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Sticking to a Food Budget…without meals getting boring

In Budget Smart Cook on October 27, 2011 at 4:48 pm

One of the hardest parts of sticking to a food budget is meals can get boring and repetitious…and yes even when you’re not a budget. Here are some ways I’ve found you can add variety without spending more money.

No More Corn…please

The other week I decided to make grilled salmon and brown rice for dinner but just didn’t know what vegetable to cook. I opened the freezer and there sat the corn I’d frozen when I’d bought a whole bag load of the stuff at a local farm stand. Don’t get me wrong I love the stuff but now it was fall I was craving something else but for some reason I couldn’t shake the idea of serving corn with the salmon.  I thought why not make corn fritters. Here’s what I came up with-

1 cup frozen corn

1 tablespoon flour or enough to coat the corn

Generous sprinkling of salt, pepper and yes, a little onion powder too

2 tablespoons chopped dried chives

1 egg, beaten

Oil for cooking the fritters

In a bowl mix the corn, flour, seasoning, chives and then bind them together with the beaten egg. Heat some oil in a frying pan and add about a tablespoon of the corn mixture. Cook for about a minute and then turn over the fritter and cook for another minute or until golden brown.

These turned out really well and disappeared quickly! Main tip here try something different, even with something as plain as corn.

Try A Different Type or Flavor

One way I’ve found to stretch your food budget is to add something with so much flavor a little goes a long way. One such item is cheese. Macaroni and cheese and even a grilled cheese sandwich taste like gourmet fare when you switch to maybe a blue or feta cheese. One thing I love is smoked gouda and I’ve found it’s a good price at my local Walmart store so I’ve been using it for cheese sandwiches and a topping for veggie burgers and they taste completely different now.

Step Out of Your Comfort Zone

There’s no doubt produce is costing more than it did just a year ago so I’ve been more picky about what I buy each week. Sometimes this means stepping outside your regular comfort zone and trying new to you veggies.  For years I’ve avoided buying kale because I bought some once and well, let’s just say it ended up in the garbage bin because it was tough and tasteless. However, the other week it was on sale and looked too good not to give it a second chance. I’m really glad I did because with a little tweaking it turned out to be great. I boiled it first and then saute it in some butter and pepper and salt and now I’ll be buying it again. Leftovers also made a perfect addition to a minestrone soup I made the next day. Yesterday spinach was on sale and I cooked that the same way. So tip here, if it’s on sale it’s the perfect time to bring a new to you vegetable home and see what you can make with it.

Cook It a Different Way

While on the topic of produce I love fall because of acorn squash. It’s one of my favorites and usually I half it and bake it but this year I’ve been slicing it and adding it to pan with some oil and pepper and salt and oven roasting it. I love the change in texture and taste, so tip here, if you cook something one way try  another method.

Switch a Few Ingredients

When I taught cooking classes one thing I always told the students was nothing, even recipes, are set in stone and you have to adapt them to your own taste…and yes, budget too. If you’ve been making a recipe with certain ingredients for what seems like forever, switch a few and see what happens. Sometimes I change spices and herbs in soups, or even vegetables in stews. Best thing is if you find a recipe you’d like to try but it would cost you too much because of a few pricey items think about what you can substitute for them.

Sandwich Makeovers

And yes, even things like sandwiches can be given lots of makeovers, bread types, toasted bread versus plain, mayonnaise with spices added, wraps for things like grilled cheese. Best thing is most of these subtle yet tasty changes are all inexpensive.

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Being a Budget Smart Girl Means Being Prepared

In Blogs by Pat on October 26, 2011 at 6:09 pm

Here is new contributor Pat Nowak’s first blog and it’s all about being financially prepared.

“Make Sure There Is A Happily Ever After – Be Prepared” By Pat Nowak

You wake up one morning and everything is going your way. Your two children are in college and you can now concentrate on saving money for the future and finally consider that condo purchase in Florida.

 In thirty seconds, it is all over. Your husband, the major breadwinner in the family is killed instantly in an auto accident. You find yourself underinsured and going from an upscale life to one where you are going to be barely scraping by. Now what? Where do you turn to for help? This scene plays itself out all overAmericaeach day when thousands of men and women lose their spouses. Many have no plan and worse yet, barely enough backup preparation to help. Yet this is all avoidable if you set up a course of action early in your marriage.

 What is critical for marital bliss?  More than likely love will be mentioned as the most important reason to be together and as essential as love is, financial security can drive a wedge in even the most loving of couples. What can you do to insure that your love withstands the test of financial time?  Begin a lifelong conversation about your financial security.

 As a young married you should begin your life together by planning for the future and at this stage of your life together it is imperative to share information. Both of you must be aware of each other’s financial picture and what measures will be used on a daily basis to insure solvency. This insures marital harmony for asset procurement and a plan of action if something unforeseen happens.

This is the time to investigate money saving strategies for both of you. For example: your younger age will allow you to purchase insurance for a relatively small amount of upfront cash. When children arrive be certain to make a will which assures that your future wishes will be met in case of an accident.

 Most importantly take advantage of any corporate investment offerings such as a company 401 plan and set aside pretax money for future medical and educational needs; these are prospective earning opportunities. 

As middle age approaches, just as your assets are revving up so are the expenses of raising a family. High school and college essentials, larger homes and the need for more of everything leave you breathless in your quest to find more money. This is not the time to forget about paying yourself so talk about what you need to do to stay focused on your money goals.

 Often in this stage of life you forgo the 401 contributions and cash out your insurance policies because you need the influx of extra money just to stay afloat. Unfortunately this is actually the time that insurance policy amounts need to be increased and a stock and savings program established for the long-term. Frequently you don’t take into consideration that a disability or death at this time can doom a family’s finances.

 As married baby boomers approach the dawn of their retirement years they often have neglected to confer about financial updates but this is when it is imperative that all data is shared. Often, one is the financial gatekeeper and a death at this time is devastating.

 A female spouse may have no idea of what assets she has and most likely is ignorant of exactly what retirement funds are available, assuming that her needs will be taken care of. She is astounded to find out that pensions often drop sharply after the death of a spouse and there is inadequate insurance. The money needed for day-to-day expenses has to come from a savings or stock portfolio which may be severely depleted with the recent economy troubles.  What happens next is that just as one is entering the twilight years, they may have little resources and have to depend on adult children for survival?

 Critical conversations must begin when you first consider marriage. Financial upheaval need not happen if you begin your life together with common financial goals in mind. You will discover that those early conversations will guide you to sound financial practices that results in a successful monetary model that works for your family and guarantees a lifetime of marital and family bliss.

 Pat Nowak, Author – The ABC’s of Widowhood http://www.abcsofwidowhood.com/

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Ramblings from a Budget Smart Girl

In The Blog on October 25, 2011 at 4:42 pm

 

 

I’m always looking for different things to make and this recipe hit my e-mail at just the right time. Pringles Ghoulish Brownies

INGREDIENTS:

·         6 ounces baking chocolate, unsweetened

·         3/4 cup unsalted butter or margarine

·         2 cups sugar

·         3 eggs

·         1 tsp. vanilla

·         3/4 cup flour

·         1-6.41 ounce can of Pringles Original or 1-5.71 ounce can of Reduced Fat Pringles Original

·         1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

·         Orange and black frosting (optional)

·         Edible decorations, such as sprinkles and candy corn (optional)

 

DIRECTIONS:

1.       Preheat oven to 350 F

2.       Line 13×9-inch baking pan with foil, and spray foil with cooking spray.

3.       In a glass bowl, microwave chocolate and butter on high for 2 minutes.  Stir until chocolate melts. 

4.       In a stainless steel bowl, mix sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well mixed. 

5.       Pour in butter chocolate mixture and mix well.

6.       Empty Pringles and flour into a food processor, and puree until very fine. 

7.       Empty flour mixture into chocolate mixture and mix well; add nuts to distribute.   

8.       Bake for 30 minutes, and cool.

OPTIONAL DECORATION DIRECTIONS:

1.       Before pouring Pringles into food processer, reserve 3-5 crisps and set aside.

2.       While brownies cool, gently break Pringles crisps in half and decorate with frosting gel.

3.       Top brownies and frosting and place crisp “gravestones” in brownies along with other edible decorations to create a fun and playful graveyard scene.

One Way to Save Money

One way I’ve found to save money and sometimes get free shipping is to shop around Thanksgiving time, especially on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. In fact, I was thinking just the other day if you can hold off on making a purchase until then even if it’s for small items like cosmetics or books, buying at the end of November rather than at the beginning can give your budget a big boost.

Interesting Things on the Web this week-

Beware of sneaky price increases at your local supermarket-

http://financiallyfit.yahoo.com/finance/article-113688-11401-3-supermarkets-may-sneak-in-price-increases?hp=true?ywaad=ad0035&nc

Cold weather’s on its way and if you love hot chocolate here are some tips for making your own-

http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/food/the-perfect-hot-chocolate-2590715/#photoViewer=1

I use vinegar for cleaning and here are some other ideas for using this very inexpensive item-

http://shine.yahoo.com/event/green/20-unusual-uses-for-vinegar-2588664

Later this week some make-up tips from Dale, Pat’s first blog post, and some ideas about getting out of the food doldrums from me…and a recipe too.

Have a good week.

Fall Wardrobe Makeover by Dale Steliga

In Uncategorized on October 21, 2011 at 1:39 pm

Here is Dale’s first post for us. Her ideas have inspired me to give my closet a makeover on the first rainy…snowy weekend. Be sure to check out her Web site at http://www.savvyspice.net/

Hello, I’m so excited to be a new contributor for fashion and makeup posts here on Budget Smart Girl. I’m a huge fan of this site because I love shopping, but it’s a total budget buzz kill to open my credit card statements and see I spent $200 more than I should have on clothes. Throughout the years, I’ve practiced finding the highest quality clothes and accessories for the best prices I can find. I can shop for anyone on any budget.

Before I introduce my first post, I need to ask you a personal question. Take a deep breath and answer honestly. Are you in need of a closet detox? I’m asking because I opened my closet door a few nights ago and was knee deep in a stack of heels, boots and sandals crying out for a shoe caddy.

Here’s how you know if it’s time for a little closet re-organization or a major overhaul:

1. Do you go to your closet most mornings and say to yourself “I don’t have anything to wear?”

We can fix that.

 2. Do you have clothes hanging, folded, stacked or stuffed in a drawer that you haven’t worn in over a year?

Let’s toss those, donate them or bag them up for your sister.

3. Do you have dust bunnies the size of golf balls gathered on your closet floor?

If yes, don’t worry! It’s nowhere near “Hoarders” status, but it’s time for a deep clean.

 Every season, it’s a good idea to evaluate your wardrobe and toss, donate or sell your old clothes that are out of style or unworn. Keep family heirlooms or anything so expensive you can’t bear losing. Or if you just know it’s going to be in style soon, save it.

 Here are my three fall basics any woman can use as her go –to outfit. It’s simple, chic and appropriate for almost any occasion.

 1.     Perfect Jeans.

Denim is personal and thankfully there are so many styles that are affordable and trendy now, your main goal is to make sure they’re flattering and fit “just right.” You’ll know they are your perfect jeans if you want to wear them every day. Wide leg, high-waisted, skinny jeans or the classic boot cut are all “in style” right now. A darker wash is generally better for fall and winter and my favorite dark wash stretchy skinny jeans are actually from Forever21 for less than $13. Skinnies get a bad rep and I often hear women saying, “I can’t wear those,” but it’s just not true. If it’s good quality denim and sits just right on the hips, they have a slimming effect with a flowy top. Don’t knock ‘em til you ‘rock em under a pair of your favorite fall boots with a cozy cable knit sweater.

 2.     Classic fitted blazer.

Or go with this season’s trend, a tuxedo style women’s blazer. You can choose navy, black or even a deep burgundy or ivory for fall. Blazers can be worn with a dress, skirt or and it’s chic with a simple top layered under while you’re wearing your “perfect jeans.”

 3.     A basic black pump.

I recommend closed toe for fall unless you’re wearing tights, but it doesn’t matter if it’s a 1” kitten heel or a 4” platforms. Not into heels? That’s okay too. Almost every day walking around San Francisco, you’ll find me in flats. There are so many amazing flats to spice up your everyday look. If you’re feeling more daring, go with a python pattern or a pair of leopard flats.

 I hope this was helpful and don’t worry if you tackle your closet this weekend, wardrobe withdrawals don’t last long.

 

Budget Smart Halloween Fun

In Budget Smart Girl's Guide on October 20, 2011 at 3:29 pm

Halloween always seems to kick off the season of eating too much and if you’re not careful spending too much money as well. Just the other day I read that the average person spends at least $21 on candy at Halloween. Not sure if that’s the amount they hand out or eat themselves! Here are some ideas you can use to stay on budget and still have some fun on October 31st.

Free Decorations

Don’t know about where you live but I’ve been cleaning fallen twigs and leaves every weekend for the last month or so. Some twigs and small branches are just perfect for that spooky table decoration. You can even hang decorations from them for a more sinister look and the best thing is it’s free. Another plus, children love to decorate them and add their own creative twists.

Buy in Bulk

You know I love shopping the bulk bin section and Halloween is no exception. I’ve seen wrapped candy, like mini pumpkins and ghosts that can easily be put into small bags, tied with black or orange wool and handed out or even used as gifts if you’re throwing a party. Same goes for baking items if you’re throwing a Halloween dinner bash.

Sales Are Everywhere

If there’s one good thing about these gloomy econcomic times, it’s more items on sale this year. I’m taking a bet that leaving your shopping to the weekend before Halloween is going to net you some bargains. I”m not one for waiting to the last minute to buy things but sometimes it can save you money.

Stock Up for Later

One thing I always do around any holiday is buy sale items after the event and keep them for the next holiday. Yesterday I bought a few bags of chocolates and they’ll be used at Christmas for baking and desserts.

Costumes

If your on a tight budget this year sometimes you can find a costume in your own closet or check out some of the thrift and consignment stores. I have seen children’s Halloween costumes at my local consignment store and even adults can probably find something creative to pull together.

Target

And thank you to the folks at Target who kindly send along news of some items that they’re offering…they all look so good and won’t break the budget. And yes, they even included a recipe for us to try.

Spooky Cider Mix is $3.99

Potion Punch is $7.99

Creepy Creature Cupcake Kit (and also there’s a Ghost and Ghoul’s Brownie Kit) both of which are $6.99 each

 

Archer Farms Monster Mix ($2.99)  

Monster Trail Mix Bars (Makes 36 Servings)

12 (5×2 ½-inch) graham crackers

¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) butter

¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar

3 cups miniature marshmallows

1 bag (16 oz.) Archer Farms Monster Trail Mix (about 3 cups)

1. Heat oven to 350°F.  Line 15x10x1-inch jelly-roll pan with aluminum foil leaving a 1-inch overhang on ends; spray foil with cooking spray.  Place graham crackers onto foil with sides touching.

2. Melt butter and brown sugar in medium saucepan on MEDIUM heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and mixture comes to a boil, about 5 minutes.  Pour evenly over crackers. 

3. Bake 5 to 6 minutes or until bubbly overall.

4. Remove pan from oven; sprinkle with marshmallows and trail mix.  Continue baking until marshmallows begin to soften, about 2 to 3 minutes.  Cool completely.  Lift from pan using foil.  Cut into bars.

Have a safe and happy Halloween

Ramblings From a Budget Smart Girl

In The Blog on October 18, 2011 at 2:31 pm

Days are getting shorter and maybe that’s the reason I always seem to have lots of things to do this time of the year. Despite being busy I’ve taken advantage of  harvesting some goodies from the yard such as herbs. This year the lavender did really well so I’ve been drying it.

 Once ready I’ll put inside pot holders, oven mitts etc. for a wonderful aroma when something hot is placed near it. I’m thinking these might make some great additions to the closet too and nice inexpensive Christmas gifts as well.

Fall and early winter always means more time for reading. One trick I’ve learned if you borrow books from the library is to opt for large print editons if there’s a waiting list. Yes, there’s still a list but sometimes only 50 people ahead of you instead of 400. Obviously some people don’t want to be seen reading a large print book!

Halloween’s around the corner and I’ll have tips on how to save some money this year. Also, Dale will be offering her first blog of make up tips for us.

Some items of interest this week-

I love tea and Tetley Tea has a new promotion. A $25 gift card for Barnes and Noble inside some boxes-

http://tetleyusa.com/

And on the subject of tea, interesting article about uses besides drinking it-

http://shine.yahoo.com/event/green/15-new-uses-for-tea-2580093/

Eggs are cheap and these recipes look great-

http://uk.lifestyle.yahoo.com/photos/10-best-egg-recipes-1318506156-slideshow/

Family Dinners for $1 a person

http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/food/family-dinners-for-1-per-person-2579641/#photoViewer=1

Have a good week.

Decorating Your Home for Halloween with Flowers By Angie Zimmerman

In Budget Smart Girl's Guide on October 14, 2011 at 1:41 pm

If you’re thinking about decorating your house this Halloween, Angie Zimmerman, aka The Flower Diva shares with us these easy tips. She’ll also be back next month to offer tips on decorating for Thanksgiving.

The crispness is in the air and the nights are coming earlier and earlier, a sure sign that the fall season is near.  One of the most celebrated holidays in fall, besides Thanksgiving, is Halloween.  Halloween, while geared towards kids is really everybody’s holiday, especially if you love to get disguised and trick your friends and family with your identity.

It’s also a fun time to decorate your home.  I am a florist, who started out as a craft enthusiast.  So I like to decorate my home with floral related products, both fresh and artificial.

I recently was making a how to video on flower arranging and because of the crispness in the air, decided to take my design on a fall themed excursion.  This is a very simple design, and while it does give you fall floral décor, it is not overwhelming to make or look at.

I started out with an 8” diameter bubble bowl and two smaller 4” diameter bubble bowls.  You can purchase these at your local craft store or the craft section of a discount retail store.  I happened to have some white Asiatic lilies I was trying to use, but you could use yellow or orange lilies as well in fresh or silk.  I purchased some preserved oak leaves that have been tinted yellow and orange and I also purchased some orange and yellow floral foam squares.  The colored floral foam squares may be hard for you to find, but you could substitute with aqua beads in orange and yellow or gem stones in orange and yellow, also available from your local craft or discount retail stores.  You can buy the tinted, preserved oak leaves from your local craft or floral supply stores.

I filled the larger bubble bowl with orange floral foam squares and the smaller bubble bowls with yellow floral foam squares.  I then took my preserved oak leaves and added them to the vases. Then I went back and added in my lilies filling in the spaces in between the oak leaves.

I have a table runner with a fall themed on it, orange pumpkins and green, rust and yellow oak leaves and placed that in the center of my dining room table and then placed the bubble bowls on top of the runner….I had an instant fall themed dining room.

 

I actually made a video for my television show where you can watch me make this fall themed tablescape step by step.  Assuming you don’t live in my immediate geographic area where my television show is broadcast, you can also watch the video on my internet site, http://flowerarranging101.tv.

I also love decorating with Manzanita branches for all things from wedding centerpieces to dinner party tablescapes to, you guessed it, Halloween themed centerpieces.  Manzanita grows wild in this part of the country, so I have access to it year round.  I know that is not true for everyone, but use your imagination and find some branches that are local to you and follow the same ideas I present here for Manzanita branches.

Again, you can use both fresh and artificial florals and accents.  I like to hang Halloween themed ornaments from my branches and if I am entertaining, I may add some fresh flowers as well.  Visit your local craft or discount retail store and pick up little witches hats, pumpkins, scarecrows, monsters, witches, spiders, spider webs and maybe even some orange, black and purple ribbons.  If the items you pick up don’t already have a way to hang them from your branches, make your own hooks using ribbons, fishing line (filament) or even Christmas tree hooks.  Space out the décor on your branches, add some ribbons or colored wire if needed to bring out a specific color you want to spotlight.  If you have kids, plan a day for the kids to make the items you will hang from your branches.  For example, you can take an artificial carnation, turn it upside down and glue a witches hat to the bottom of it.  It will look like a hat sitting on top of a colored face.  Use different colored carnations and different colored hats to end up with a variety of similarly themed ornaments for your branches.  All the craft stores have the makings for this kind of kid’s project.

I don’t have kids or animals that could knock down a big, beautiful vase, so I like to display my branches in a tall (24-30”) clear cylinder vase.  If you don’t want to put your branches in a vase, they can be used in a floral container like a basket , tin or ceramic container using either Styrofoam, plaster of paris or cement.  Cement will be very heavy and for the most part permanent, so keep that in mind when you are deciding which method to use.  If you wanted to place your tree outside, like on your front porch, the cement would be a great idea.

If I am attaching fresh flowers to my branches I normally use decorative wire.  If I want my flowers to last a while, I will use water picks so the flowers have a water source.  Another fun addition to the branches are hanging votives.

The natural color of Manzanita is a dark cherry brown, but it is also sold sandblasted to a blond color and you can spray paint it any color you can want.  You can buy Manzanita from various suppliers on the internet if you don’t have access to it and you really want nothing buy Manzanita.  If you cut it yourself, it typically will have small green leaves attached and sometimes small berries as well.  Depending upon my mood, I will leave the leaves in tact or remove them.  If you choose to remove them, it is best to let them dry out a bit before trying to strip them off.  I recommend wearing garden gloves to strip the foliage.  In time, the leaves will become so brittle, even if you wanted to keep them on, they will begin to fall off.

 

For more information about Angie, visit her website at http://flowerarranging101.tv 

Meet New Fashion and Make-Up Contributor Dale Janee Steliga

In Dale's Blogs on October 13, 2011 at 5:29 pm

I’d like to introduce you to another new contributor to Budget Smart Girl, Dale, who will blog every third week of the month to offer budget tips on both fashion and make-up.

Dale Janeé Steliga is an image consutant and fashion stylist in San Francisco with a popular blog called www. SavvySpice.net While helping people look and feel more like they desire, she also writes and produces her own radio segment called the “Fashion Savvy Trend Report” on 94.5 KWINE airing multiple times daily north of San Francisco . She is a featured guest on “Motivational Happy Hour” hosted by Jennifer Westby in Washington discussing her blog, fashion advice and makeup tips. Dale Janeé also writes a fashion column for the Ukiah Daily Journal in Ukiah, CA . Additionally, she creates flawless finishes as a makeup artist for bridal parties, gals going to prom, Vegas nights out and high school reunion mini-makeovers. She holds a BA in Journalism with a focus in Public Relations and a minor in psychology from California State University, Chico .

October Savings From Georgine Saves

In Georgine Saves Blogs on October 12, 2011 at 4:17 pm

In general, October isn’t the biggest sales season of the year, but there are plenty of deals you can take advantage of if you’re a savvy shopper. This month’s sales will be filled with leftover summer items and tons of Halloween goodies.

Always remember a sale item can return to full price, so take advantage of sales quickly. Clearance is the lowest price a product will drop down to, and many times cannot be returned.

Grills, which can be used outdoors all year long, are an item to snag at sale prices because they will give you many years of use. Will you really know the difference between this year’s model and next year’s? A good way to tell if you are getting a good quality stainless steel grill is to bring a magnet with you. If the magnet sticks, it’s a lower quality.

Auto supplies and car care items will be on sale. This can be anything and everything from car washes and polishes all the way to GPS navigators! An offer for Tom Tom XL 340 (refurbished) is reduced to $79 when you use code XL340SPromo at checkout during October.

Early winter coats, hats, and scarves sales will be frequent. Try to combine printable coupons or online coupon codes for extra savings.

Lawnmowers will be less in demand during autumn months, which will drive prices down.

Toys will be on sale. Sometimes the best deals are now, as is supply since the holiday shopping rush hasn’t begun. If you can start your holiday shopping early you’ll really save, plus you’ll have one less thing to do as the days get hectic.

From Halloween (10/31) on, start looking for drastic reductions on candy, décor, party supplies, costumes, and more. If you wait until the last minute you may even get good deals on treats. But at the very least, take advantage of sales on as many non-perishable bargains since they’ll still be good next year. You’ll be happy you did next Halloween when you start to decorate! And remember, party goods don’t have a year on them! They can be used for years to come.

Once October ends, the kick- off to the holiday shopping season begins! Stay tuned for tips and tricks to make sure you get the most bang for your buck this year!

For more information and news on deals visit www.georginesaves.com

Ramblings From A Budget Smart Girl

In The Blog on October 11, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Short on time this week so just a quick blog post to let you know what’s coming up on the site this week. Our first post from deal expert Georgine and some tips on floral decorations for the Halloween season from a floral expert. And I’ll be introducing you to another contributor who will cover make up and fashion.

I’ll be starting my book tour next week but hope to squeeze in some time to post at least one if not two articles on the site.

Have a good week.

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