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ABFOL reader: Shaklee Testimony

Renee, from Living, Laughing & Loving is my guest for today. She shares her testimony to Shaklee and why she decided to make the change to non-toxic cleaners.   I’ve been using some all natural Shaklee cleaning products for maybe a year or so now, but recently made the big Read More

Link Party “Tuesdays” ~ One project at a time… (week #3 Topiaries)

This week, for my project,  I created 2 topiaries for my mantle.  This project saved me quite a bit of money by doing it myself. I purchased these topiary stands at Hobby Lobby (40% off for around $6.00). I used my glue gun and coated a small section at a Read More

Week #11 challenge – Window Cleaning!

“Spring cleaning time at A Bowl Full of Lemons” When was the last time you gave your windows any attention?  Last week? Last month? Last year?  Its spring and a great time to have a “cleaning” challenge.  This week I am challenging you to open up the drapes, pull up Read More

How to clean trim naturally

{Basic H2 Cleaning Wipes} If you love Basic H, you will love these Basic H portable wipes.  Now you can take Basic H everywhere. Shaklee believes in a cleaner that doesn’t leave behind more toxins than the toxins it’s supposed to clean. I LOVE Basic H2 cleaning wipes. I use Read More

5 Dinners 1 hour Giveaway Winners…

Congratulations to the 2 winners of the 5 Dinners 1 Hour giveaway.  The following comments have won! 3. Noah &; Isabel said… I think I’m an ok cook. I’ve been a stay at home mom now for almost a year. I’ve struggled trying to have a routine but now I want to Read More

21 Day challenge revisited…

Since the 21 day challenge has ended, I have received a ton of emails from “new” readers who are just starting the challenge. I wanted to revisit the 21 days for all of you.  If you have not participated in the challenge, now is a great time to start.  Since Read More

My anniversary present…

Yesterday was our 14 year wedding anniversary!  It doesn’t feel like we have been married for that long. I still feel like Im 23 years old.  Anyways, my mother-n-law is visiting for the week and purchased 2 sets of these dishes for our anniversary. She got them from Walmart of Read More

How to make a chalkboard frame

This week, one of the projects I was working on was creating some vintage looking chalkboards.  They were super simple to create. I used some old oak picture frames (from Walmart) that I had stored in the garage sale pile. Instead of going out and buying “new”, I reused something Read More

Teaching kids about money

Today I have a guest, Stephanie from Always Just a Mom, who will be sharing how our children can become financially responsible starting at a young age. She uses Financial Peace University, JR.  Its from the teachings of Dave Ramsey.  I love this!! Thanks so much for the great tips Read More

Week #10 challenge – Menu Planning!

This week we will be organizing our Menu Planning system (or creating a new one, if you dont have one)!  I am honored to have Natalie from endlesscrafting.blogspot.com host the challenge this week. She has an EXCELLENT menu plan.  She will be sharing how she plans her family meals.  Having Read More