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16 Hearty Soup Recipes Made with Bacon I've really loved the weather this week because it's actually felt like fall all week long. A couple of nights we've even had to close the windows because it was just getting too cold inside. I love it and it's such a welcome change from the many sweltering …

Check out these 3 ways to save more money at Walmart as part of a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Crowdtap! #WMTSavingsCatcher I will admit that until we moved about 7 months ago, I rarely shopped at Walmart. Where we lived before we moved, there were other stores that were closer, so we …

It's amazing when you think about how many of the awesome relationships in our lives began with a simple hello and have grown stronger over the years from our best friends, to significant others, coworkers and more. Doesn't it just give you all sorts of warm fuzzies when one of these special people goes out of their …

This year it seems like every time you turn on the TV there's been some sort of data breach. Hacked emails and photos, stolen passwords and even credit card breaches. Did you know that studies have shown that if you get a data breach notification letter, you're more than 4 times as likely to be a victim …

Love fresh bread and want to make it yourself but are afraid to do so? Jump right in and get delicious homemade bread with our 15 yeast and homemade bread making tips. Our Homemade Yeast Rolls or Bread Recipe has consistently been our #1 recipe through the years. I have to say, it's #1 in …

Here's a free printable fall word search to celebrate fall! Happy Fall! Okay, so maybe it's not technically fall yet. But, Labor Day has officially passed and most kids are back in school, or will be shortly. So, I've certainly got fall on the brain! I'm usually hanging onto the last days of summer, but …

Today's article is definitely more on a personal level. We try to not each much fast food anymore, but you know how you sometimes just get a hankering. Well, one of those times occurred recently. As I was enjoying my chicken nuggets, I happened to look down and notice one that I had already eaten a …

In today's busy world of go go go, it can be tough to have a few minutes to yourself, nevertheless the time for a fancy date with your significant other. While I find it nice to really get dressed up and go out to a nice place once in a while, I'm honestly a homebody …

Mr. Savvy and I definitely prefer beef when planning out our meals when it comes to protein. Well, there is bacon too, but sometimes you just want something a bit more substantial that you can sink your teeth into...like beef. Though most cuts of beef have gone up in price over recent years, beef is …

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Arm & Hammer Truly Radiant. All opinions are 100% mine. I’ll admit I haven’t been a huge smiler for a lot of my life. One reason is because I have a noticeable underbite, so if I do a full smile with  both upper and …

Cats are awesome pets, but they can be a bit tougher than dogs to spoil and interact with. Thanks to Fancy Feast® Broths for sponsoring this conversation about 5 easy ways to spoil your cat like they deserve! #LoveABowl When I was a young child, we mainly had dogs and most summers a tomcat would come around for …

It almost never fails. You go away from home for just a day or 2 and feel like you have packed pretty much everything but the kitchen sink. Well, everything, you discover once reaching your destination, but your toothbrush, charger, medication or something else important. Mr. Savvy travels now and then for work for a …

Here are some of the best summer berry dessert recipes to enjoy all summer long. One of my favorite things about summer is all the fresh summer berries. While I love a handful of fresh summer berries as a snack, I especially love turning them into refreshing summer desserts. Every year I have the classic …

This post about 5 ways to save money for financial independence is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Capital One 360. Over the past several years, I think we've all been nervous about money and ever being able to reach or maintain financial independence. While it hasn't always felt like it the …

I don't know about you all, but I can't help but to gush about summer time. Now, living in the south, summer honestly isn't one of my favorite seasons due to all the super hot humid heat. But, I love all the fresh summer produce and foods so I make an exception for the weather …

Underwear may not be something you think about too often, but it certainly sees its fair share of abuse being the closest article of clothing to our skin. It's awesome when you find that perfect pair of undies that make your assets look great while still feeling comfortable. Consequently, it's fashionably heartbreaking when your favorite …

I participated in this program on behalf of Pet Supplies Plus and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. One of the things I definitely got from my mom is a love for animals and pets. My first pet that I remember is Silver, a stray cat that we started taking care of. Then a …

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro. All opinions are 100% mine. Last month I wrote an article about Why Does Your Garden Grow and shared with you some of my gardening love and how I came to love the hobby so much. Every time I admire our flowers, pick …

This post with 15 frozen dessert recipes for summer is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Foodie.com. Check out Frozen Desserts for Summer by Michelle Pegram at Foodie.com I don't know about you, but even though it's only the unofficial start of summer still, I can't wait to start cranking out the …

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cottonelle. Having lived in various parts of the south my whole life, I only know one way to describe summer: hot, sticky and very humid. As a kid, I didn't think much of the heat, but I have to say as I get older, …

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Biz Stain & Odor Eliminator. All opinions are 100% mine. I have a confession to make. I'm constantly trying to get stains out of our laundry and we don't even have any kids! *deep breath* There, I said it. In all seriousness, both Mr. …

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kleenex. As you have probably read about in another post by now, Mr. Savvy and I finally moved into a bigger home in late March. It has been SO nice to finally have more room to live comfortably, but one thing we were really …

I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop is written by me and has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser. #NewFavorites #CollectiveBias Are you ready for a little summer indulgence? I'm sure some of your are saying, "Michelle, seriously? Summer is …

One of the things I look forward to most when spring rolls around and the weather starts to get warmer are lots of salads and slaws for both main and side dishes. One of my favorite ways to enjoy all these fresh spring goodies is to turn them into homemade slaws and salads. So, I …

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Duck Brand. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you always struggle for gift ideas? I know I sure do. I really prefer to give practical gifts that I know the receiver will really enjoy and actually be able to use instead of having another …

Ladies, you know how it is, right? Sometimes you just need a night in to relax with the girls. You don't want to have to worry about a dress or having perfect makeup to go out. Plus, don't even get started on how much of a strain going out can be on your budget. But, you …

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Libby's. All opinions are 100% mine. Happy Spring! Do you find that you only eat certain foods at specific times of the year even though you really love them and their available year-round these days? For example, during the spring I love fresh asparagus …

I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This post about medications for pets is a sponsored post written by me as part of a shop that has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser. #WalgreensRx #CollectiveBias I've had at least one pet since …

This mini sausage, spinach and swiss cheese frittatas recipe is part of a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Alpine Lace®. These past few weeks have been insanely busy with us moving, even though it's in the same city. I don't think it's possible for moves to be simple and easy no matter how …

This post with 15 pork recipes for family dinners is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Foodie.com. I don't know about you, but I love pork. While I love love love bacon, and really, who doesn't, my love for pork goes even beyond that. I grew up in North Carolina where pulled …

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Triad Retail Media. All opinions are 100% mine. Having cats of our own, I’ll be the first one to admit I can totally get sucked into all the super cute and funny cat memes and videos. So, we without a doubt love Grumpy Cat …

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro. All opinions are 100% mine. One thing that I haven’t talked about so much yet here on the blog is my love for gardening. That’s mostly because we’ve been living in a townhouse that didn’t really have much space for gardening at all. …

Buying furniture can be quite stressful. Check out our 5 tips for stress-free furniture buying. This is a sponsored article written by Smart Savvy Living on behalf of Havertys. #HavertysInspired If you've read some of the recent posts here on Smart Savvy Living, you've probably read that we're moving soon. Tomorrow's the big day for …

Looking for a classic party snack or appetizer everyone will love? You must try our Chex Party Mix recipe! This is a sponsored article written by Smart Savvy Living on behalf of General Mills®. Happy March! Are you ready to watch some awesome college basketball games? I'm honestly not a huge sports fan, but I've …

I participated in an Influencer Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for MassMutual. I received a promotional item to thank me for participating. What does the American Dream mean to you? Is it the same as your parents or grandparents American Dream? The American Dream of yesteryear seemed to be focused on working as hard …

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dollar General. All opinions are 100% mine. This slow cooker crunchy peanut clusters recipe is smooth, creamy and full of peanutty crunch!   I absolutely love my slow cooker and use it every chance I get. These days our lives are so busy, it’s …

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Honey Bunches of Oats. All opinions are 100% mine. As most of you have probably seen me mention before, I’m not much of a morning person. I’ve always been a night owl by nature and seem to get the most work done at night …

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Zubie. All opinions are 100% mine. Are you clueless about car mechanics and would love some extra information when the check engine light comes on? Do you have a significant other that’s always running late and makes you worry? Do you have a new …

In writing this post with beef stew recipes, I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for the Certified Angus Beef® brand. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. If I asked you all what your favorite comfort food dish was, I'm …

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of AeroLife™ . All opinions are 100% mine.   Making sure we stay at our optimum health can be tough with our busy lifestyles these days. Some days it’s hard to get enough sleep, then stay awake on too little sleep and make sure we’re …