Seems to be a pretty upstanding company and the clothes are pretty stylish. Their sizes due however range from XS (2) to XL (16), so technically they have a smidgen of plus size clothing. They also have a cute swim suit that's pretty darn modest in comparison to what's on the market today. Their clothing is a bit on the pricey side but their products are made here in the US, so I can understand the higher pricing. Do check out their clearance section for discounted modest items.
Christa Taylor
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
Indian Fry Bread
This is a recipe that my grandmother taught my mom to make and it originates from Indians (aka Native Americans) during very poor times to help fill empty stomachs. Corn was a big staple of Indian tribes and this was one of the variations of "Poor Man's Bread". Also, due to white men's introduction of lard, this was pan fried traditional but to cut down on the cardiac arrest risk I used canola pan spray.
2 c. cornmeal
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
2 pinches baking soda
1/4 c. white rice flour
2 T. potato starch
1 scant cup of water
1/4 of bacon drippings or oil
1/2 c. rice milk (you can use whatever milk your family drinks)
Whisk dry ingredients together to get out any lumps, add wet liquids. Heat up frying pan and drop 1/4 c. blobs onto a hot skillet and cook the way you would pancakes. Serve savory with rice and beans or serve as a breakfast dish with butter and syrup.
2 c. cornmeal
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
2 pinches baking soda
1/4 c. white rice flour
2 T. potato starch
1 scant cup of water
1/4 of bacon drippings or oil
1/2 c. rice milk (you can use whatever milk your family drinks)
Whisk dry ingredients together to get out any lumps, add wet liquids. Heat up frying pan and drop 1/4 c. blobs onto a hot skillet and cook the way you would pancakes. Serve savory with rice and beans or serve as a breakfast dish with butter and syrup.
Frugal Tips - Babies/Kids
(1) Never buy new clothes or shoes, if you have the time you can check out garage sales being held in nearby neighborhoods or church/organizations. If your lucky enough to have a consignment store, find out what days they have specials and head in only on those day.
(2) Let your friends hold a baby shower for you, if they have the desire then by all means, let them have fun. You will get tons of clothing, shoes, diapers, etc. Keep all receipts so that you can return copies to the store and any extra items you won't need.
(3) Breast feed if possible, formula runs anywhere from $10 - $30 a can depending on whether it's on sale or full price. Consult nurses and lactation consultants to see if your able to get your baby to nurse. If your unable to breast feed, contact as many formula companies and sign up to get coupons. Combine sale formula and coupons to save even more money.
(4) Make baby food at home from foods that your family regularly eats, but don't waste money on special food processor's when most families already have a full size food processor that will work just fine. If your baby absolutely turns his/her nose up at the consistency you create, buy a few jars from the store (using COUPONS) and attempt to get the right consistency. If all else fails, only buy baby food when it's on sale and you have coupons to go with it.
(5) Have a kids clothing swap with your friends, your kids will have the chance to get a new wardrobe as well as new shoes or toys.
(6) If you know someone that got kids just a bit older then yours, ask if you can have the hand-me-down's for your child.
(7) Don't give your kiddos juice, it's very expensive and it's bad for their teeth. Water is super cheap and much healthier than the most 100% juice product out there. If they want to toddle around with a sippy cup in their hand or take one to bed, fill it with water. No matter how cheap you think juice is, the end results is cavities and fillings are pretty expensive and stressful for your kid to go through.
(8) Don't buy into those little jars of diced fruit and vegetables, just purchase regular cans of fruit (in natural juice) and vegetables. You can cut these up into small bite size pieces for a fraction of the cost.
(9) Don't buy snacks foods (even those marketed for kids), if you start your kid on an early path to junk food they will grow up expecting that as part of their daily meals. Even snacks marketed for children are not a necessity if they have variety in their diets. Snack foods are one of the most expensive products in the grocery store.
(10) Don't sign your kids up for ballet, soccer or basketball in their toddler years, rarely will kids stick to one thing for their entire life. If you need some type of outing, look in a local family magazine for free things to do as a family. When the time comes for them to get involved in extra curricular activities, they should be old enough to take small jobs to earn money to pay for what they want. This method should quickly show children just how far $1 goes in today's world.
(2) Let your friends hold a baby shower for you, if they have the desire then by all means, let them have fun. You will get tons of clothing, shoes, diapers, etc. Keep all receipts so that you can return copies to the store and any extra items you won't need.
(3) Breast feed if possible, formula runs anywhere from $10 - $30 a can depending on whether it's on sale or full price. Consult nurses and lactation consultants to see if your able to get your baby to nurse. If your unable to breast feed, contact as many formula companies and sign up to get coupons. Combine sale formula and coupons to save even more money.
(4) Make baby food at home from foods that your family regularly eats, but don't waste money on special food processor's when most families already have a full size food processor that will work just fine. If your baby absolutely turns his/her nose up at the consistency you create, buy a few jars from the store (using COUPONS) and attempt to get the right consistency. If all else fails, only buy baby food when it's on sale and you have coupons to go with it.
(5) Have a kids clothing swap with your friends, your kids will have the chance to get a new wardrobe as well as new shoes or toys.
(6) If you know someone that got kids just a bit older then yours, ask if you can have the hand-me-down's for your child.
(7) Don't give your kiddos juice, it's very expensive and it's bad for their teeth. Water is super cheap and much healthier than the most 100% juice product out there. If they want to toddle around with a sippy cup in their hand or take one to bed, fill it with water. No matter how cheap you think juice is, the end results is cavities and fillings are pretty expensive and stressful for your kid to go through.
(8) Don't buy into those little jars of diced fruit and vegetables, just purchase regular cans of fruit (in natural juice) and vegetables. You can cut these up into small bite size pieces for a fraction of the cost.
(9) Don't buy snacks foods (even those marketed for kids), if you start your kid on an early path to junk food they will grow up expecting that as part of their daily meals. Even snacks marketed for children are not a necessity if they have variety in their diets. Snack foods are one of the most expensive products in the grocery store.
(10) Don't sign your kids up for ballet, soccer or basketball in their toddler years, rarely will kids stick to one thing for their entire life. If you need some type of outing, look in a local family magazine for free things to do as a family. When the time comes for them to get involved in extra curricular activities, they should be old enough to take small jobs to earn money to pay for what they want. This method should quickly show children just how far $1 goes in today's world.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
The WOOMbie
These are a type of swaddle bag that has lots of testimonials and looks really beneficial.
CHECK EM' OUT!
CHECK EM' OUT!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Tom's Shoes
If you love buying shoes and enjoy giving to needy kids, check out Tom's Shoes. For every pair of shoes you purchase, a pair will be donated to a needy child. They carry shoes for the whole family. :-)
Friday, May 22, 2009
Current Update
Chris has finished up his training in Alabama (as far as we know) but still has two more weeks of training which they plan to take place in Daytona. Chris' friend Derrek Ashton has parents who live in Port Orange , FL that have agreed to put him up so that he doesn't have to drive back and forth every day during the week so if all goes well he will be in Daytona Monday - Friday but be here in Jacksonville on the weekends. He'll drive to Jacksonville after work on Friday and head back out on Sunday evening. He may also drive home on Tuesday evenings and back out again late Tuesday night. We go this Sunday morning (we'll miss church) to drive down to Port Orange to meet Derrek's parents so that trust can be developed with his family.
We spoke to a loan officer at a bank we use and found out that our credit score is 805 and that because of that we should only need $2,000 to start up the process of getting a loan for a house in Port Orange, and we spoke to a realtor about a house we are interested in and things seem like they would go smoothly. If we are able to get a home in a few month's we will most likely spend 2 weeks in Port Orange (to be close to Chris) and 2 weeks in Jacksonville (to pack and attend my OB/GYN appointments) each month until the birth. The latter half of August and the month of September we should be here in Jacksonville if I don't go into labor early.
We also have found out that our neighbor is interested in our plot to buy and use for his RV so we may be able to get a good bit of money for the piece and at the same time have a relative that's interested in buying our house. We had originally planned to have it moved but now that God has opened the doors to sell separately the property and the land, we plan on going with that option. We may possibly be able to get some extra money to put towards a house in Port Orange even with having to pay off the remainder on this mortgage.
Right now we are of course being frugal with our finances but are hoping God will provide the money needed soon so that Chris and our family will be able to spend time together and not be apart so much. So prayers in that direction would be great!
We spoke to a loan officer at a bank we use and found out that our credit score is 805 and that because of that we should only need $2,000 to start up the process of getting a loan for a house in Port Orange, and we spoke to a realtor about a house we are interested in and things seem like they would go smoothly. If we are able to get a home in a few month's we will most likely spend 2 weeks in Port Orange (to be close to Chris) and 2 weeks in Jacksonville (to pack and attend my OB/GYN appointments) each month until the birth. The latter half of August and the month of September we should be here in Jacksonville if I don't go into labor early.
We also have found out that our neighbor is interested in our plot to buy and use for his RV so we may be able to get a good bit of money for the piece and at the same time have a relative that's interested in buying our house. We had originally planned to have it moved but now that God has opened the doors to sell separately the property and the land, we plan on going with that option. We may possibly be able to get some extra money to put towards a house in Port Orange even with having to pay off the remainder on this mortgage.
Right now we are of course being frugal with our finances but are hoping God will provide the money needed soon so that Chris and our family will be able to spend time together and not be apart so much. So prayers in that direction would be great!
New Consignment Shop & Sale
Event: Grand Opening
Closets 2 Closets Consignment Shop
Open Days/Hours: June 15th - June 21st | 10AM - 6PM
11570 San Jose Blvd
These ladies normally do the 3-day sales at hotels around Jacksonville but have decided to open their own store and they will do one event each month for people to come in and do some shopping. Their prices are much better than the regular stores and I've found more selection with C2C than I have with other consignment stores.
Please check out their website and if your interested in consigning you can call them at 904-910-2191 or email them.
Closets 2 Closets Consignment Shop
Open Days/Hours: June 15th - June 21st | 10AM - 6PM
11570 San Jose Blvd
These ladies normally do the 3-day sales at hotels around Jacksonville but have decided to open their own store and they will do one event each month for people to come in and do some shopping. Their prices are much better than the regular stores and I've found more selection with C2C than I have with other consignment stores.
Please check out their website and if your interested in consigning you can call them at 904-910-2191 or email them.
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