Do you have cabin fever yet? It’s the time of year when all I can think about is taking a vacation over spring break or what we can do when school gets out for the summer. Yes, you can spend thousands of dollars taking your family somewhere for a week, but there are also a ton […]
I recently asked a question from a reader on Facebook, “What item did you buy recently that’s not worth the money you spent on it?” It had over 500 comments! Apparently it’s hard to escape buyer’s remorse, even if you are trying hard to be frugal and intentional about your purchases. Reader Question: What Did […]
If my kids have a choice about where we’re eating, they either choose Chick-fil-a or Moe’s. And one of the reasons they love Moe’s is the queso. What’s not to love about warm, creamy cheese that you can dip your chips in? However, when sticking to a frugal lifestyle we don’t eat out often, so […]
One of my favorite ways to simplify meal planning and keep food costs low is to schedule breakfast for dinner about once a week. To be honest, actual breakfast for my kids during the week is usually a muffin or cereal bar and some fruit. But when I’m making breakfast for dinner, I’ve got more space […]
Do you have at ruck loving kid in your life? If so, having a truck-themed birthday party is a fun idea to celebrate their special day. I’m a huge proponent of homemade cakes, and usually make homemade birthday cakes for my kids, but when a friend was asking about ideas to do a truck cake […]
Our family loves Chickfila (who doesn’t?), but eating there as a family gets expensive. I decided recently to try my hand at recreating it at home, and I think I’ve finally found a good result! My kids absolutely love this chicken and would totally eat it once a week! We love eating this chicken on […]
Are you planning a fun family trip to Florida this year?? This weekend only, you can score BOGO offers from both SeaWorld and Busch Gardens that will help you enjoy multiple parks as many times as you want!! Tip: You may really want to consider the annual pass offers. Many are $30-$40 more than a one-day […]
I love any recipe that can do double duty, which is true of my homemade sandwich bread. I use almost the same ingredients to make my homemade buns, and now I’m venturing into using the same dough to make this amazing pull apart garlic bread. There has never been any of this left over when […]
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and it can be a fun way to show love for your kids as well as your spouse. Here are some ideas for simple Valentines gifts for kids that are affordable but that will be a special treat in the middle of winter. Simple Valentines Gifts for Kids Markers […]
