Every year my husband usually has to tell me it’s too early to start putting up Christmas decorations, so I’ve learned that I can get away with putting up fall/autumn decorations (aka Thanksgiving) in October, which is okay with me. I’m already playing with ideas for this year’s mantel. Here are some of the fall mantel decor […]
College football season is HERE! The number one question I get is how to save money and still get all the games. It feels tricky since every team ends up on so many channels. No matter what you want to stream, there are tons of options with the 5 best streaming providers below. Each is a […]
A friend who has been going through a hard season recently asked if I’d be willing to come clean out and organize her pantry. She knows this is something I love to do, so it didn’t even feel like a sacrifice. It took me less than 2 hours, which isn’t too bad. If she wasn’t […]
Need a good college dorm room packing list? I have you covered! Last year we officially crossed into the world of parenting college aged kids. Sending your kids off to school is a bit overwhelming, even more so if your kids are like mine and heading to school 6+ hours away. If they need something, there […]
As the summer winds down, it’s time to start planning and packing for college! I know thinking about your little babies all grown up and taking on the world can be sad, but you still need to help prepare them. I have compiled a list of 10 things that you will most definitely want them […]
One of the many lessons we need to teach our kids is good financial habits. Sadly though most of us don’t have our own accounts in order to really teach much other than “don’t do what I do.” Rather than burying your head in the sand and hoping it all works out, here are some easy […]
The summer heat is coming, which means I may cry when I look at my power bill. When it’s 110 degrees outside and my family wants it to be 74 inside, it’s not cheap. This leaves you with two options: listen to everyone complain or look for ways to save. Here are ways to save […]
There is nothing worse than going into your kitchen and noticing something moving… and realizing you have a whole trail of ants exploring your house. Living in the South, the season for these kinds of pests is from March to October, so I’ve become somewhat of an expert in dealing with unwanted pests. The warm […]
If you’re like me, your garden may not live up to all of your hopes and dreams. The good news is that there are lots of fun ideas for yard projects that will improve your garden year-round, no matter the weather or your gardening skills. Sometimes all it takes is one fun project to change up […]
