by Anne Murphy | Sep 21, 2018 | DIY, Father's Day, Gifts, Sewing
I get an idea for a gift and start Googling. When I see the prices on some of these things, I always say “I can make that for cheaper” so usually do. You can really make anything you find to buy online. This post is about how to make your own custom pet...
by Anne Murphy | Dec 4, 2017 | Birthdays, Christmas, DIY, Family, Father's Day, Frugal Living, Gifts, H.O.M.E., Parenting, Shopping, Tips/Hints, Valentine's Day
Finding gifts for men can be hard sometimes but it doesn’t have to be hard or expensive. Here is a budget gift guide for men if you’re struggling for ideas. Fun Gadgets If your man is one of those tech-savvy people who can’t wait to...
by Anne Murphy | Sep 18, 2017 | Baking, Birthdays, Cake, Christmas, Dessert, DIY, Easter, Father's Day, Food, H.O.M.E., Making-Do, Mother's Day, Recipe, Tips/Hints, Valentine's Day, Wedding
Let me start by saying I LOVE TO BAKE and a cake would have to be one of my favourite things to bake but we all lead such busy lives and sometimes a supermarket mud cake (or any ready made cake) can be a lifesaver for some. They’re great to enjoy as is but with...
by Anne Murphy | Mar 17, 2017 | Easter, Father's Day, Mother's Day, Recipe, Sweets, Valentine's Day
There’s nothing quite like homemade fudge for a sweet treat and as much as I love traditional fudge made with sugar, cocoa and boiled on the stove top, this easy microwave chocolate fudge is quick, rich and hits the spot when you’re in a hurry. I...
by Anne Murphy | Sep 11, 2012 | Birthdays, Christmas, DIY, Easter, Family, Father's Day, Frugal Living, Mother's Day, Shopping, Tips/Hints, Valentine's Day
source If you’ve been following along with my THRiVING feature this year, you’ll know that September is “Gift Giving” month. It’s about this time of the year I really have to buckle down with my savings or come up with some resourceful...
by Anne Murphy | Sep 3, 2011 | Father's Day, Parenting
Unfortunately, my husband is working on Father’s Day so no early morning excitment from the kids. No breakfast in bed. No spending the day on the couch watching The Simpsons, motor racing and falling asleep. No special dinners. No fun in the park. Gosh,...