tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134578Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:29 +0000lifefreebiessave moneytipsholidaysparentingchildrencookingorganizationcleaninghelping moms at homekids activitiesgreat sitesmom timeprintablesrecipesFood Lovin Fridaysfamily funget organizedmomorganizeweight lossback to schoolWeight Watchersproduct reviewhome maintenancestressMommytime MondayThrifty ThursdayTidy Tuesdayexercisecraftsfunnyreviewsbe preparedIt Really Worksbudgetgoal settingpetscouponsgardentoysWild Card Wednesdaybudgetingdiyjournalingsave timemake moneysensory issuesGardeningschoolvacationwahmAmerican Girl DollpreparednessgraphicsHelping Moms Save Time, Save Money and Save Their Sanity!http://kimshavatt.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger466125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134578.post-5872051143391331371Mon, 04 Jan 2021 14:30:00 +00002021-01-04T09:30:07.050-05:00Good morning!With all the COVID-19 lockdowns and limitations this past year I decided to focus on trying new things. Yes it's a little harder under the given circumstances, but it is do-able.  Here's a few things I tried in 2020. I tried a dragon fruit, shwarma (a lamb dish), and gnocchi's. I also cooked on the grill completely by myself for the first time, gave a couple's car a jumpstart, http://kimshavatt.blogspot.com/2021/01/new-things-to-try-in-2021-printable.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134578.post-3981164673094118851Fri, 01 Jan 2021 14:30:00 +00002021-01-01T17:52:51.984-05:00freebiesprintablesHappy New Year Everyone! I wanted to share a free printable with you. This has been updated for 2021, so you can reach your goals and live your best life. Whether your goal is to exercise more, read your Bible everyday or take a photo each day this can help. Simply color in the circle when you complete your task for that day and keep the momentum going. If you miss a day or two - don't give http://kimshavatt.blogspot.com/2021/01/happy-new-year-2021.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134578.post-4877347800908851659Thu, 27 Sep 2018 23:30:00 +00002018-09-27T19:55:32.434-04:00freebiesprintablesHi everyone! I wanted to share another free printable for you. This has been updated for 2018, so people can reach their goals and have a better life. Whether your goal is to take a photo everyday, exercise everyday, or you want to remember to read your Bible everyday. Simply color in the circle when you complete your task for that day and keep the momentum going. If you miss a day or two - http://kimshavatt.blogspot.com/2018/09/2018-habit-tracker-printable.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134578.post-7453672131540944714Fri, 27 Jan 2017 21:12:00 +00002018-09-12T17:33:03.799-04:00freebiesHappy Friday everyone! Hopefully your new year is going well. This week I want to share some really awesome stuff I've found recently. Have a great weekend and enjoy the freebies! e-Books 47 Little Love Boosters For a Happy Marriage: Connect and Instantly Deepen Your Bond No Matter How Busy You Are (Amazingly Simple Little Things Successful Couples Do Series - Book 1) The Working Chicken: http://kimshavatt.blogspot.com/2017/01/freebies-on-friday-january-27-2017.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134578.post-453132395902645992Mon, 09 Jan 2017 14:00:00 +00002017-01-09T09:00:10.695-05:00freebiesgoal settingprintablesHope everyone is having a Happy New Year so far! I wanted to start the year off with a free printable for you. This has been updated for 2017, so people can reach their goals and have a better life. Whether your goal is to take a photo everyday, exercise everyday, or you want to remember to read your Bible everyday. Simply color in the circle when you complete your task for that day and keep http://kimshavatt.blogspot.com/2017/01/2017-habit-tracker-printable.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134578.post-8096883599572537630Mon, 22 Aug 2016 13:43:00 +00002016-08-22T09:51:36.391-04:00product reviewJust wanted to share something that my family uses quite often and loves. It's a Pack-It Freezable Bag. Last year we were looking for something to take to Disney to keep our water bottles in. We were going in the middle of July and knew water would be really pricey. I saw this little bag at my local WalMart and loved it. It's small enough to fit in a backpack, still keep our drinks http://kimshavatt.blogspot.com/2016/08/pack-it-freezable-lunch-bag-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134578.post-6076470096711180839Sat, 06 Aug 2016 01:50:00 +00002018-09-12T17:40:01.379-04:00freebies Happy Friday everyone! Have a great weekend and enjoy the freebies! e-Books The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook Presents: 10 Summertime Treats (Unofficial Cookbook) Psychology: Magnetic Personality: Become Instantly Likeable, Captivate Anyone In Seconds And Always Know What To Say (BOOK 2) Camping and Cooking Beyond S'mores: Outdoors Cooking Guide and Cookbook for Beginner Campers (http://kimshavatt.blogspot.com/2016/08/freebies-on-friday-august-5-2016.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134578.post-5696911272230545868Tue, 02 Aug 2016 19:40:00 +00002018-09-12T17:44:04.979-04:00back to schoolfreebiesprintablesschoolI have 3 kids in school this coming year (7th, 9th and 11th grade). Let me just tell you that they have used A LOT of binders over the years. Here's a quick tip, check your local thrift stores year round and pick up any binders in good condition. Shopping at your local office supply store gets real pricey when you need to buy multiple 2-3" binders. When shopping in your local second hand/thrifthttp://kimshavatt.blogspot.com/2016/08/printable-binder-covers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134578.post-8051621933774105908Sat, 30 Jul 2016 20:53:00 +00002018-09-12T17:45:51.569-04:00freebies Happy Saturday everyone! Sorry this is a day late. I've lost power at my home and spent most of the day yesterday without power (internet included). Luckily, we have a back up generator to run our home when the power goes out. Hopefully our power will be fully restored soon and I'll be able to get back to my normal routine. Have a great weekend and enjoy the freebies! e-Books Survival Firsthttp://kimshavatt.blogspot.com/2016/07/freebies-on-friday-july-29-2016.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134578.post-3261702360598866564Fri, 22 Jul 2016 14:14:00 +00002018-09-12T17:47:13.148-04:00freebies Happy Friday everyone! I hope you enjoy the freebies I've found for your this week. Have a great weekend and enjoy the freebies! e-Books Preparedness Gardening: How to Grow Real Sustenance and Naturally Build Soil Fertility in Troubled Times Alphabet Smash: Your Child's 26 Week Alphabet Adventure Sewing: Sewing for Beginners - Master the Art of Sewing + 2 Bonus BOOKS (how to sew for http://kimshavatt.blogspot.com/2016/07/freebies-on-friday-july-22-2016.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134578.post-6663441303811525255Tue, 19 Jul 2016 19:12:00 +00002016-07-19T15:48:05.530-04:00This morning I logged into our checking account and found out that someone stole my debit card information. There was a charge pending for $760 at a watch store in Brooklyn, NY and overage fees of $144. Needless to say our account was in the negative. I immediately called my bank and thankfully they had already cancelled my card. The person or persons had also tried my card at Walmart.com http://kimshavatt.blogspot.com/2016/07/importance-of-having-emergency-fund.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134578.post-7732113952836432539Mon, 18 Jul 2016 20:17:00 +00002016-07-18T16:17:46.307-04:00pets Midnight (age 19 cat) and Bandit (age 11 dog) Before you decide to get your little girl or boy a pet please consider how long they live. Getting a pet is a life long commitment and pets can live a long time. Yes puppies, kittens and other animals are adorable when they are babies, but what about when they are 7 years old or 20 years old. Yep, some pets live that long and longer. And just http://kimshavatt.blogspot.com/2016/07/before-you-decide-to-adopt-pet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134578.post-5197282166170815939Fri, 15 Jul 2016 18:46:00 +00002018-09-12T17:50:48.265-04:00freebies Happy Friday everyone! I hope you enjoy the freebies I've found for your this week. I personally can't wait to read -- Aquaponics and Never Binge Again - topics that hit home for me. Have a great weekend and enjoy the freebies! e-Books Quick Easy Recipes: 5 Ingredient Cookbook: Easy Recipes in 5 or Less Ingredients (Quick and Easy Cooking Series) Supercharge Your Life: 7 Habits To Increasehttp://kimshavatt.blogspot.com/2016/07/freebies-on-friday-july-15-2016.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134578.post-7745712314843015882Thu, 14 Jul 2016 20:21:00 +00002016-07-14T16:21:48.556-04:00freebiesGardening One of my favorite summer past times is growing a garden. Mostly I try to grow vegetables such as cucumbers, green peppers, banana peppers, green beans, onions, potatoes and tomatoes, etc. This year my family became addicted to guacamole. Joking my kids said we need a guacamole section in our garden. I have the cilantro, green onions and even planted an avocado seed. See how much it's http://kimshavatt.blogspot.com/2016/07/gardening-for-free.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134578.post-3180056677658262984Mon, 11 Jul 2016 21:15:00 +00002016-07-11T17:15:53.284-04:00family funfreebies Cow Appreciation Day at Chick Fil A Receive a *free* entree at Chick Fil A on July 12, 2016 from open to 7 p.m. All that is required is that you dress like a cow. Yep you read that correct! Dress like a cow and receive one of many entrees (breakfast, lunch or dinner). See official details here.http://kimshavatt.blogspot.com/2016/07/cow-appreciation-day-at-chick-fil-a.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134578.post-1100959031206866490Fri, 08 Jul 2016 16:55:00 +00002018-09-12T17:53:38.690-04:00freebies Happy Friday everyone! Have a great weekend and enjoy the freebies! e-Books All Inclusive Diet: Finding Balance & Keeping the Weight Off Gardening: Beauty in Plants: The Basics of Home Gardening Preppers Guide for Busy People: 50 Quick And Easy Tips To Prepare Your Home For A Disaster (Preppers Guide, Preparing A Disaster Book 1) Budgeting: The 21-Day Budgeting Challenge - learn http://kimshavatt.blogspot.com/2016/07/freebie-on-friday-july-8-2016.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134578.post-2397852101626827313Wed, 06 Jul 2016 20:32:00 +00002016-07-06T19:03:42.088-04:00exercise Here's something the big exercise and fitness companies don't want you to know. They aren't making videos for beginners. Okay -- REAL beginners. Well, ever notice how almost all the people in the exercise videos are in great shape.  Yes I know that is to motivate you, but you don't usually see the people who are uncoordinated, overweight or aerobically challenged.  They have to http://kimshavatt.blogspot.com/2016/07/you-dont-have-to-be-great-to-start-but.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134578.post-1851421735710418925Tue, 05 Jul 2016 20:44:00 +00002018-09-12T18:01:54.437-04:00freebiesgreat sitesmom time “Live as if you were to die tomorrow.  Learn as if you were to live forever.”   ― Mahatma Gandhi It's human nature to think there will be always be more time. You'll have time when the kids go to school.  You'll have time when the kids grow up, go off to college and move out. You'll find time when things aren't so busy. There will be time when you have more money and http://kimshavatt.blogspot.com/2016/07/live-as-if-you-were-to-die-tomorrow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134578.post-3940744436400076666Mon, 04 Jul 2016 19:21:00 +00002016-07-04T15:22:15.939-04:00holidaysHope you have a wonderful 4th of July with your family and friends. Stay safe!http://kimshavatt.blogspot.com/2016/07/happy-independence-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134578.post-8074309259791303492Fri, 01 Jul 2016 14:27:00 +00002018-09-12T18:09:56.982-04:00freebies Happy Friday everyone! I can't believe it's already July! I hope you enjoy the freebies I've found for your this week. Have a great holiday weekend (in the USA) and enjoy the freebies! e-Books Fourth of July Recipes - All Time Favorites of the Red, White, and Blue Independence Day USA Recipes: Meat, Desserts, Burgers, Cocktails & more Steve's New Neighbors (Book 1): Steveville (An http://kimshavatt.blogspot.com/2016/07/freebies-on-friday-july-1-2016.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134578.post-5898952818614200107Tue, 09 Feb 2016 18:21:00 +00002016-02-09T13:21:28.485-05:00cookingrecipes McCormick's Old Bay Hot Crab Dip I'm a Maryland girl, so, of course, I love crabs and Old Bay seasoning. I found this amazing recipe online when searching for a crab dip recipe for the Super Bowl last weekend. It comes directly from the McCormick.com website here. It was super easy to make and delicious!!! Serves: Makes 3 1/2 cups or 28 (2-tablespoon) servings. Ingredients: 1 http://kimshavatt.blogspot.com/2016/02/old-bay-hot-crab-dip-recipe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134578.post-2292848985945108139Mon, 11 Jan 2016 20:20:00 +00002018-09-12T18:17:50.200-04:00freebiesprintablesI've really enjoyed doing coloring pages over the winter break and have found quite a few really great sites that offer printable pages. There are also two e-books at the bottom that you can get.  All at no cost (Make sure the Amazon price is still $0.00). Print out a page or two, gather your colored pencils/markers, and start coloring. Have fun! Art-is-fun.com - Amazing site!!! I really http://kimshavatt.blogspot.com/2016/01/coloring-pages-for-adults.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134578.post-5444936622729216933Fri, 08 Jan 2016 19:50:00 +00002018-09-12T18:21:01.036-04:00freebiesHappy Friday everyone! Hopefully your year is starting off well. Mine has started off quite nicely. I've started my weekly freebies post in order to help others (and myself) save time and money again. Have a great weekend and enjoy the freebies! e-Books Mandala Circles: 50 Mind Calming & Stress Relieving Patterns (Coloring Books For Adults Book 1) Mini Farming: How to Create a Sustainablehttp://kimshavatt.blogspot.com/2016/01/freebies-on-friday-january-8-2016.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134578.post-4808775187308657612Tue, 05 Jan 2016 19:45:00 +00002016-01-05T14:45:34.963-05:00craftsdiyToday I want to show you how you can turn an ordinary spiral notebook into a really neat personalized notebook. All you need are a cheap spiral notebook, some scrapbook paper, pliers, a small hole punch, scissors, and a pen or pencil. Start with the spiral notebook (any size). I chose a small memo notebook. Take the pliers and carefully unbend the wire at one end of the notebook. It http://kimshavatt.blogspot.com/2016/01/diy-notebook-makeover.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134578.post-3386097195257114870Mon, 04 Jan 2016 16:58:00 +00002016-07-22T09:42:52.932-04:00freebiesprintablesHappy New Year Everyone! It's been a while since I posted last, so I wanted to come back with some great for everyone. Here is a free printable that can be used to help people reach their goals. Whether your goal is to take a photo everyday or exercise everyday. Simply color in the circle when you complete your task for that day and keep the momentum going. If you miss a day or two - don't http://kimshavatt.blogspot.com/2016/01/2016-habit-tracker-printable.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0