July is an exciting time during the summer where cookouts and fireworks are in full swing! While there are some great things to buy in July, including laptops, gym memberships, air conditioning units and more, there are certain items that would be best to wait on. You might find some Fourth of July sales, but […]
It’s hard to believe summer is almost over, but back to school season is upon us. For us, that means being on the go some days and also needing easy breakfast and lunch options so we can be more efficient. Whether you home school or your kids leave home for school (or a combination of […]
It’s hard to believe the summer is over, but denial doesn’t actually keep time from passing! As the school year begins, you can make the thought of going back to school FUN by instituting some family traditions that your kids will look forward to. Today I’m going to share 17 fun (and relatively simple!) back […]
We’ve got another Olympics starting soon!! Start getting ready now with some fun ideas to get the kids excited and into watching and cheering on our athletes. These are all simple ideas using things you probably already have on hand! Tip: If you are homeschooling or just want to encourage your kids to learn more, […]
A lot of waffle batter recipes call for separating the eggs, whisking the egg whites, and folding them into the batter. While this method makes super delicious waffles, it’s not always the most feasible recipe when you’re wanting them quickly. This one-bowl waffles recipe uses, you guessed it, one bowl. Start by whisking the whole […]
Need a good college dorm room packing list? I have you covered! Last year we officially crossed into the world of parenting college aged kids. Sending your kids off to school is a bit overwhelming, even more so if your kids are like mine and heading to school 6+ hours away. If they need something, there […]
Right now you can get a Craftsy Premium Membership for just 99¢! Good for one year, this membership typically costs $113! Craftsy is a great resource if you like to create with your hands, including embroidery, cooking, drawing, and more – over 20 different categories. Get help, tips, and instruction from over 2,000 online crafts classes, […]
We are in the middle of back to school shopping season and many states have their tax free weekends either this weekend or in the next two weeks. These can be great weekends for saving, but can also be crowded and stressful! (Here’s a reference chart of tax-free weekends this year). Tip: Some states don’t […]
When you get invited to an outdoor picnic event or summer potluck, sometimes it can be hard to decide what to make. Very few recipes taste good at a lukewarm temperature, so you have to be intentional about what you make. We often have events like this after church and there’s no way to heat […]
