The new year is right around the corner, and if you have kids, you may not be planning to spend the night out celebrating. If so, it can be fun to spend the evening together watching a movie, listening to music, playing board games, and doing other family activities. Making crafts is something my kids […]
Want an idea of what weeks will have coupons in the paper?? Based on historical trends, we’ve made a 2022 Sunday Coupon Insert schedule that should help you know when to stock up on papers (or to just skip a week). Keep in mind that there are always a few little changes. There will also be weeks […]
When I was in college, a sweet older woman from my church brought me a container of these during final exam week. I may have eaten them all in one day. Ever since, these have been a staple of my Christmas baking. They work for any time of year, but I find that I have […]
Don’t lose any money in your Flexible Spending Accounts this weekend! You must use FSA cash by 12/31 or it will all be forfeited. I know it seems silly to have a random shopping spree, but it’s better than just wasting money. Here are a few ideas of ways to use FSA cash before the […]
I love a good cheese ball during holiday gatherings and this easy cheese ball recipe is no exception. It’s easy to put together and is great with crackers, vegetables, or pretzels. Tip: This is optional, but try toasting your pecans before chopping them up! It makes for a deeper pecan flavor. Preheat your oven to […]
This year I’ve created gift guides to cover all different ages, as well as a few to cover special interests. Shopping for gifts can be tough if you’re buying for multiple people, and if you’re on a budget, you want to find just the right thing and use your money wisely and intentionally. Here is […]
Craft stores have changed over the years, but they’re still going strong as brick and mortar stores. Sure, you can buy almost everything on Amazon, but there’s something special about browsing a craft store. The three biggest stores—Michaels, Jo-Ann Fabric & Crafts, and Hobby Lobby—often have great sales, but craft store coupon policies have changed greatly […]
You might be the kind of person who gets all their Christmas stuff together ahead of time. I usually do with presents, but sometimes I put off stockings until the last minute. If you’re like me and don’t have time to order things online or live in a more rural place with limited nearby stores, […]
If you’re a reading family, then you probably love having good books to read throughout the year. There are plenty of Christmas books out there, but we try to focus on read alouds that are the Christmas story we know from the Bible. To help you sort through the options, here are more than 25 Christ […]
