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Looking for the best restaurants in Naples, FL? You’re going to want to eat where the locals eat in Naples. Whether you’re planning a trip to the Paradise Coast or you’re a local who has no clue where to eat, we’ve got you covered with this list of local Naples restaurants that are perfect for…
It is custom for many Christians to give up something of luxury during the 6 weeks period of Lent. I’ve noticed that most people tend to give up their favorite food or drinks. It’s pretty common to give up candy and chocolates. There were a few years in high school and college that I gave up French fries…
It’s rough moving away from an area that celebrates Mardi Gras (I grew up outside Mobile, AL- read more here). Since Naples, FL isn’t known for their Mardi Gras festivities, Tom and I do our best to celebrate at home. I have my bead and mask decorations up, and I always celebrate with at least…
Looking to save money, but don’t know where to start? I’ve got a huge secret for you. Better confidence will help you save money. I know it sounds crazy, but I truly believe that confidence and self worth is the secret to saving money. I know plenty of financial experts will tell you that they only…
If you love freebies or saving money, then there is a lot of love to be found this Valentine’s Day! This holiday doesn’t have to tap your wallet if you take advantage of these amazing deals with this ultimate list of Valentine’s Day Freebies and Deals for 2020. This list is a great way to celebrate…
I’ve finally done it. I’ve managed to convince all three kids to give out the same eco-friendly Valentine’s Day cards to their classmates. It’s almost too good to be true. A few weeks ago I decided that I’d encourage the kids to give candy-free and eco-friendly Valentines this year. We’ve been cutting down on our…
Are you ready for spring? I am! I’m getting ready with this fun herb garden and printable herb companion cheat sheet. Related Post: How to Start a Garden on a Budget Herbs are great for container gardening I recently posted about how I wish I had time to grow my own vegetables. While I don’t…
Life is full of polarizing issues. People are always divided on politics, the right diets, cruises, etc. Eating broccoli stalks is one of these highly polarized issues. People either love to eat broccoli stalks or they can’t stand it. So much so that lots of people either only buy the florets or worse, they throw…
This creamy broccoli stalk and potato soup is so good that you’ll forget it’s healthy for you. Seriously. This recipe not only keeps you from wasting your broccoli stalks, it’s paleo, Whole30, and dairy free. To top it off, this recipe is also easy! Gotta love a recipe that is easy, delicious and healthy. Does…
Did you know that I’m a terrible gift giver? I’d honestly be lost without gift guides. Even though I always have good intentions of being a good gift giver, I almost always fall short. I get so stressed out about finding unique gifts at a good price that I usually end up giving something cliche…
When you’re a frugal living blogger like me, everyone tends to ask you if certain things are “worth the money”. This exact thing happened to me on my way home from Day 1 of Rise x Ft. Myers with Rachel Hollis. I was chatting with a friend on the phone and telling her about my…
It’s always fun to get free things in the mail. That’s why I love websites that send freebies. Months ago I blogged about all the different word of mouth marketing websites you could use to get freebies. As any good researcher would do, I signed up for all of them myself! Find out which ones…