and being able to live comfortably and relax once in a while. The following tips can help anyone stay within their budget. Brown bag it Packing a lunch to bring to work can significantly cut down weekly expenses. It can also help you eat more healthily as you determine what to eat … [Read more...]

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Top Five: 5 ways to save money

Hey there, this was posted on March 13, 2012 by Brandy Leave a Comment

1. Use coupons This one is perfect because it is so simple but effective! If you search for coupon codes on any product before you purchase then you are saving money in the simplest form and it becomes part of your shopping habits so that you save with every purchase. 2. Buy in bulk When you buy a packaged good, make sure you buy the biggest size available because they often offer much better value than their smaller counterparts. If you are very keen then most supermarkets will display … [Read more...]

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Top Five: Things you should buy used

Hey there, this was posted on March 6, 2012 by Brandy Leave a Comment

While I love a great deal when I can find one I do also firmly believe the thought process behind You Get What You Pay For. Now there are some exceptions to that and below are my top five things that I will let somebody else pay the big bucks for and I will take it "second hand" to take some of the sticker price shock off. Clothes - Clothes are easy to pick up used and with a little bit of patience you can find some steals at your local second hand stores. Finding kids clothes second hand is … [Read more...]

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Top Five: Tools A Women Should Have

Hey there, this was posted on February 29, 2012 by Brandy Leave a Comment

I think every women should have a good set of tools. The Five tools a women should have are listed below . I do believe these tools are necessities to get things done around the house. I put together furniture (kid's beds, shelving, etc). without having to wait for my husband to come home. How many toys take a screwdriver to get to the batteries? … [Read more...]

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Top Five: Moving

Hey there, this was posted on January 31, 2012 by Brandy Leave a Comment

With all the moving taking place recently at Giveaway Blogdom I felt a top five of could be helpful. I have moved before, the usual college back to my parents and repeat 9 times. Never have I moved an entire family and what a difference this was. We had a lot of help from the hired men and my mom who took our children for a few days. We had started packing the old house a little before moving day but not really. In three days we had the old house moved out, into the new one and over … [Read more...]

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Top Five: Kids Shows

Hey there, this was posted on January 26, 2012 by Brandy 3 Comments

These are the current tip five kids shows in our house. We are surrounded by digging machines and farming. Cory and Coulter have their few shows together as well which are number 4 and 5. … [Read more...]

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