New On The Stack in April

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Mimi

Hey!

April was a great month for adding books to my book stash. This mother lode came from thrifting at shops, garage sales, and a library sale. And the best part … Most of these books were free! I lost count of how many I brought home. Not all months are like this one — this one was pure book bliss.

Here’s a sampling of what I brought home in April.

Sheila @ The Deliberate Reader is a wonderful place to discover books. She offers book reviews almost every day of the week. One of her newest book posts is a link up called New on the Stack. So for all of you book lovers out there, drop by her site and share your stack!

Blessings,

Mimi

“For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.” Romans 15:4 NIV Bible

Two Cost Saving Ideas Too Good Not To Share

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Mimi

icy tree

I waited on snow that never came yesterday. We don’t get that white, elusive stuff often where I live and when its in the forecast, everybody gets real excited about the predicted inch. Bummer! — only very cold rain and a little ice. I was hoping for a little fun in an otherwise yucky, bronchitis-sick week. No need for you to suffer without something good. I’ve got two super-duper-save-you-bucks-easy-as-pie ideas. Both recipes can be very inexpensive if you purchase the supplies at a dollar store.

Homemade Lotion Ingredients:

1 and 1/2 — large bottles of lotion ( I used Vaseline Intensive Care)
1 — large jar of petroleum jelly
Several drops of essential oil (optional)

Put all ingredients in a bowl and use a mixer to whip it together. I use my Kitchenaid stand mixer. The consistency should be like body cream. Put in containers.

This Homemade eyeglass cleaner by Jillee is wonderful. My glasses are sparkly clean.

Homemade Eyeglass Cleaner Ingredients:

1 part isopropyl alcohol
1 part water
1 drop soap

Put all ingredients in a spray bottle. Spray on glasses and clean with a lint free cloth like microfiber.

Blessings,

Mimi

“Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one’s friend springs from his earnest counsel.” Proverbs 27:9 NIV Bible

Autumn Apple Goodness

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Mimi

Hello!

It’s Catie!

Yesterday,to celebrate Veteran’s Day, my family and I decided to go All-American with our dinner. We had hamburgers with chips and dip (though hamburgers are not original to America, they are a staple!) It was all very yummy and Daddy grilled — Bonus! My role did not come in until dessert! (It’s the best part of the meal anyway!)

Keeping with the All-American theme, I was looking for something warm and filled with the flavors of Fall since the temperature outside started dropping. Thus, I turned to the humble apple crumble.

Turning to my favorite go-to cookbook, SkinnyTaste by Gina Homolka, I found the perfect recipe. This dessert turned out to be delicious and healthy!