Summer is coming, and for us that means days at the beach and longer road trips. I love reading or listening to books while we’re driving or flying, and there are certain kinds of books that just feel like summer reads. For you that might mean long fiction books or interesting nonfiction; whatever your genre, […]
Are you going on the road this summer? If you have kids, there can be some trepidation before you get in the car. Nobody wants their kids on screens for 8 straight hours, and audiobooks can help, but a fun road trip game can also be a way to mix it up. Here is a […]
Summer is almost here, and regardless of whether your kids go to public or private school, it is fun to mark the end of the school year and the beginning of summer with some kind of special activity or event. It doesn’t have to be big or expensive, but it can often be helpful to […]
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At the risk of sounding self-serving, Mother’s Day is just around the corner. This is one of those holidays that can be tough if our expectations don’t meet the reality. The commercials of breakfast in bed in a sunny, clean room while your children are smiling sweetly at you from the bedside are not exactly […]
If you’re going to be traveling this summer, may I recommend trying to stretch your brain and keep the learning going? There are some amazing podcasts out there, and history podcasts are perfect for settling in and getting lost in the narration. Here are 10 amazing history podcasts for road trips — or anytime! 10 […]
Several years ago I tried doing grocery store pickup at some of my local stores. It didn’t go well. I felt like they always messed up my order. The store was always great at giving me refunds and future discounts when they made a mistake, but it kind of soured me on the whole idea. […]
Are you on the hunt for a house right now? One of our readers recently asked on Facebook what they should look for before buying an old house. Other Southern Savers readers responded in droves and had so many helpful tips! Here’s a round-up of the best advice you readers gave to this questioning reader. […]
Easter is coming up soon, and sometimes when there is a big holiday event, there can be this pressure to cook an amazing meal. The truth is, there are lots of simple dishes that are delicious and don’t take up a lot of time and energy. What’s the point of being with family and friends […]
