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Love by Actions and Truthfulness

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Inspiration can strike anywhere, and while at church this weekend, a Bible verse really resonated with me. It made me sit up and take note. My mind didn’t wander to the list of chores I needed to do or what to cook for dinner. I was laser focused on what these words could mean to me and how to make sure I implemented them into my daily routine. “Let us

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Weekly Menu Using HEB’s Awesome Deals

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If you are close to an HEB, definitely head on over to take advantage of some great deals from Wednesday, April 25, 2018 to Tuesday, May 1, 2018. You can view the HEB Circular online. One of my favorite things about shopping at HEB (besides all of the cooking demonstrations and samples) is their Meal Deals. They have one this week that offers over $6 in savings! Buy a HEB

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5 Cleaning Hacks – Do they work? Plus TV Segment

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  These are 5 super simple cleaning hacks that you can try today. 1. Kool Aid to Clean Your Dishwasher Lemonade Kool Aid can be used for more than a refreshing beverage. It can also be used as a dishwasher cleaner. The secret ingredient is the citric acid. It works to remove lime and hard water build-up from inside the dishwasher. It can even help get rid of the rust

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The Juggle Is Real!

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How many of you feel like you’re in the middle of a circus, juggling while more is being thrown at you, praying you don’t mess up and send everything crashing down all around? I would raise my hand, but I wouldn’t be able to keep all of my balls in the air! Managing my family members’ schedules is a full-time job. Arranging carpool drop-offs and pick-ups for different schools and

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Ready, Set, Aldi! Weekly Meal Plan

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Aldi is the place to shop this week for some outstanding deals. Just remember to bring your own bags and a quarter for the cart. Check out the Aldi circular online for Wednesday, April 18 – Tuesday, April 24. Monday – Pork Tenderloin ($1.89/lb) in the slow cooker (see recipe below). Save leftover Pork for Thursday’s nachos Tuesday – Turkey Spaghetti (ground turkey $6.99 for 3 lbs, $1.09 Simply Nature Pasta, $1.65

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Crock Pot Beef Taco Soup

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Taco Soup is one of my family’s favorite!  They love the fact that the house smells so yummy and also that they get to use sour cream, cheese, avocado and chips for toppings.  They always got back for seconds, so leftovers are out of the question.  If you want to have lunch for the next day to bring to work, I suggest making much more than you think you need.

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Measure Twice, Cut Once, or Just TAPA

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Measure Twice, Cut Once, or Just TAPA Recently I spent some time volunteering with a dear friend. We were able to catch each other up on our lives and soon started talking about how people approach tasks and projects differently. Some people look to the finish line and just jump in, figuring it out as they go along. My husband is like this to an extent, and he believes me

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Meal Planning and Kroger Shopping

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This week Kroger wins the shopping game! Take the time this week to shop the sales. With prices this low, you will definitely want to stock up on these deals at Kroger! Check our our local ad (make sure you view your area-specific ad, as prices may be different) for April 11-April 17 and their 3 day sale, April 13-15. On sale for 3 days only! April 13 -15 Time to

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DIY Homemade Magic Eraser Recipe

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DIY Homemade Magic Eraser Recipe My fascination with Magic Erasers started when I had kids.  Those kids always seem to make the biggest messes and the sponges never let me down.  But, the sponges seem to disintegrate very quickly when being used.  I found myself buying them weekly at the grocery store.  In my frugal nature, I decided to see how I could save some money on the product that

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Don’t Throw Stones at Barking Dogs and Inspiration from Winston Chruchill

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Have you been binge watching “The Crown” on Netflix? I think it is fabulous and have especially enjoyed Winston Churchill’s character played by John Lithgow. Wisdom, power, and love of country were powerful motivators for him. As a man of many words, famous Churchill quotes are prolific. I came across one the other day that really resonated with me. “You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw

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Menu for the Week – Kroger Shopping

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So many deals, so little time! This weeks meal plan is made from deals found in the Kroger ad. Check the April 4-April 10, 2018 Kroger ad here (Consult your local ad, as prices may vary.). Make sure to use the Kroger app or go to Kroger.com to load your digital coupons onto your Kroger Card to utilize the 4 Days Only Digital Deals that we have used to create

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DIY Shampoo

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DIY Shampoo is an easy and inexpensive way to make sure you know exactly what ingredients are in your hair care products.  These shampoos and “conditioners” are very simple to make and effective to use.  They will not be “creamy” or solid, so I use them in a spray bottle.  They will lather, but the mixture itself will be runny.  My favorite is the Peppermint Shampoo and I even add

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