tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7673941678365669762024-03-13T06:26:05.711-04:00Just me and my frugal kitchenThis is just a way for me to share my crazy thoughts, and feelings dealing with weight, pregnancy/motherhood, exercise, eating right, and all things in between while trying to stay on a budget.....Jacquihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15774689256838388325noreply@blogger.comBlogger1127125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767394167836566976.post-16351188021644523232021-02-04T15:07:00.002-05:002021-02-04T15:07:59.026-05:00World Cancer Day Collaboration <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NCdfb9buS9o/YBxTqSRcqyI/AAAAAAAAhcg/TjbBsibppw4hGI1sZ_FmHNm5lAjUA2MwQCNcBGAsYHQ/s789/Annotation%2B2021-02-04%2B150440.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="789" data-original-width="777" height="395" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NCdfb9buS9o/YBxTqSRcqyI/AAAAAAAAhcg/TjbBsibppw4hGI1sZ_FmHNm5lAjUA2MwQCNcBGAsYHQ/w389-h395/Annotation%2B2021-02-04%2B150440.jpg" width="389" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">According to Globocan, as of 2020, breast cancer is the most common cancer in the world. Let that simmer with you for a second. Survival rates are high when caught early, but catching it early can be tricky if you don't know what you are looking for.⠀</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">⠀</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">At Know Your Lemons Foundation we show you what to look for, how to look for it, and what to do if you find something. Breast cancer may be the most common cancer in the world, but with early detection, it doesn't have to be the most deadly. ⠀</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">⠀</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Early detection and regular mammograms are EVERYTHING when it comes to breast cancer early detection. Know the 12 symptoms of breast cancer and commit to regular screenings and together, we can can increase early detection and save lives.⠀</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">⠀</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Download the Know Your Lemons app today to learn more OR visit our website. www.knowyourlemons.com</span></div><br /><p></p>Jacquihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15774689256838388325noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767394167836566976.post-17291505413661694582019-06-18T13:10:00.003-04:002019-06-18T13:10:47.974-04:00Limitless Learners Contest<div style="color: #464646; line-height: 1.25; max-width: 450px;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When you love learning, there's no limit to what you can achieve! Apply to the Limitless Learners Contest to win money for college, plus a donation for your elementary school or local library.</span></div>
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Jacquihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15774689256838388325noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767394167836566976.post-44745744811749758502019-03-06T12:27:00.000-05:002019-03-06T12:27:14.429-05:00Holiday WorksheetsIt is no secret that I love things holiday themed. I decorate for each and every holiday every year. I also love a good holiday craft or really anything holiday themed. Also as someone who works in education, I love pulling in the theme to anything educational for the kids. We try to make sure some of our activities are educational as well as fun during the holidays. The great people at Education.com have shared this fun tracing activity with me.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I love any sites that provides us additional resources for our kids and educational ones too! Be sure to check them out for lots of fun holiday themed activities. </span></span><br />
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We got a few prices to have all the work done last year, and Hubby was not impressed with the labor costs when he knew he could do the job himself. A few meetings with the township building office last Fall, and in February we were cleared to start building!<br />
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I posted <a href="http://justme-jacqui.blogspot.com/2018/04/basement-renovation.html">here</a> about our large delivery orders and progress, but now the final product!<br />
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Please excuse the mess, the kids moved in as soon as the carpet was installed:)<br />
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We made the space with a few distinctive areas, a TV space back by the stairs, a large open space for toys.....<br />
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I am more them impressed that Hubby completed this all in about 5 months while only doing it on weekends and nights and still working full time, going to all the kids events and games, and not missing any family functions. It was a labor of love and we are so happy with the way it came out.<br />
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<br />Jacquihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15774689256838388325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767394167836566976.post-85974064822546406842018-08-31T09:35:00.002-04:002018-08-31T09:35:28.947-04:00In love with my acupressure matSo I wrote a bit ago about this awesome <a href="https://www.doshamat.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-decoration-line: none;">acupressure mat</a><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.2px;"> that I was lucky enough to get to try. Here is my official flow up and proclamation of love for this amazing </span></span></span><a href="https://www.doshamat.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-decoration-line: none;">acupressure mat</a>. <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"> First of all it took no time what so ever to incorporate this into my daily routine, because you just need to sit or lay on it! I mean how easy is that! The benefits are amazing. I am sleeping better, I feel more relaxed, and I feel like my stress level is way down. There is something about just knowing that you are taking time for yourself that makes you feel better. </span><br />
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Back to school shopping has always been fun, but before my daughter was in Elementary School it was just not the same. I love looking for <a href="https://www.popreal.com/kids-255/">kids fashion clothes </a>. My daughter is all about her "style" lately so we can't just go with what you find in the stores. But seriously how cute are these clothes from Popreal?<br />
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Also don't forget to pick up<a href="https://www.popreal.com/jackets-outerwear-281/"> toddler girl jackets</a> when you are on the Popreal site, I ALWAYS forget coats for my kids! We might try these this year....<br />
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Let me know what you pick up for your little ones!Jacquihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15774689256838388325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767394167836566976.post-27701268261722547292018-07-18T14:02:00.003-04:002018-07-18T14:02:54.245-04:00Have you tried acupressure? Has any one tried acupressure before? I have been a big fan of all things Eastern Medicine wise since acupuncture changed my life a few years ago. My only problem was that it takes weeks to get an appointment with my girl April, I will only go to her, she is the best.<br />
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So I was quite excited when I was contact to try an <a href="https://www.doshamat.com/">acupressure mat</a> by the people at Dosha Mat. They make these great <a href="https://www.doshamat.com/">acupressure mat</a> that come in lavender and teal ( I mean what great colors as well!) Here are some of the benefits of using an <a href="https://www.doshamat.com/">acupressure mat</a> according to the Dosha Mat website<br />
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Studies have shown that acupressure mats can have incredible health effects, including the following:<br />
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1. Reduction of pain and soreness<br />
2. Deep calm and relaxation<br />
3. Reduction of stress and anxiety<br />
4. Improved sleep<br />
5. Weight-loss<br />
6. Increased circulation<br />
7. Rejuvenation of the skin<br />
8. Improved digestion<br />
9. Increased energy levels<br />
10. Reduction of cellulite<br />
11. Alleviates arthritis<br />
12. Alleviates fibromyalgia<br />
13. Aids myofascial pain syndrome<br />
14. Alleviates sciatica pain<br />
15. Faster recovery after workouts<br />
16. Lower cortisol levels<br />
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I was told to start off slow with my new <a href="https://www.doshamat.com/">acupressure mat</a>, because it takes time to get use to using one. So I am starting out easy and using it on the couch, but seriously how pretty is this!<br />
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I will update more in about a week or so once I have had the chance to use it!Jacquihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15774689256838388325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767394167836566976.post-52073828904288095502018-07-13T12:15:00.000-04:002018-07-13T12:15:02.160-04:00Reasons to love Aaptiv<div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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You should check it out <a href="https://aaptiv.sjv.io/c/1248608/431513/7558">here! </a><br />
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<br />Jacquihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15774689256838388325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767394167836566976.post-39820155763020634112018-06-29T12:15:00.000-04:002018-06-29T12:15:00.431-04:00Aaptiv On Sale this SummerI wanted to re-share information about a great workout program I have found. If you are busy like me and joining a gym is just not something that will work in your schedule you need to check out <a href="https://aaptiv.sjv.io/c/1248608/431513/7558">Aaptiv</a><br />
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The app has TONS of workout that are geared towards anything that you might like. There is music and a trainer to help you stay motivated the whole time and really push you to do more. I have really found this to be a great app to help me fitting in those workouts in the summer time. <a href="https://aaptiv.sjv.io/c/1248608/431513/7558">Check it out for free for 30 days</a>, and for the summer they are also running a 30% of sale after that!<br />
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Let me know what you think:)Jacquihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15774689256838388325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767394167836566976.post-6242686417089308872018-06-19T10:32:00.001-04:002018-06-19T10:32:30.719-04:00Philadelphia Soul Phitness ExpoI wanted to take the time to share this fun event with all my local friends<br />
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Tickets also include admission to the Philadelphia Soul's game that night!<br />
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<br />Jacquihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15774689256838388325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767394167836566976.post-59413306895470823172018-05-11T12:15:00.000-04:002018-05-11T12:15:09.034-04:00Seventh Generation Free & Clear Laundry Detergent PodsI love the easy use of laundry pods, but have you noticed the over whelming scents of some of them? We have a huge issue with scents and dyes in our house, so we need to use only Free and Clear detergent products. So when Seventh Generation came out with laundry pods, I was all in to try them.<br />
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Seventh Generation biobased Laundry Packs use quadruple-enzyme power to remove stains and leave your clothes looking as good as new! Plus, the toss-and-wash single-dose pods make laundry day simple and mess-free.<br />
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A clean you can trust! EPA Safer Choice certification means that every ingredient in our laundry packs has been reviewed by the EPA to ensure it meets their stringent human health & environmental criteria. You can relax, knowing that you have made a good choice.<br />
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** I received 2 sample packs to try for free, but all opinions are my own.Jacquihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15774689256838388325noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767394167836566976.post-85921403487274291882018-04-20T12:15:00.000-04:002018-04-20T12:15:26.969-04:00Basement RenovationWhen we bought our house a few years back, we knew it needed a few things done. Mostly all cosmetic changes and nothing too big....well except the basement....<br />
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Yup that was the basement, a giant unfinished space. When we first moved in, we turned the office right off the kitchen into the girls playroom. It was perfect, they were close, but it had doors to close off the mess. It worked, but we always knew we wanted the office back, one day. We decided 2018 would be the year of the basement renovation. It took us a few weeks and a few trips to the Town office, but the plans were all approved and permits issued!<br />
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More to come on this one......Jacquihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15774689256838388325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767394167836566976.post-14719272126927366762018-02-23T12:15:00.000-05:002018-02-23T12:15:10.738-05:00Hello, Hello FreshI was sent a coupon code from a friend to try <a href="https://www.hellofresh.com/?c=JACQROSSE&utm_source=raf-share&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=clipboard">Hello Fresh</a> (PS this link has a discount code too!) and I figured why not. We had been in a little bit of a food rut so why not. I went with the Classic Plan for Two because the meals looked better to us anyway and was excited to pick our first meals.<br />
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First of all, I love that is comes all in a bag together so you just grab it and go. The meals are shown in about 6 steps so they move pretty fast and you are ready to eat in no time.<br />
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Plated and ready to eat (this meal feed Hubby and I dinner and me for lunch the next day)<br />
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She loved being able to help me make dinner and even ate this one as well<br />
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This was my favorite meal the flavors were on point and so fun.<br />
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The kids ate the arugula salad and sweet potatoes with this one (they are not steak fans...yet....)<br />
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Hubby loved the sweet potatoes from this recipe, so easy to do, and it was a nice change of pace for us and the kids.<br />
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<br />Jacquihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15774689256838388325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767394167836566976.post-78290555121626585332018-02-16T12:15:00.000-05:002018-02-16T12:15:04.427-05:00Living Room RenoThis will be the year of projects in our house. We have a HUGE project coming up, but wanted to start with a smaller one, mainly to get a bunch of the stuff out of the basement.<br />
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This post will be very picture heavy, but we decided to put the built in bar in the living room before we did the basement reno to get a bunch of stuff out of the basement.<br />
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Here's goes....we started with prepping the wall, moving an air vent and adding a recess lighting.<br />
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Then it was time to paint<br />
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And put the beverage centers in place (my favorite part!)<br />
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Lower Cabinets in place<br />
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And finally here it is!<br />
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I am so happy with who this came out. On to project #2!Jacquihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15774689256838388325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767394167836566976.post-65019732275217952802018-02-09T12:15:00.000-05:002018-02-09T12:15:00.708-05:00Cutting the CordDoes anyone else feel like changes come in waves around their house? I feel that our house is like that all the time. I feel like things are all status quo or we makes loads of changes, no middle ground at all. When we started renovating our living room (into a bar space, more to come later), the conversation went back to cutting the cord on cable.<br />
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This conversation started last fall, when I did all my research and showed the Hubby how much we could save. He did not really buy into, it so we continued on with cable. Fast forward 3 months and we are running new electrical in the living room and talking about putting the tv on the wall. When this conversation comes up, he says we really should look into cutting the cord, it would save on running more cable lines for this project and the big basement renovation that is on the block next.<br />
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I am sure you can guess my reaction, but trying to be smart and know that I could get my way, I remember the new tv sitting in a box in the basement.<br />
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*** Side note.... there was a brand new smart tv in a box in the basement just waiting for a home. Because on a snowy day in December, when apparently I needed a new car (my lease is not up until March) we got an SUV and a tv because the guy really wanted to sell a car that day.<br />
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So I went down stairs to finally look at this tv and see it is Roku equipped already. We plugged the tv in and set it up in the Living Room with a week trial of <a href="https://refer.sling.com/s/Jacquelyn3">Sling TV.</a> My Hubby was able to still see all his shows and watch Sports, he was sold (finally!!).<br />
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I called the cable company and actually upped our internet speeds and cut the cable off for good and was still saving money.<br />
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So there is a little bit of start up cost with cutting the cord, we are going with the <a href="https://www.roku.com/index#">Roku</a> and <a href="https://refer.sling.com/s/Jacquelyn3">Sling TV</a> route so we needed a few <a href="https://www.roku.com/index#">Roku</a> products to make the switch (1 new tv check!) Our <a href="https://refer.sling.com/s/Jacquelyn3">Sling TV</a> sign up gave us this <a href="https://www.roku.com/products/roku-ultra">Roku Ultra </a>as a bonus<br />
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This went on our main tv in the Family Room, then for the Master Bedroom we went with the cheaper <a href="https://www.roku.com/products/roku-express">Roku Express</a>, because that would do the job fine for that room.<br />
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Finally, I wanted a <a href="https://www.roku.com/products/streaming-stick">Roku Streaming Stick</a> to use for the tv that will go in the basement (currently out of the living room and waiting for walls to go up) that could also be used in the Guest Room. I was happy to see at the same time <a href="https://www.roku.com/products/streaming-stick">this one</a> was on sale!<br />
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<br />Jacquihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15774689256838388325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767394167836566976.post-65400708539632156482018-02-02T12:15:00.000-05:002018-02-02T14:58:50.477-05:00Shaving Tips from Harry's<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">I will be the first to tell you that I actually buy men's razors because I think they work better, and have you noticed they are cheaper! Harry's razors were created after realizing that people are spending too much money and decided to create high-quality razors and sell them directly to the customer straight from their factor in Germany. I wanted to share with you all the great products you can get from them for the man in your life (or maybe yourself!).</span></span><br />
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After seeing all the "<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?rs=ac&len=2&q=family%20command%20center&eq=family%20com&etslf=11857&term_meta[]=family%7Cautocomplete%7Cundefined&term_meta[]=command%7Cautocomplete%7Cundefined&term_meta[]=center%7Cautocomplete%7Cundefined">Family Command Centers</a>" and making my <a href="http://justme-jacqui.blogspot.com/2017/10/chore-charts.html">chore charts</a> for the girls, I knew we needed to do something a little more. So I mapped out my space with painters tape and got to work!<br />
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I knew I wanted to hang the chore charts above a hook for each of the girls to put their bookbags. (Putting them on the bar stools in the kitchen was driving me nuts) So I had Hubby pick up<a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/National-Hardware-Oil-Rubbed-Bronze-Garment-Hook/1000138553"> these</a> at Lowe's and I got plan document frames for the <a href="http://justme-jacqui.blogspot.com/2017/10/chore-charts.html">chore charts</a>.<br />
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I also knew that I wanted to have a "cubby" for each family member to store papers and such to keep them off the counter. Again the paper on the counter = driving me nuts. After TONS of looking, I found <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06ZZD2DRQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1">this</a> on Amazon:<br />
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I loved the shelf at the bottom for the dry erase markers for the <a href="http://justme-jacqui.blogspot.com/2017/10/chore-charts.html">chore charts</a> and there was room for us each to have a folder. Arriving in 2 days (thank you Prime!) and I was all set to go.<br />
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So here is our final product and I am in LOVE! My counters and stools are clear and EVERYONE is using the system (fingers crossed it keeps up!)<br />
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<br />Jacquihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15774689256838388325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767394167836566976.post-52144935083767191062017-12-22T12:15:00.000-05:002017-12-22T12:15:10.969-05:00Old Becomes New AgainWe love projects in our house, and reusing things, and not throwing away things that can be useful. Can you see where this might be going? My mom was selling the house that I grew up in and we had this table in the basement (for years and years)<br />
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My grandfather and his brother hand built the whole thing. It is huge and heavy and been in the family for decades. I did not really have room for it as a table, but I did still need a headboard.<br />
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The amazing hubby cut it down to size, stripped all the old stain off, and used the backing to make legs for it.<br />
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Then he white (well gray) washed it, after we tried a few colors of paint on the pieces that came off. Finally it was time to bring it in the house and here it is!<br />
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So the <a href="https://www.imaginefoods.com/en/">Imagine Foods</a> lines is a big win in our house. What is not to love when the products start with real and organic ingredients! Even better our local Wegmans <a href="https://www.imaginefoods.com/en/store-locator/">carries these product</a>s. That was a side track, back to the products we were sent.<br />
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I always like to have chicken broth on hand and this Super Reds sounded amazing to both Hubby and I. I decided to try the chicken broth first. I browned up some chicken and then added the pablano and queso soup, thinned out with the broth to a pan and simmered for about 7 minutes. While the chicken was simmer I cooked the couscous in the broth as well.<br />
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This was a super quick and easy dinner (I forgot to snap a picture), but both kids loved it (even my little one who claims she does not like chicken if not in nugget form).<br />
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**The <a href="https://www.imaginefoods.com/en/">Imagine Foods</a> products were provided to me free by <a href="https://www.influenster.com/">Influenster</a> to facilitate this review.Jacquihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15774689256838388325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767394167836566976.post-28779300942845196882017-12-08T12:15:00.001-05:002017-12-08T12:15:13.378-05:00Commercial Palm TreesThe generous people at <a href="http://www.commercialpalmtrees.com/">Commercial Palm Trees</a> contacted me right before the holidays to try out some of the great residential products they offer. Talk about having great timing, I was just removing all the annuals from the large pot by the front of our house and trying to figure out what I was going to do with it. (Way to heavy to move anywhere for the winter months). A quick peak around the <a href="http://www.silkplantsdirect.com/">website</a> and I found <a href="http://www.silkplantsdirect.com/home-decor/pine-cone-red-berry-holly-spray-red-brown-pack-of-12-crb-er-065ldxs.html">this </a>(now sold out):<br />
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It comes in a 12 pack so I figured it would be enough to fill my pot. A few weeks later the package arrived, it did not look like a lot in the box..... (I was a little nervous at this point).<br />
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But the product looks great so I took the girls outside to put them in the pot. All finished, and I still have extras too!<br />
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I love how realistic and festive they look, the best part they are made to be outdoors so they are really surviving well, as winter has finally come to visit us. Check out all the things that the <a href="http://www.commercialpalmtrees.com/">Commercial Palm Trees</a> people have to offer.<br />
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***No compensation was received for this post. I received the product to review but all opinions are my own.Jacquihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15774689256838388325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767394167836566976.post-89606767577645559832017-12-01T12:15:00.000-05:002017-12-01T12:15:10.063-05:00Holiday CardsIt's that time of year again! I personally love a good holiday card, and love sending them out. We have a list that just keeps growing over the years and I am sure to update it with new addresses each Fall (Thank you Google Drive for keeping it safe!).<br />
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I think designing Holiday cards is always fun and challenging at the same time. The nice folks at <a href="http://minted.com/">Minted.com</a> shared with me this great article on <a href="https://www.minted.com/lp/christmas-outfits">planning your Christmas card outfits</a>.<br />
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<br />Jacquihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15774689256838388325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767394167836566976.post-70991501146911500702017-10-27T12:15:00.000-04:002017-10-27T12:15:01.541-04:00Chore ChartsWe, and by we I really mean me, decided that we needed to have chore charts at the house. I felt that the girls were not taking on any responsibility and just expected me to do everything for them (can my Mommas out there agree?) So to Pinterest I went, and came up with there:<br />
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For my non-reader:<br />
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I laminated the charts and we are using dry-erase markers on them to check off the chores.<br />
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The idea is they get to check the box each day when they do the activity and on Sunday morning they count the checks and get a quarter for each one. So far we are a few days in and it has been working well. They love helping out and I feel like there is a lot less on my plate.<br />
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Any ideas for more chores to add for a almost 4 and 6 year old?Jacquihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15774689256838388325noreply@blogger.com0