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Author: Ginny

the penny pincher :: ginny is a follower of Christ, a happy wife, & a mom to 3 kiddos ages 14, 12, and 8. she is a midwest transplant to the west coast. she’s in full-time Christian ministry with her husband, has a passion for living frugally, loves to redecorate her house continuously, strives to reach 10k fitbit steps daily, & is an avid coca cola & oreo consumer. Find more of Ginny on facebook, pinterest and Instagram.

pillsbury easy frost :: black bottom cupcake recipe

Posted on February 26, 2012May 8, 2017 by Ginny

Don’t be intimidated by baking and don’t make boring old cupcakes ever again.  I’d like to share my all time favorite recipe for cupcakes.  I’m not allowed to bring anything else to church potlucks, baby/wedding showers, or family gatherings.  Thank goodness they are easy to make.  Even easier since I discovered Pillsbury Easy Frost (no-fuss…

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conair infiniti straightener :: hair tutorial included

Posted on February 16, 2012May 23, 2017 by Ginny

Once upon a time, I had a new hair style every couple of months.  Long, long ago I spent more than 20 minutes on my hair without a single interruption.  Now there are days that I find silly putty in my hair (just last week, if you must know.)  Most days there are 15 minutes (which…

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potty target :: give the boys something to aim for {giveaway}

Posted on February 10, 2012May 23, 2017 by Ginny

On the first day of school, about mid-morning, the kindergarten teacher said, “If anyone has to go to the bathroom, hold up two fingers.” A little voice from the back of the room asked, “How will that help?” Kids are hilarious and I love being a mom, but I will never be okay with our…

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spoonful of comfort :: gourmet chicken soup gift basket {giveaway}

Posted on February 2, 2012May 23, 2017 by Ginny

I stumbled on Spoonful of Comfort about a year ago.  One of my jobs as church secretary is to send flowers to people who are ill, tired mom’s that just had a baby, or an elderly member that is shut in.  There is nothing wrong with flowers, but the practical side of me really liked this…

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blue manatee boxes :: gift books in a box that rocks {giveaway}

Posted on January 27, 2012May 18, 2017 by Ginny

We sure did have a good time with this review.  I added a gallery of photos at the bottom of the post.  Hoping it will help you experience Blue Manatee Boxes with us.  It was great fun on a rainy day…yes, it does rain in California! 🙂 I put together a customized 3 book box…

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hoover steamvac :: put to the test

Posted on January 13, 2012January 13, 2012 by Ginny

This is the Hoover Steamvac Carpet Cleaner. Unless you have kids that don’t throw up or no carpet in your home, this is a machine every family should own.  I have enjoyed my Steamvac for over a year now and it has paid for itself because I haven’t had to call in a professional carpet…

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Journal

my quotable kids journal :: minted.com {$25 off when you spend $30}

Posted on January 11, 2012January 11, 2012 by Ginny

  Ginny here with my first post…I’m super excited!  Shannon and I grew up on the same street and rode the school bus together every day as elementary aged kids.  Her sweet mom was my piano teacher and would  give me cookies and milk before my weekly lesson.  We reconnected via Facebook a couple of…

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