Hobbies & Holidays

I’m frustrated with Facebook, there I said it. I love Facebook for my private life, I love that it allows me to keep up with all of my friends and family members in one place, I love that it serves as my events calendar and phone directory. I do not, […]

Follow This Big Happy

23 Apr, 2013 in Domestic Engineering / Hobbies & Holidays / Kids & Pets / Musings & Ramblings / Reviews by Meg

Every day is worth celebrating but my children’s birthdays are extra special. I used to throw the kids big parties, some of which included professional entertainment or were hosted at local attractions. Last year I decided that we were done with big parties, instead we’d have small family gatherings or […]

Creative Birthday Presents for Kids

3 Feb, 2013 in Hobbies & Holidays / Kids & Pets tagged creative birthday presents / kid birthday / kids birthday / kids present by Meg

Last week was Thanksgiving here in the United States. As we went elsewhere to eat we came home without leftovers. I know what you’re thinking, crazy! A few days after the holiday we were all craving leftovers so we did the next best thing, we cooked our own Thanksgiving feast, […]

Planning for Leftovers

26 Nov, 2012 in Domestic Engineering / Hobbies & Holidays tagged cooking / dinner / food / leftovers / thanksgiving / thanksgiving leftovers by Meg

A good friend of many years & reader, Teri, sent me some pictures of Halloween costumes her children made. These are really cool and creative, check them out! Don’t forget to check out the first installment of DIY Halloween Costumes if you haven’t seen it :)

More DIY Halloween Costumes

18 Oct, 2012 in Hobbies & Holidays / Kids & Pets tagged DIY halloween costumes / no sew by Meg

It’s been a while since we had a Time-Out Thursday post. T.O.T. is all about having fun without spending a fortune. Here are some great ideas to make your fall a little more fun! 1. Host a drive-in movie – Use paper plates and craft supplies to turn an ordinary […]

12 Fun Fall Activities – Time-Out Thursday

4 Oct, 2012 in Hobbies & Holidays / Kids & Pets tagged fall / fall activities / fall crafts by Meg

I am so excited that I had to put the title in all caps! I LOVE sweet potatoes. I make them into fries, curries, vindaloo, and sometimes I just bake them in the microwave for a quick lunch. LOVE. Last April I dug into the bottom of my fridge and […]

Growing Sweet Potatoes in Containers

24 Sep, 2012 in Hobbies & Holidays tagged container gardening / florida gardening / food / growing sweet potatoes in container / plants / vegetarian by Meg

New In June Challenge #2 – Start joggingMy husband came home from work a few weeks ago and announced that he was going to train for a half marathon. My response was “How? You don’t run?” He seemed serious so I figured I’d join him. My husband isn’t one to […]

How to Start a Running Program

2 Jun, 2012 in Hobbies & Holidays by Meg

As the mother of 5 children between preschool and high school I’m the lucky recipient of many, MANY birthday party invitations. Little Johnny’s having a pony party, complete with pony rides. Jane’s mom rented out an ice skating rink, in July. Gio’s mom rented bounce houses, a face painter and […]

Frugal Party Ideas

18 Feb, 2012 in Domestic Engineering / Hobbies & Holidays / Kids & Pets by Meg

The modern, strong Meg stands by the theory that Valentine’s Day was created by the card companies, but the girly girl inside of me really likes the pink and the flowers and the little surprises and the…*ahem*Jason and I have been sweethearts for 16 years and as a young, married […]

Valentine’s Day on a Budget

3 Feb, 2012 in Hobbies & Holidays by Meg

Reading is my favorite way to pass time and escape from reality for a few moments. I’m averaging about two books a week but I don’t go to the library and I don’t buy books. There is no way I could afford to pay for the quantity of books I […]

Enjoy Reading for FREE! – No eReader Required

28 Jan, 2012 in Hobbies & Holidays by Meg

Yesterday I read an article about losing weight on the cheap. I don’t want you to think I’m criticizing it, because I’m not, especially as this “celebrity blogger” makes money from blogging and I do not (what a dream job!) The extent of her advice, however, was to buy a […]

Diet & Exercise On The Cheap (or, no more excuses!)

18 Jan, 2012 in Hobbies & Holidays by Meg

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