Great Gift for Brides and the Holidays - Back to Basics Egg & Muffin Toaster

The Back to Basics Egg and Muffin Toaster was one of the first items I chose on my registry. This product is fun, easy and no mess. Hubby and I find ourselves having a balanced, healthier breakfast more often, and it's GREAT for a quick, healthy snack in front of the TV. Creative types will like the meat warming tray can also be used to heat a veggie patty, a tomato slice, or other yummy things.

"Is My Fiance Abusive?"

This is a vlog to a question from a VERY dear reader. I give her insight from my own experience with an abusive relationship, plus excerpts from a book that really helped me turn my life around, Verbally Abusive Relationships by Patricia Evans.

WE BOUGHT OUR FIRST HOUSE!!

Soooo excited. My vlog on how we got it.

WildTree - What You Get When You Become a Representative

Made for Jenn's tasting party. This is what you get when you become a WildTree representative. Let me answer questions you have regarding:
* purchasing products,
* joining the discount Culinary Club (20% off everything for life),
* receiving free samples to host a tasting party and receive free products
* or becoming a representative

My Cat Died pt.2

My Cat Died

I had to put down one of my cats

yesterday. I will write a post or do a video on her. I'm so upset. I had pets as a chld, but this was MY first pet. Rest in peace, my sweet little pretty kitty girl, Maya.

First Time Home Buyer's Blues

Was our offer really that 'insulting?' Or, are the owners unrealistic? We were pretty frustrated. We're over it now and ready to continue our search. A bit nervous that we may not close on something in enough time to take advantange of the $8k incentive.

Budget Bride Has Been Tagged

I was tagged on my YouTube Channel by Ladypradege with "21 Questions." It was fun to to and thought I'd post it on here as well.



here is Lady's Vid:

Our First Home?

We took a second look at the house last night. We brought my mom the first time a few weeks ago when we found this among six we were viewing that evening. This time we brought my in-laws who just returned from vacation. They liked it, too. They agreed that it seems like this was a solid, well-built and well-cared for home. We met the owners for the second time as well. They've lived there for over 40 years and now wish to permanently retire to their second home in Florida. The husband is a retired firemen, which further boosted our hopes that this is a well-constructed, well-wired, safe home

We like its character, too. Since it was built in 1930, it has lots of charm with old wood and leaded glass windows. There will have to be several cosmetic updates including the destruction of outdated wallpaper and carpet. These will be fun (hopefully) weekend projects in the future. I wish the kitchen was a little bigger, but it's definitely 'doable, and better than my 5x5 'kitchen closet' I cook in now at the apartment.

Our realtor is taking her kid to college this week, so we're meeting next week to write an offer. I'm getting pretty excited, and have alredy began my 'mental move-in.'