Teens working in the summer is a win for everyone! They learn the value of earning their own money, learn to manage their money, and can help pay for their gas and expenses. It can be tricky to find great jobs though! Here are my top 10 summer jobs for teens. 10 Summer Jobs for […]
Help your kids avoid losing all their newly developed math and reading skills with some great summer learning apps and websites! Many of these are FREE or offer free trials that will get you through most of the summer. We try to limit screen time, but when we break out the tablets I want my kids to […]
I always get asked when’s the best time to buy ____. For big ticket items the answer is normally “on a 3 day weekend”! We always see the lowest prices over long weekends. There are a few specifics though depending on the time of year and current trends. Here are all the deals to grab […]
Whether you are driving across town or across the county, it is always great to save on gas! Here are the top 5 fuel rewards programs you want to be a member of. The best part: these programs are free to join. It takes 30 seconds to sign-up and another 30 seconds to enter your […]
This super simple fruit salad recipe is delicious and refreshing! Mix together your favorite fruits with a touch of maple syrup and you’re done. Notes: -Use whatever fruit you like! We like a combination of berries and pineapple. Mandarin oranges, kiwi, and melon would be great, too. -Make sure your fruits are well washed before […]
Do you feel like garage sales are so 2015?? While selling things online is definitely a great way to handle big ticket items, garage sales are still great for helping to clear out lots of items all at one time. Before you get excited about cleaning out the closets and making some money, there are some […]
Over the years, I’ve shared many quick tips about how to do things around the house in frugal and simple ways. I thought it was finally time to put them all in one place, since some were posted as long as 10 years ago! Most of these hacks can be done with things you already […]
It’s the time of year for lazy beach vacations, and you want ways to keep the kids happy without much work! So here are some ideas for super-simple (but satisfying) easy beach crafts that you can do on your special beach trip or while sitting at home dreaming of the waves. I’ve included some for […]
We’re members at Costco and every time I go, I usually grab one rotisserie chicken at a low price of $4.99 for dinner that night, plus another one that I can pull the meat off of so I can use the meat for another meal. There are so many ways to use rotisserie chicken, and […]
