If you’re planning a beach vacation anytime soon, you have to be prepared for a rainy day or two. Here are some rainy day beach activities to keep the kids entertained. You can always go to the mall or the movies, but that can add up. Whether you’ve already collected treasures from the beach, or […]
Summer is here (officially June 20)! Many of us are already dealing with the heat that comes along with the season. I recently asked readers about their favorite meals to make on hot days. Several people mentioned that they use the air fryer or toaster oven instead of turning on their oven which is a […]
Many parents are eagerly waiting for the monthly child tax payments to start in mid July. For many it will be a much needed help to have the money monthly rather than all at one time as a tax refund. For some families though, these monthly payments may mean a very large tax bill at […]
I’m on a mission to stock my freezer, by thinking outside the box and doing some less traditional freezer options. One thing I wanted to try was frozen pizzas. I knew I could make more delicious pizza than store bought. We love homemade pizza night, and regularly make our own dough for it, but of […]
Join me in just a few minutes for our weekly Monday Night Q&A session, starting at 8:30 pm. How’s your 2021 budget looking?? Are there areas you can you cut? Even better… how can you bring in more income? Sometimes making ends meet really works better when you bring more to the table!! Feel free to bring any […]
A few weeks ago I shared my top 20 free educational iPhone apps for kids, but don’t worry—today I’ve got the same list for Android users! There is a good bit of overlap in terms of what is offered for users of different devices, but there are also some apps that are only available for […]
If you’ve ever dumped a bunch of food in the trash and felt a twinge of guilt, I’m here to help! It probably not possible to prevent all food waste, but there are a few things you can incorporate into your routine to help you waste less and save more. These food hacks not only […]
The arrival of spring and summer means that those of us with gardens are about to have arms overflowing with fresh produce! And even if you don’t have your own garden, farmers’ markets and produce co-ops are another way to find inexpensive produce to feed your family. The problem comes when you have more than you can […]
What kid doesn’t love chicken nuggets? Mine aren’t picky at all and will eat pretty much whatever kind I find on sale at the store. There’s not much easier than popping a pan of dino nuggets in the oven. It’s actually not that tricky to make your own chicken nuggets and they are much higher […]
