If you read my very first blog post, you might remember that I said I don’t exactly love my home. While that’s true — this is not my dream home with a mountain view and no maintenance required 🙂 — thanks to Pinterest I have learned so much about ways to make it a place …
One thing I’ve done in the past to get the grocery budget off to a good start for the year is to do a pantry challenge as a way to make affordable dinners. That’s when you attempt to stay out of the stores as much as possible, using items from the freezer and pantry as …
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A couple of weeks ago I heard someone use the word positivity and thought it was a silly, made-up word. Then I saw it in a couple of places online. Then I heard it used in two very different television shows. I started to kind of like the word and think, “What a fantastic way …
My Buzzword for 2016: Positivity – And Goals to Match Read More »
During the deep, dark days of winter, nothing says “comfort” like a bowl of hot Canadian Cheese Soup. This page contains affiliate links. If you choose to purchase through an affiliate link, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. You can see my disclaimer here. I’ve been making …
Recipe: Canadian Cheese Soup – Winter Comfort Food Read More »
Hello, my name is Julie. I’m sitting here writing my first-ever blog post. I’ll be honest – I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing, so please bear with me! What’s the point of this blog? I know you’re wondering. The title – Filling the Jars: Family, Home, Money, Life – could make you think …