As you read this I am packing my bags to head off tomorrow to Scotland! I surprised my husband and “gave” him a trip to Scotland for Christmas (and his birthday, our anniversary, my birthday…). I say it was a gift, but in reality the gift was from grandmothers being willing to watch our kids! […]
If you’re paying attention to any food or cooking blogs these days, then you can’t avoid mentions of the Instant Pot. I know I mention it a lot with deals and recipes! Those who love their Instant Pot really love it, and for good reason: It combines several kitchen appliances in one and also cooks many […]
Consignment sale season is upon is! I am a huge consignment sale fan. You can get pretty much anything you need for kids for a faction of the price. Once you realize you can get a toy that is $10 on Amazon for $2, you’ll be hooked too. In my experience, not all sales are […]
There are times when you just need to pamper yourself and Valentines Day is one of those times. Whether you are alone this year or have been married for the last 40 years, sometimes a treat from yourself is the gift that lifts you up and makes you smile the most. Here are my top […]
Yesterday I shared some frugal kids birthday party ideas. I mentioned that one thing you can do is make a special cake for your child without breaking the bank, so today I’m going to expand on that and share some fun and frugal birthday cake ideas! It’s up to you whether you want to do […]
Birthday’s can add a lot of stress to a tight budget, and throwing birthday parties can really mess things up. There are some great frugal birthday party ideas to help you celebrate and hopefully keep you on budget! In the past week, I had a conversation with a friend whose daughter is about to turn […]
Star Wars fans! It’s almost Valentine’s Day and I’ve found some great DIY Star Wars Valentine’s ideas you and your kids can work on together! Tip: Print the printables on cardstock instead of regular computer paper: the crafts will be durable for little hands and last longer. Find more kids’ Valentine’s ideas by visiting my […]
