As a guest of Missouri Beef Council’s MO Pasture to Plate Tour, I learned about how beef is produced, from the field to our homes. Read about my experience.
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First Day of School: A Killing, Fifth Grade, and Mixed Emotions
It’s The Chicklet’s first day of school, but I have mixed emotions. My area has been rocked by the killing of 18 year old Mike Brown, and tensions are high.
Continue Reading2014 Sales Tax Holiday Weekend Dates by State for Back to School
If you’re going Back to School shopping, then you may want to know the dates for 2014 Sales Tax Holiday weekend in your state. I’ve got a full list for you!
Continue ReadingOn the Farm Again: Seeing Agriculture From a Farmer’s Perspective #Plant14
This city girl is farm hooked as I’m somewhat fascinated how our food goes from farm to plate. Check out my rundown of the #plant14 tour of a local MO farm.
Continue ReadingThis City Girl Learns About Farming Life During the Missouri Farm Tour #MOFarmTour
I was invited on a Missouri Farm Tour by the Missouri Beef Council. Here is a rundown of my daytrip, plus info and photos from our excursion to three farms.
Continue ReadingBack to School: 2013 Sales Tax Holiday Weekend Dates by State
Here’s a list of 2013 Sales Tax Holiday Weekend Dates by State for Back to School. Read when it’s occurring in your state and see what is applicable.
Continue Reading4/19 is National Wear Blue and Green Day: Support Organ Donation
Show your support for organ donation by wearing the colors of Donate Life America; blue and green. I am rocking my blue and green for Donate Life Missouri’s Blue and Green Virtual Fashion Show.
Continue ReadingBack to School: 2012 Sales Tax Holiday Weekend Dates by State
It’s back to school shopping time again! If you are looking for a comprehensive list of when your state is having their Sales Tax Holiday Weekend, I’m your girl! Find out when you can buy certain items that are tax free for back-to-school!
Continue ReadingFriday, April 20th Is National Blue and Green Day: Wear These Colors, Save a Life!
Hi Cubes and Dudes! All across America on April 20th, people are participating in National Blue and Green Day to promote awareness for organ, eye, and tissue donation. According to Donate Life Missouri, each day, 18 people in the U.S. lose their lives while waiting on an organ transplant.
Continue ReadingMO Sales Tax Free Holiday is Aug. 5-7th: Great for Back to School
As a parent of two, it is important for me to take advantage of all of the back-to-school sales and shopping discounts I can. Participating in Missouri’s Sales Tax Free Weekend (or Sales Tax Weekend) is a must. and I have saved a considerable amount of money over the years, since those tax dollars do add up.
Continue ReadingRoad-Tripping: We’re On Our Way to Branson
A few weeks ago, I received an exciting email about an opportunity for me and my family to go to Branson, Missouri for the Memorial Day weekend to visit Silver Dollar City and stay at the Hilton Branson Convention Center.
Continue ReadingBack To School Steals And Deals And Such
Yesterday, I bravely went back-to-school shopping with my kiddos. I wasn’t really looking forward to this adventure— shopping with a six year old and a sixteen year old can be a cumbersome task. And it can also be an expensive feat to say the least. I went to the mall with a budget in mind
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