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I am a 30 year old stay-at-home mom to a sometimes spectatular, sometimes dracula, almost two year old boy. I have a great group of stay-at-home mommy friends that have helped me get through a lot. My family eats and lives well (albeit on a tight budget) and there is joy to every day (albeit not ALL day long). How I got to this point, well I'll give you the short version.

I was a wild child that was moved around a lot throughout my life by my gypsy parents. Eventually, they settled in Virginia where I met my future husband. I moved in with him and we have been together ever since. My soon to be husband and I moved to Florida on a whim from Virginia before we were married and have learned more then a few life lessons along the way. Leaving family and friends behind for a new place where you do not know a soul, was a decision taken too lightly. Hastily we bought a home while the market was still booming and then a month later my husband lost his job.

There was a light at the end of the tunnel. My husband found a job after a year's struggle, we kept our house and started to make a few friends. We were blessed with a baby boy in 2011 that has added more to our life than we could have dreamed. I have two dogs and a cat that can make life with a child a little complicated, but they are part of my life all the same. My days have become a mixture of tantrums (from my son and myself), diapers, playdates and boogers. Through it all I have found a way to stay sane while raising an amazing little fellow along the way.

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Creamy Roasted Garlic Hummus

Hummus is easy to make and healthy as well.

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Medical Bill Mistakes: Are You Paying More Then You Should?

Medical bills can be confusing and burdensome. Taking a few extra moments to review a bill you receive could end up saving you big.

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Essential Pantry Staples, Spices, and a Quick Recipe to Get You Started

Need a list of essentials to get your kitchen started? Novice chef needing to stock up on everyday necessities? Look no further, I have created a pantry list for dummies to keep you well prepared.

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A Few Simple Steps to Keep Your Grocery Bill in Check

If you think sticking to a budget for your groceries can be hard and time consuming, your wrong. A few little changes can make a significant difference and make checking out a little less frightening.

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  Finger Foods

  Baked Jalapeno Poppers with Blue Cheese and Bacon

  2 weeks ago

  Easy, quick and tasty (and a little skinnier too)! These Baked Jalapeno Poppers are perfect for a movie night treat or game day snack.

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  Vegetable Ingredients

  Creamy Roasted Garlic Hummus

  2 weeks ago

  Hummus is easy to make and healthy as well.

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  Insurance

  Medical Bill Mistakes: Are You Paying More Then You Should?

  2 weeks ago

  Medical bills can be confusing and burdensome. Taking a few extra moments to review a bill you receive could end up saving you big.

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  Cooking Ingredients

  Essential Pantry Staples, Spices, and a Quick Recipe to Get You Started

  3 weeks ago

  Need a list of essentials to get your kitchen started? Novice chef needing to stock up on everyday necessities? Look no further, I have created a pantry list for dummies to keep you well prepared.

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  Quick & Easy Recipes

  Easy Roasted Tomato Marinara

  2 weeks ago

  Making marinara can be easy! Try this effortless, yet tasty Roasted Tomato Marinara!

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  Family Budgets

  A Few Simple Steps to Keep Your Grocery Bill in Check

  3 weeks ago

  If you think sticking to a budget for your groceries can be hard and time consuming, your wrong. A few little changes can make a significant difference and make checking out a little less frightening.

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  Snacks & Between-Meal Eating

  Kale Chips, The Snack That Gives Back

  2 weeks ago

  Kale chips offer vitamins as well as a way to fill you up between meals. This recipe is quick, easy and tasty too!

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  Friendship

  Friends Wanted: New Stay-At-Home-Mom Seeks other Stay-At-Home-Moms

  2 weeks ago

  Being a SAHM can be insane on some days but always rewarding. Having other people around who understand how hard it can get is more precious than receiving a diamond ring on your birthday (well almost)!