Mexican Beef Strips Awhile back (around the time I learned how to use coupons), I started paying attention to when my local grocery store would mark down the meat that was about to expire. Now, the meat isn't really about to go bad. It's actually just at that time where you either need to cook it or freeze it. The grocery store needs to get rid of it quickly, but you can easily purchase a few packs and just stick them in your freezer until you are ready to use them! I can generally ... continue reading...
Join Craftsy for Crafting Supplies & E-Courses
I don't typically post this kind of stuff here on A Southern Mom! This is normally reserved for my other blog (Learn how to use coupons on Family Friendly Frugality!). This is so cool though. I just love Craftsy! You can join here for free and be sure to sign up for their block of the month club. I'm working through it currently and by the end of the year we should have an awesome quilt! No experience necessary! (thank goodness because I have NO experience with quilting!) Click here to ... continue reading...
Are the Days of Family Friendly Television Over?
Last night, I was laying in bed chatting with my husband when the topic of television came up. I grew up in a family that loved television. Although I watch very little television nowadays in comparison, I still do love a good TV show at the end of the day. I was born in the early 80's, so my fondest childhood television memories involve TGIF. Full House Family Matters Step by Step Boy Meets World Of course we also had: Doogie Howser Who's the Boss? Facts of ... continue reading...
Be Sure to Enter to Win a $100 SpaFinder Gift Card!
Welcome to Spring! Hopefully, wherever you are the sun is shining and the weather is warming up. I was chatting with some blogging friends of mine and we thought it would be great fun to giveaway a SpaFinder gift card in honor of spring! Use this $100 gift card to get a relaxing massage, a pretty pedicure or even a rejuvenating facial at a participating spa or salon near you. Here are the hosting blogs: 20 Something Saver A Southern Mom Family Friendly Frugality Fun Finds ... continue reading...
4 Years of Texas Bluebonnets In Pictures…
One of our favorite yearly traditions is trekking across to the other side of Houston and taking pictures in the bluebonnets! Last year was pretty depressing. Because of the drought, our pictures were less than stellar. There were hardly any bluebonnets at all! This year was great. The kids were a bit older and a bit more into it and I remembered to bring the tripod! Here are some of our previous year bluebonnet pictures: 2008 2009 2010 2011 (the year of the ... continue reading...