Potato pie is one of my favourite comfort foods. It mixes some of my favourite things and I am a carb junkie at heart. Potato pie just makes it a bit more of a fun presentation of mashed potatoes too. This is so great that my sister actually hid a slice of it under her […]
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How Using A Nielson Homescanner Saved Us Money (Thrifty Thursday)
A bit of a different Thrifty Thursday post this week. If you are not familiar with the Nielson Homescan, you are sent a Nielson Homescanner, a little machine where you scan all of your purchases. When I say all – I mean ALL. They want to know if you went to a restaurant, where you […]
Great Samples From SampleSource
SampleSource is one of my favourite sampling programs, it has such a variety from different companies. Here is what I was offered in today’s SampleSource package: Snuggle® Scent Boosters™ Are you looking for an easy, mess-free way to give your laundry a burst of long-lasting freshness? Try new Snuggle® Scent Boosters™! These tiny pacs can […]
Enter To Win $25 Old Navy Gift Card
Old Navy held a great sale this weekend and tank tops were just $2. I wait all year for this sale, depending on the style they are perfect for everything from under sheer shirts for work to gym clothes or pyjamas. Old Navy Clothing Old Navy have something for everyone in the family. They have […]
Why You Should Have A Carbon Monoxide Detector
While most of us have smoke detectors, the same is not true for carbon monoxide detectors. If you live in Ontario, they will be required by law in many buildings after the passing of the Hawkins – Gignac Act last year. Despite the publicity on the law and warnings at the time, people are still […]
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Melitta Pour Over Coffee System Review
As a tea lover, my partner often suffers when he wants coffee. It just is not worth it to make a whole pot and while the frugalista in me would prefer he uses the reusable k-cup he says that it does not allow the water to flow slowly enough to make a great cup of […]
Alternative Uses For Dryer Sheets (Thrifty Thursday)
One my favourite uses for dryer sheets is to put one in the central air vents for that fresh laundry smell all the time, but there are lots of uses for both fresh and used dryer sheets that can save you time and money. Cleaning With Dryer Sheets Dusting: A used dryer sheet will pick up […]
When Bad Habits & Anxiety Collide
I have dealt with anxiety since I was a teenager, I can have issues even getting ready to go out and meet friends. I know it is completely unfounded the majority of the time but it causes me stress, insomnia and encourages my nervous bad habits. We have an important event at work today. I […]