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Simple Fall Centerpiece

October 21, 2013 by Aliesha


Confession: I haven’t decorated my home for fall as much as I typically do.  My mantle is still the same as it has been for months!  This year with having a newborn, I just haven’t prioritized decorating.

But I have done a few small things, such as creating this very simple fall centerpiece!  If I can do this with a newborn, a toddler, and a preschooler, you can too!

I just took a rectangular baking dish (but any shallow vessel, such as a basket or tray would work) and filled it with crinkley paper that recently came in a box I ordered (you could also use burlap or fabric).  Then I layered in some sweet little white pumpkins ($.69 each at Trader Joe’s) and some pinecones (free) for added dimension.

I set the centerpiece on a placemat on the dining room table and called it a day!

There are so many different ways you could adapt this, such as using gourds, berries, leaves, or anything else “fallish”!

Happy simple decorating!

Filed Under: decorating, dining room, fall, frugal living

Eating Out on a Budget {Saving Money at Moe’s!}

October 18, 2013 by Aliesha

We don’t eat out a lot, but one of our family’s favorite places to eat out is Moe’s.

Here’s why!

– it’s fast (your food is made to your specifications while you watch)
– it’s kid-friendly (our girls love it)
– it’s healthy-ish (grass-fed beef, antibiotic-free chicken, whole wheat tortillas, in-house made sour cream and salsa, fresh ingredients, etc.)
– they have unlimited chips and salsa (sooo good!)
– our whole family (2 adults and 2 toddlers) can eat there for $8.53 (!)

The burritos are enormous, so Tad and I usually split the Joey Bag of Donuts Chicken Burrito ($6.49)*, and the girls split a Moo Moo Chicken Burrito (a la carte, without the drink and cookie, $1.50).  We all drink water, and with the unlimited tortilla chips and salsa, we are all satisfied!  With tax, our total (for 4!) is just $8.53!

*On a certain day of the week (varies by store), the Joey is only $5.55 and includes a drink!

Moe’s also has a birthday club which sends you (via email) a free burrito on your birthday!  Last year on Tad’s birthday, we ate for under $2 since we just paid for the girls’ meal!

What is your family’s favorite cheap restaurant?


**I was not paid or perked in any way to share this post. We just love eating at Moe’s!

Filed Under: deals, frugal living, saving money

Four Years

October 17, 2013 by Aliesha

Today Tad and I have been married for four years!

In some ways, it really doesn’t feel like our wedding day was that long ago, but we’ve really been through a LOT in the last four years (moving, buying a house, having three babies, changing jobs, dealing with many challenges, celebrating lots of happy occasions, etc.).

It’s neat to look back at God’s faithfulness in our marriage, family, and ministry as we also look ahead to the future knowing that He has good things in store for us!

Filed Under: marriage, milestones, Tad

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