You all know I’m all about being frugal, but sometimes there are things that I know would be frugal but that seem overwhelming because I’ve never done them before. Redoing furniture is one of those things. I know plenty of people who have done it, but I had never tried. But then someone we knew […]
If you’re looking for some last-minute decorations on the cheap (or free), check out some free Christmas printables I found abound the internet. If hanging them on the wall with nails is too much of a seasonal commitment for you, switch out a couple of your old pictures for these printables and keep the old […]
I’m not a big fan of tricking my kids by putting vegetables in things. We eat plenty of vegetables the normal way, where they can see what they are. That said, I’m not against beefing up the nutritional value of a food by adding veggies, even if it’s a little unconventional. That’s what I’ve done […]
I recently heard an idea to make a list of meals that you find easy to make and that most of the people in your family like. You don’t have to eat these meals over and over again, but it’s great to have a list to reference when you’re drawing a blank. So here are […]
Christmas is just around the corner, and maybe you’ve been struggling with what to cook. Or maybe you realized you didn’t get enough for that complicated recipe and don’t want to venture back out to the store. Either way, I’ve got you covered! Here are 10 of my favorite simple Christmas side dishes. You probably […]
Many of us still have a lot of Christmas shopping to do, but it’s about time to start wrapping gifts. You can always use store bought wrapping paper, but these DIY Christmas gift wrap ideas are super fun and add an extra special touch to your presents to make them more personal and festive. Another […]
Want an idea of what weeks will have coupons in the paper?? Based on historical trends, we’ve made a 2021 Sunday Coupon Insert schedule that should help you know when to stock up on papers (or to just skip a week). Keep in mind that there are always a few little changes. There will also be […]
Whether you’re home for the holidays or you’ve been home a lot more since the spring, board games are always a fun option to bring the family together and provide opportunities for connection. However, age and personality differences can make some games actually cause conflict! One solution to this problem is to play cooperative board […]
Last week for Thanksgiving dinner, I made an old family recipe, and it was a huge hit. It’s actually an adaptation of a dish my grandmother used to make, but since she passed away, we have modified it to make the preparation easier, and no one has minded. You may have heard of twice baked […]
