Valentine’s Day may make you think of doing something romantic, but it can also be a fun day to celebrate with your kids. Whether you do it for a morning snack, “afternoon tea,” or an after-dinner dessert, I found 30 simple Valentine’s treats to make with your kids. When considering what to put on this […]
One of my jobs as a homeschooling mama is keeping my kids reading. Most of my girls read way more than I do, but for a couple of them reading isn’t fun. No matter their love for reading, the best trick to get everyone reading is finding really great books! That’s not as easy as it sounds… I […]
Welcome to our monthly post on how to stock your freezer! I have found over the years that I do not enjoy doing a huge cooking day where I make and freeze 20 casseroles. Instead, I like doing smaller batches using one main protein or ingredient and doing that slightly more often. Last month I […]
If you live in a house with other people, you probably are already well aware that planning, cooking, shopping for and cleaning up after meals is where a huge portion of your time and energy goes. When prices on everything keep rising, that adds another component of stress to keeping everyone’s bellies full. There is […]
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 […]
Sometimes you can look at your spending month after month and feel like you’re always coming up a little bit short. In some situations, it might be more of an income problem—maybe you need to think about a part-time job to get through a season. But in more cases than you might expect, cutting spending […]
Many of us come into a new year with goals and plans for how to improve our lives, whether it’s in the area of finances, health, or something else. Finding helpful resources to motivate you can be a key way to make smart goals and actually follow through. I’ve rounded up 23 personal development podcasts […]
If you’re a certified teacher in Southern CA, AZ, FL, or TX, this offer is just for you! SeaWorld is giving you FREE admission during 2023! Register and verify your credentials by March 31st to get this freebie. Teachers in AZ may register for the SeaWorld San Diego location. The Teacher Card is good from the time of […]
While I’m all for big outdoor gardens, whether for aesthetics or vegetable production, it’s not always practical. Some people don’t have the space or energy to handle that kind of garden. And some of us just genuinely prefer indoor plants! I’m no expert, but I’ve finally figured out over the years how to keep my houseplants […]
