I’m all about a warm bowl of oatmeal in the winter, but in the summer, I want something quick and refreshing for breakfast. I love making smoothies because they can be portable if needed, and you can prep ingredients ahead of time in the freezer to make it faster in the morning. It’s also a […]
If you’re looking to learn something new, you can find it on YouTube. I recently installed a new kitchen faucet by watching a video on YouTube, and my husband loves to watch gardening videos. There is a lot of other stuff on YouTube that may not be the best for anyone, let alone young kids. […]
The tighter your budget is, the less likely you are to have extra funds for fun things like travel. It may be tempting to call going to Dairy Queen a vacation, but there are ways to plan a frugal vacation and still have a blast. Keep in mind that being frugal doesn’t mean you don’t […]
Sometimes you just need a recipe that’s good bowl after bowl after bowl (even as leftovers the next day). This 30-minute taco soup is one of those recipes! You’ll use basic ingredients to put this together and it’s mostly hands off. Serve it hot with tortilla chips, cheese, and sour cream. Print30-Minute Taco Soup Ingredients1 […]
Most folks in the US are about to get a chunk of money from their tax refund and/or a stimulus check. Many reports are saying they will start to make direct deposits this weekend stimulus funds! Many folks need this to pay bills and put food on the table. If you aren’t needing the money […]
Sensory play is something I did with my older kids, but I don’t know if I knew I was doing it. It’s all the rage now, and for good reason: kids love exploring things with all five senses, and sensory play is all about touch. There are so many things you’re probably constantly telling little […]
One Baby item we rarely used was Baby Cereal, and yet I always had some on hand for each kid. I don’t think we even used one serving with the last baby… If you have or recently have had a baby in your home, you might find yourself in the same boat. It might seem a […]
Ever have something break and you just think “great, there goes my savings!” Don’t call a professional – I’ve compiled a list of common household fixes of things you can do yourself! It’s okay if you don’t feel like you’re very handy around the house, some projects are actually a lot easier than you would […]
You saved up enough to by that new fridge you wanted (or, more likely, your old trusty one died and you need a new one ASAP). Most appliance purchases end up being quick emergency purchases, which doesn’t always leave a lot of time for shopping around. There are still some great ways to save and […]
