I did not need it..

I was at the store the other day and saw this cute little smoothie book. We are big smoothie drinkers here and I am always looking for new recipes.
I had a little extra money so I grabbed the book and plunked it into my cart. As we made our way to the cash register I started thinking about what was in my cart that I might not need.
As I looked at the Smoothie book I could not help but think of the wonderful tool we have now called the Internet. I can google smoothies and come up with thousands of recipes. Did I need a $10 cookbook with only about 50? Out that went. So before you pick up a cookbook or any book figure out if its something you can find for free online.

Don't get me wrong if I find a good cookbook I will buy it, but I did not see the need for a smoothie book! :)

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Be Blessed!

Frugal Fridays

Crystal at Biblical Womanhood is hosting a new weekly feature called Frugal Fridays. She wants us to spread the word so that we can make this a happening event.
Here is my tip for the week.

If you live on the coast its so nice to go to the beach on a week night. We pack a picnic or grab some cheap food on the way spread a blanket and let the kids play. We usually end up near a hotel so there is just enough light to see, but not so much to distract you. Its tons of fun and if you take the picnic is almost free. :)