One of my good friends is having to avoid dairy because she’s nursing a baby with a milk allergy. I’ve taken it upon myself to try out some recipes that I can take to her to help her with these exhausting days. I’m pleased to report there are so many ways to make familiar recipes […]
We always go to church on Easter morning, but we also enjoy having a good meal with friends and family after church. However, a big meal can mean dishes that take a long time to prepare and cook. So this year I went looking for ideas for a make ahead Easter dinner. I may not […]
Whether you have one kid or five kids, when it comes to extracurricular activities, it can really add up. We all want our kids to be stimulated emotionally and physically, and things like music lessons or sports leagues have a lot of value in teaching kids important life skills. Even if you limit each child […]
Looking for a fun vacation spot for the whole family? Great Wolf Lodge is it! There is a huge indoor water park, crafts, games, ice cream, and so much more. All those options also means it can get really expensive, really quickly. Thankfully there are a lot of ways to save! Here is a round-up […]
Playing games as a family is great for bonding and can also teach kids how to win and lose well in a safe setting, so it’s something we love to do together! I confess though, I do not enjoy playing games like Candy Land or Sorry. Once our kids are old enough, I’m ready to teach […]
It’s the end of a month, and as I did in my January Budget Recap, I find it helpful to check in at the end of the month to see how the month went and if there is any tweaking I need to do before a new month is underway. If you don’t have a […]
Sometimes we can feel like our house needs a facelift, but renovations can come in the $1000s of dollars and usually aren’t something we can do quickly or spontaneously. Thankfully, there are so many ways you can upgrade your house in small ways without breaking the bank. And you can do it yourself without hiring […]
A few years ago I decided to start using the Acorns app to help us get more money in savings and investments. With no pain on our part (meaning we never even notice the amounts moved to savings) we’ve saved over $3,000 so far!! Acorns is a savings & investment program that helps you make small […]
