It’s the time of the year when many families pack up the car and head out of town for a vacation to the beach or a trip to the mountains. Even if your kids are seasoned travelers, it can help to have something new to listen to when everybody piles into their seats. It’s also […]
Reading is one of my favorite hobbies because it is one of the most frugal hobbies there is! If you know how to utilize your local library or even just swap books with friends, then you can enjoy the pleasures of reading without spending a dime. It can also be an individual or group activity, […]
There’s nothing like a cool drink on a hot summer day, whether it’s on your screened in porch, by the pool, or at the beach. Culturally, though, it seems like many of these drink ideas contain alcohol. That might be fine with you, but there are a few reasons why I have rounded up 10 […]
It’s the end of a month again, so we’re here to take a look at the state of our finances. I like to go through a list of end of the month budget questions at the end of every month to see if there is anything I need to—or want to—change as we move into […]
Over the years, I have shared dozens of ideas and resources for things to do over the summer. Whether you’re planning a staycation, looking for ways to keep your kids’ brains stimulated when they’re out of school, or need ideas for when the weather is too hot or rainy to be outside, I’ve got your […]
Through 6/22 head over to Target for an outdoor toys Circle Offer! Get 20% off select Step2 Outdoor Toys. This discount is automatically applied at checkout if you are logged into your Target Circle account. The two applicable toys are listed below. Both are a great way to beat the summer heat and liven up […]
One of our favorite family activities is read-aloud time. It is part of our homeschool time, but also part of every vacation road trip. The key to making reading aloud enjoyable is to find good books to read. So today I’m going to share some of my favorite read-aloud books for kids that are […]
If you want to go on a trip or vacation and not break the bank, saving where you can is crucial. One big area that adds up fast is eating out at restaurants and fast food. These frugal road trip food ideas will help keep people happy in the car and save money as well. […]
