by reporter Michael B. Vickers When I signed on to do this project, I was excited to have $25 to spend on snack food. This will be the best super bowl experience for me as I got to do the shopping! … [Read more...]

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by reporter Michael B. Vickers When I signed on to do this project, I was excited to have $25 to spend on snack food. This will be the best super bowl experience for me as I got to do the shopping! … [Read more...]

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I am so excited to be asked to participate in M&M'S Museum of Chocolate Launch in New York City on February 7th!!! How great is that? You know how much I love my M&M'S candy...so this is a … [Read more...]

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Abbott Champions for Kids mission is simple ~ to help hungry children in communities across the country. This month Abbott Nutrition Pack A Snack program is in full swing. I am asking every reader to … [Read more...]

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I was asked to do an analysis of Healthy Food Choices at MurphyUSA. I thought that might be tricky as convenience stores at gas stations are not known for health food items. But I was up for the … [Read more...]

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written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I am excited to be playing with the iPad app 'In the Kitchen with David' on QVC. It also can be used on an iPhone and iPod Touch. One of the best parts was the tweetup during the show last Sunday, … [Read more...]

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We so love college football in this house. Last night we enjoyed the BCS game between Alabama and LSU. I created some yummy dishes for us while we watched the game. I found them on Kraft Recipes dot … [Read more...]
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Take the Pledge in Support of the Community of Brave Women! Leaving a life of domestic violence is a series of moment-by-moment decisions requiring brave choices and bold actions. It can be hard to … [Read more...]

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Happy New Year!!! As 2011 washes into 2012, I look forward to all the possibilities that lie ahead. I promise to ask myself, "Where is the gift in this moment?" As I leap into 2012 my … [Read more...]

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It’s that time of year again...a time to reflect and review the many significant shifts which have occurred for me in my personal and professional life as 2011 was my time to soar~one little word to … [Read more...]
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This is my week to reflect back over the year that I chose to SOAR!!! The one thing I know for sure is that doing it my way is the reason I am on this earth at this point in time. This is not a … [Read more...]

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Welcome to the Community of Brave Women! Leaving a life of domestic violence is a series of moment-by-moment decisions requiring brave choices and bold actions. It can be hard to believe in yourself … [Read more...]

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I am so thrilled to show you my DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #24 ~ My Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less Christmas Tree for 2011. Most of the decorations are from the Dollar Tree. They had some awesome … [Read more...]

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The DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #23 ~ Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less candelabra I found for a steal at Goodwill. By now you should have discovered that I love my local Goodwill store. I could … [Read more...]

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My DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #22 is Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less Twig Tree that I keep up year round. I decorate it for the season. The simple addition of two votive candles adds another layer … [Read more...]

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The Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #21 is the chair backs decoration for my dining chairs. Earlier this year Himself painted the chairs and the legs of the dining table … [Read more...]

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My DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #20 is simple yet Elegantly Sumptuous. It is the personification of Luxe for Less. I picked up a footed wooden bowl at Goodwill for under $2. I filled it with the … [Read more...]

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The Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #19 is using lots of glass to bring sparkle and shine into the decorating scheme. I found these tall glass goblets at my favorite … [Read more...]

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My DIY Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less Christmas Decor Vignette #18 is an inexpensive way to get some glamour into your decorating scheme. I so wanted a large mirror over the mantle this year. Mirrors … [Read more...]

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The DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #17 and Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less idea today is magnolia leaves rimmed in silver. They turned out so amazingly awesome, it is one of my favorites this … [Read more...]