Here are my top picks for PERFECT gifts for Mother's Day or graduation (girl), all of which can still be ordered online (with free shipping). Mother's Day is May 12, and most schools' graduation dates are soon thereafter. Since these two special days fall so close together, I've combined my "Mother's Day" and "Girl Graduation" gifts. Most every item on my gift guide would be a hit with any mom or girl graduate. If the Nespresso Creatista is a gift you'd love to give someone special, ...
8 Common Misconceptions About Faster Way to Fat Loss
Here are 8 common misconceptions about Faster Way to Fat Loss (from a FWTFL graduate who LOVES the FWTFL lifestyle)! FWTFL is all about weight loss. There is a difference between fat loss and weight loss. You can be thin and still have high body fat (I shared my story in this post). Although the FWTFL program will result in weight loss in most individuals (myself included), the path to weight loss is attained through eliminating unhealthy body fat. ...
How to Have a Louis Vuitton Look for Less
You can have authentic Louis Vuitton leather adorned pieces that give you a Louis Vuitton look (without spending a fortune). You may have noticed seeing lots more Louis Vuitton lately~and there is a reason. There is a new trend that is making it possible for anyone~no matter the budget~to have a Louis Vuitton look for less. What is Louis Vuitton? ...
How to Make Sensational Strawberry Bundt Cake with Lemon Glaze
I'm sharing my "magic recipe" that turns a simple cake mix into a sensational strawberry bundt cake with lemon glaze that everyone will rave over! This sensational strawberry bundt cake recipe is a "cousin" of this strawberry brownies recipe that has been viral for the most part of 2019. If you love strawberry desserts (especially ones that are quick & easy), you'll want to try both of these yummy treats:-) ...
How to Make Taziki’s Cafe Basmati Rice — The Real Recipe
This is the REAL RECIPE for the Taziki' Cafe basmati rice, likely the most popular side ordered alongside the Greek grilled chicken, lamb and shrimp. Here in Birmingham, Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe literally has a cult following. Most everyone I know eats at Taziki's often, whether dine in or take out. The food is healthy, fresh, and always delicious. ...
10 Important Money Questions You Need to Answer Right Now
Ladies, here are 10 important money questions you need to answer right now (with your spouse if married) to determine how financially secure and prepared you are for now and for the future. Recently, my Empower Hour for Women small group was hosted for a financial mini seminar by the advisory team from Women's Wealth Connection at Warren Averett. Empower Hour is a biblically based small group where we address personal growth topics from John Maxwell's Make Today Count. Since ...
10 Reasons Why Maskcara Beauty is My New Favorite Makeup
After using Maskcara Beauty for almost a full year, it is officially my favorite makeup, for at least 10 reasons (which I share below). What is Maskcara Beauty? ...
How to Make Yummy Blackened Chicken Tenders in a Skillet
Here's how to make yummy blackened chicken tenders in a skillet in 30 minutes or less for a healthy, high protein low carb entree. This skillet blackening technique is one of the easiest, most flavorful ways I've found to cook chicken tenders. There is no marinating required, and the tenders are literally loaded with flavor. Even better, they are a healthy way to add protein to lunch or dinner. What is blackening? ...
How to Make Beautiful and Healthy Fruit Water Guests Will Love
It is super easy to learn how to make beautiful and healthy fruit water guests will love so that you can stop buying soft drinks and throwing away half-empty bottled waters. We routinely have lots of guests in our home, so I am always searching for savvy entertaining tips. My recently resurrected water dispenser has become my absolute favorite thing this year. It is hands down the easiest, most practical (and beautiful) way to serve water to a crowd~small or large. ...
How to HAC with Maskcara and Get Your Best Face Ever
Because I am obsessed with this miracle working makeup, I am sharing how to HAC with Maskcara and get your best face ever~for both day and night time looks. I've always loved makeup, beauty and skin care products, and things that can help us women look our best. Since I am currently obsessing over something that I think is fabulous, I'm sharing it here on Family Savvy. ...
How to Be a Chic Mother of the Bride at the Best Price
Here are some savvy tips and tricks on how to be a chic mother of the bride at the best price regardless of your style or budget. Anthropologie With my oldest daughter getting married in August, I am dedicating quite a bit of effort into figuring out how to be a chic mother of the bride at the best price. I've garnered quite a few tips and tricks to share about shopping for a MOB, so here goes! What is your MOB style? ...
How to Get the Perfect Nespresso Machine at the Best Price
I'm sharing how to get the perfect Nespresso machine at the best price along with my favorite recipes for the best hot and cold coffee drinks you can make with it! If you've been kicking the tires about buying a Nespresso machine but get overwhelmed by all the dizzying options~I can relate. But having finally found the perfect Nespresso machine for me~and at the best price possible~I'm sharing a few savvy tips and tricks that will hopefully help YOU. ...
My Favorite Things: Happy Galentine’s Day Gift Guide
Here are my favorite things for a Happy Galentine's Day gift guide~from pretty to practical to pink (and beyond)~for any girlfriend (or for yourself). XoXo Every time I post a gift guide, I feel like a disclaimer is in order. I want my friends and readers to know~I don't sit around and shop all the time LOL. That being said, I do enjoy shopping within reason, and I love sharing great finds with friends and on the blog. ...
How to Make All Day in the Oven Smoky Beef Brisket That People Love
Serve a platter of this smoky, savory chopped beef brisket with white and red BBQ sauces at your next party and watch guests RAVE! This Oven Baked Beef Brisket is FABULOUS!!!! ...
How to Make “Tastes Like Frozen Hot Chocolate” COCO Collagen Smoothie
This decadent tasting, protein laden "tastes like frozen hot chocolate" COCO collagen smoothie is actually healthy, vegan, and packed with antioxidants. This rich, delicious protein & collagen packed smoothie is my current obsession I make this almost every day; when I don't, I miss it:-) It is everything I want in a smoothie (nut butter, chocolate, banana) with lots of what I need (protein, collagen & antioxidants). ...
Why I Tried “Faster Way to Fat Loss” and What It Did For Me
In my honest review, I share why I tried "Faster Way to Fat Loss," what it did for me, and why I think it can benefit anyone who takes it. Update: It is January of 2020, and I am updating this post to let you know that I will be starting a new round of FWTFL on January 6 with my friend Deanna. You can sign up here if you want to join our group. It will be great!!! ...
How to Make Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pecans, Pears & Gorgonzola
Everyone will rave over this shaved Brussels sprouts salad with pecans, pears & Gorgonzola~a copycat recipe of my favorite salad at Pizzeria GM. This shaved Brussels sprouts salad is seriously SO yummy that I am obsessed. A girlfriend and I shared this salad at one of my fave new dining spots in Birmingham~Pizzaria GM. This salad ~along with the Giant Meatball~was the talk of the table! Everyone wanted to sample a bite:-) ...
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide, Giveaway, and Tips on Lasting Love
As February 14th draws near, I am joining some of my favorite blogger friends for a fabulous giveaway, and I am sharing my Valentine's Day Gift Guide and tips on lasting love as well. Love is in the air at my house. This weekend, my oldest twin got engaged. This is the perfect time for me to get with fellow bloggers and share a wonderful chance for a giveaway that will be PERFECT for Valentine's Day (or any day of the year). ...
7 Traits of a Great Father-in-Law (From a Daughter-in-Law’s Perspective)
Being a great father-in-law is important, so I am sharing 7 traits of a great father-in-law from a daughter-in-law's perspective. Today is my Father-in-Law's 80th birthday, and Zane asked each of us to write down qualities that we appreciate about his dad (aka Paul T.). Zane read these things to his dad at a birthday breakfast this morning. Zane encouraged me to share this on the blog. After all, many of us will likely have a father-in-law at some point in life. Many men will BE a ...
How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckeye Balls
These addictively yummy no-bake chocolate peanut butter buckeye balls are easy to make and taste similar to homemade Reese's peanut butter cups! Although the holidays have come and gone for 2018, I must share this recipe for chocolate peanut butter buckeye balls~a yummy no bake candy that tastes like homemade Reese's peanut butter cups. ...
How to Make Chick-fil-A Superfood Salad Copycat Recipe
This Chick-fil-A superfood salad copycat recipe tastes almost exactly like the original and is super yummy, super easy, and super healthy!!! If you love the Chick-fil-A superfood salad, you might want to bookmark this recipe now. It tastes almost identical to the Chick-fil-A version and couldn't be easier to make. Better yet, this is a delicious and easy way to get a healthy side on the table that most everyone will eat and love. ...
How to Make Healthy Italian-Style Turkey Stuffed Peppers
These healthy, colorful Italian-style turkey (or beef) stuffed peppers are yummy, low carb, and delicious. Stuffed Peppers are Easy Stuffed peppers may look difficult, but they are easy-peasy. You basically make some rice, brown some meat (with seasonings), and layer it into pepper halves. Top with your favorite cheese, and you have a meal that everyone will love. ...
When kids fight over who gets the leftover peppers, you know these turkey stuffed peppers are a winner.
How to Make Party Charcuterie and Cheese Board: Shopping Guide and Tutorial
If you want an epic appetizer spread for your next soiree, bookmark this party charcuterie and cheese board shopping guide and tutorial to make the exact board featured below! I have lately become obsessed with charcuterie and cheese boards, thanks to the expertise of my savvy friend Marie. She served this fabulous charcuterie board at a recent dinner in her home, and I've been crazy over charcuterie ever since:-) This Christmas for our husbands' firm party, I asked Marie to do a ...
Merry Christmas & a Blessed 2019!!!
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Blessed 2019!!! ...
How to Make Leslie’s Fabulous Cranberry-Jalapeño Salsa
Serve this fres cranberry-jalapeño salsa with sweet potato chips at your holiday gathering; folks will rave!!! My friend Leslie Register shared this recipe on her blog, Dear Party Diary, and I bookmarked and made it for Thanksgiving with family. It was SO delicious! It was a fresh, healthy way to enjoy cranberries, and the vibrant cranberry salsa in a purple cabbage bowl was perfectly lovely. Leslie lives in Birmingham and authored one of my new favorite cookbooks, Leslie's Party ...
How to Make No-Bake White Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy
This quick, easy, no-bake white chocolate peanut butter candy tastes like the Reese's version (on crack) and is perfect for holiday parties or teacher gifts. This White Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy is a Family Favorite ...
How to Make My Favorite Make-Ahead Recipes for Christmas
Take the stress out of holiday meal planning by making some of my favorite make-ahead recipes for Christmas entertaining and family gatherings. I love love love make-ahead recipes, especially during the holidays! When my freezer and fridge are full of casseroles, cakes, quiches, pies and marinaded meat, I am in hospitality heaven:-) Even drop-in company is welcome if I know I have food to pull out as needed. ...
How to Make Wicked Deviled Eggs
These sassy & spicy Wicked Deviled Eggs are an easy to make, high protein, low carb, flavorful appetizer to serve at your next picnic, party or tailgate. When I was younger, Deviled eggs were always something that showed up at church potlucks or at family reunions, and I wasn't a huge fan. But times have changed. Deviled eggs have made a comeback and are actually a "trending" appetizer at many popular eateries. In fact, one of Zane's and my favorite appetizers is Bricktops' ...
2018 Gift Guide: For the Bookworm or Audible Enthusiast
This 2018 Gift Guide: For the Bookworm or Audible Enthusiast has myriad recommendations based on what was popular for 2018 at a charming Southern bookstore and also in my personal library. ...
How to Make The BEST Chocolate Bundt Cake EVER (From a Mix)!
This is hands down the BEST chocolate Bundt Cake EVER (in my opinion), and it is quick, easy, and foolproof AND made with a mix. This is the BEST Chocolate Bundt Cake EVER ...
Sweet 16 Birthday Party Ideas (and Gift Guide) 2018
This Sweet 16 Birthday Party Ideas (and Gift Guide) for 2018 is a snapshot of how some teens today choose to celebrate this milestone day with friends. Several years ago, I wrote a blog post, 16 Sweet 16 Birthday Party Ideas, with ideas for parties that were common at the time. Although the ideas were wonderful, the time was 2014, so I decided to do an updated post based on how my youngest daughter and her friends have trended as far as parties go. ...
How to Make Perfect Chocolate Chunk Cookies
If Levain Bakery cookies are your jam, you'll LOVE these cookies that are a copycat of sorts.....and better yet, no standing in line:-) Hello! If you are joining me from Follow the Yellow Brick Home cookie hop, WELCOME!!! I am so thrilled to have you visit Family Savvy!!! I am excited about taking part in this cookie hop with some savvy blogger friends who also have some great cookie recipes to share. If you love Levain Bakery cookies, this recipe is for you. If you follow the ...
Gift Guide: Christmas Decor (Gold, White & Neutral)
If you want a simply elegant look this Christmas 2018, my Gift Guide: Christmas Decor (Gold, White & Neutral) is the perfect place to get ideas and shop the look. If you read my previous post, Kitchen Makeover From Dark to Light, you know that I made a drastic change in the look and feel of my kitchen. This lighter brighter feel is now what I love in all of my spaces. Holiday decor is not exception. Instead of decking my halls in red and green, I've moved into the neutral, lighter ...
Gift Guide: For Mom (Mother-of-Pearl and More)
My 2018 Gift Guide For Mom (Mother-of-Pearl and More) has fabulous gift ideas to keep mom in style and feeling pampered. I had SO much fun rounding up gift ideas for my 2018 Gift Guide for Mom. Yes~I have mother-of-pearl (my fave) and more. From lovely jewelry to accessories to luscious bath and body, any mom is covered in this list. If you are shopping online it makes SO much sense (and cents:-) to get cash back with Ebates (click here to sign up) and start earning cash back while ...
Gift Guide: Warm, Comfy & Cozy
I'm sharing my fave picks for the 2018 Family Savvy Gift Guide: Warm, Comfy & Cozy~most of which I already have (and love) or have just ordered online for my peeps. With Christmas shopping in full swing and the weather getting colder, I decided to update my Family Savvy gift guide for warm, comfy & cozy gifts for 2018. Some are for snuggling in at home, and others are to stay warm (and stylish) when going out. I even found a thing or two for the baby in the family:-) ...
Gift Guide: Girlfriend or Girl Graduate
The Family Savvy Gift Guide: Girlfriend or Girl Graduate, has a great list of gift ideas for girls~for holidays, birthdays, graduation, or other. Whether a holiday, a graduation, a birthday, or "just because," we all need great gift ideas for the girlfriends in our lives. My Gift Guide: Girlfriend or Girl Graduate, is a collection of favorite things for girls older than teens but still young at heart. ...