If you haven’t heard yet, there’s a total solar eclipse happening next week! I’ve gathered together a few different fun activities to do with your kids this weekend to get them excited about the eclipse. My personal favorite are the eclipse pancakes and fruit snacks! If you haven’t already, you may want to do your […]
It’s time to start getting ready to head back to school! There’s something about getting a note in my lunch box when I was a kid that made me feel especially loved. It’s a time for you to connect with your child during the day while they’re at school and you’re at home or work […]
It’s summer and that means it’s time for lots of yummy and fresh (and cheap!) produce. You can enjoy it all year long when you can and preserve. If you’ve ever canned before, you probably know that it can be somewhat of a big process. If you’re not feeling the canning thing, try quick pickling! It’s […]
Join me in just a few minutes for our weekly Monday Night Q&A session, starting at 8:30 pm. This week we will chat about favorite rewards programs, loyalty perks and even credit cards. (This is our favorite way to travel and well worth it). Feel free to bring any other questions you have too (they can always be […]
School is about to start back for most of us and life is going to get a little more hectic. Sometimes we need a little push to help us get in the groove again. I’ve rounded up a few helpful printable household checklists to get us going. Household, Pantry & Freezer Inventory Printables Age-Appropriate Chore […]
Now that our family lives deep in the country, my kids have a blast with all of the wilderness! They make forts from sticks, hunt for bugs and pretty much get into everything. So I thought it would be fun to research crafts we can do with what we find outside. The first craft I saw […]
Need some date time this weekend? Here are some of my favorite frugal date ideas so you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to have quality time! Let’s Get Cooking: Make a Meal Together Make a Date Night at Home Special TV Series Marathon Bird Watching Date Adopt a Pet for a […]
Sign up for the Fuel Rewards program and save 5¢ off every gallon of gas you buy! They have just upped their program to give everyone Instant Gold Status! You don’t need to earn anything, or wait for the savings. Drive up, enter your ID and you’ve got 5¢ off a gallon of gas. The […]
The summer has flown by and is quickly coming to an end. This is a tough time for some parents as they say goodbye to their children and send them off to college. We all know that college can take quiet a bite out of your finances. Don’t be tricked into thinking you need to […]
