There’s nothing like a cool drink on a hot summer day, whether it’s on your screened in porch, by the pool, or at the beach. Culturally, though, it seems like many of these drink ideas contain alcohol. That might be fine with you, but there are a few reasons why I have rounded up 10 […]
A new month is upon us, and as summer progresses, different fruits and vegetables come into season. You’ll always get the best bang for your buck by buying what’s in season, so I’ll be sharing what to buy in July that should hopefully be on sale at your local grocery stores. Consider checking out some […]
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 […]
These super flavorful chicken teriyaki skewers are great for a family dinner or for a cookout! You could also try using fresh pineapple, squash, or spicy peppers. Make it a full meal by serving it with cooked rice! Note: This is the skewer rack I’m using in the photos! I like it because it helps […]
If you’re like me, date night a lot of times looks like dinner and a movie after the kids have gone to bed. Sometimes it’s a chick flick, sometimes it’s something more up his alley, but we tend to sit in front of the television forever scrolling through all of the options. If you need […]
It’s the end of a month again, so we’re here to take a look at the state of our finances. I like to go through a list of end of the month budget questions at the end of every month to see if there is anything I need to—or want to—change as we move into […]
Summer is probably the most inexpensive season to decorate your home for. One of the cheapest ways to freshen your home without spending any money is by simply opening the curtains. Let the light in to make a big impact on your home. Other than that, here are a few other inexpensive ways to decorate […]
Buying a boxed mix for sweet breads and muffins is cheap; you can usually get them for $1 or less on sale. But making homemade baked goods tastes so much better, and it’s really not that much more complicated. Plus, you can control the ingredients. Most baked good recipes are also flexible and forgiving. If […]
