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The Finer Things in Life

Embracing the extraordinary in every day! The Finer Things in Life seeks to encourage women to live a simple, full life.

Recent Posts from The Finer Things in Life

Melissa & Doug 50% at Amazon.com (Today Only)

Posted 12/08/2011 - 8:51am by The Finer Things in Life

50% off select Melissa & Doug toys, puzzles, and more is the featured Deal of the Day at Amazon.com... Read More »

Board Games, Anyone?

Posted 12/08/2011 - 2:01am by The Finer Things in Life

My husband has a Wii. We splurged and surprised him with it for his 40th birthday. The kids only get to play the Wii when we pla... Read More »

Creamy Crock Pot Black Beans

Posted 12/06/2011 - 11:13pm by The Finer Things in Life

Huge thanks to my friend Lynn for this guest post and recipe!  I’m not even sure when it was that I ate my first black be... Read More »

Fun Popcorn Recipes

Posted 12/06/2011 - 12:14am by The Finer Things in Life

Popcorn is a fabulously frugal, fun snack.  It’s perfectly delicious drizzled with butter and sprinkled with salt, especi... Read More »

Menu Plan, Week of December 4

Posted 12/04/2011 - 11:12pm by The Finer Things in Life

My parents, once again, saved the day, bringing food with them when they returned the kids this afternoon.  Good thing, or we m... Read More »

Sunday Blessings ~ Again

Posted 12/04/2011 - 1:26pm by The Finer Things in Life

And… here we are again.... Read More »

Weekend Wanderings

Posted 12/02/2011 - 10:42pm by The Finer Things in Life

If you’re looking for gifts that give back, where your purchase supports charities, Rachel has a long list of possibilitie... Read More »

$14.99 (including shipping!) for 10 Classic Hardcover Books

Posted 12/02/2011 - 12:50pm by The Finer Things in Life

I love this deal from Taste of Home!  10 hardcover classic children’s books only $14.99 + free shipping. Use coupon code... Read More »

American Girl Mini Dolls, $14.93

Posted 12/02/2011 - 12:23pm by The Finer Things in Life

When discussing Christmas wishlists a couple weeks ago, my 8 year old asked if I thought she was too old for dolls.  “The... Read More »

Jump {Finer Things Friday}

Posted 12/02/2011 - 12:22am by The Finer Things in Life

Sometimes I forget just how easy it is to entertain a toddler. Mama’s being silly? Golden... Read More »