It’s the time of year when many families hit the road and find themselves in the car for long periods of time. If that’s you, then I’ve got something to help today—some of our favorite simple family road trip games. You don’t need to spend money or buy any fancy supplies to play these. Most […]
Our nation’s capital can be an expensive place! You will have to pay for lodging and food when you go, so the best way to save money is to do some of the amazing free things to do in Washington DC. From the zoo to the Smithsonian to the various gardens, you can spend a […]
My grandmother made corn muffins every week with the classic blue box of Jiffy cornbread mix. It’s actually super simple to make a homemade version that tastes just like the boxed mix! Tip: These muffins would also be good with some extra flavors stirred in the batter: corn kernels, diced jalapeno, chopped onion, etc. PrintHomemade […]
Crafts are a great way to keep you and/or your kiddos entertained during the summer! Why not do a craft that reminds you of all the good times you had on your vacations this summer? We collect seashells from our Summer beach trip and put them in a vase, but here are some creative ways […]
Sugar cookies may seem like a holiday food, but they can actually be perfect for any time of year. You can add icing, sprinkles, or other mix-ins and suit them to any season or holiday. This recipe is super simple. I whipped up a batch of this dough in less than 10 minutes last night. […]
Summer is coming, and for us that means days at the beach and longer road trips. I love reading or listening to books while we’re driving or flying, and there are certain kinds of books that just feel like summer reads. For you that might mean long fiction books or interesting nonfiction; whatever your genre, […]
Are you going on the road this summer? If you have kids, there can be some trepidation before you get in the car. Nobody wants their kids on screens for 8 straight hours, and audiobooks can help, but a fun road trip game can also be a way to mix it up. Here is a […]
Whether you’re looking to upgrade, downsize, find a replacement car, etc. many of us have found ourselves in the used car market lately. And finding a used car right now could be daunting. Prices are higher than normal and inventory is down. Finding and getting a good deal on a used car is always hard, but especially now. […]
Summer is almost here, and regardless of whether your kids go to public or private school, it is fun to mark the end of the school year and the beginning of summer with some kind of special activity or event. It doesn’t have to be big or expensive, but it can often be helpful to […]
