With 5 kids (and lots of pets) my house will not be spotless anytime soon. For the foreseeable future there will be be dress-up clothes, art projects, and Legos adorning my halls, but that doesn’t mean we have to give up all hope. The solution to battling the mess without losing your mind: a cleaning schedule. […]
If you’re a backyard gardener, then you probably have tomatoes coming out of your ears right now! It’s the height of summer, which especially in the South, means tomato season. Even if you’re not growing them yourself, roadside stands abound this time of year, so you can almost always find a place to get fresh […]
Breakfast for dinner is a favorite around here, but sometimes I like to mix things up. This sausage and pepper biscuit casserole is kind of like a quiche flipped upside down with a biscuit crust. And you can certainly just used canned biscuit dough, but making the dough yourself is not very difficult and makes […]
It is always fun to visit new cities, but one thing I have found is it is hard to know what to do when you get there. Many cities have signature attractions, but sometimes those places cost a fortune. Here are some amazing things to do in the beautiful Midwestern city of Minneapolis that won’t […]
So, your child is moving into a college dorm this year? If they’re anything like I was, they already have their comforter set, pillows, posters and picture frames picked out. And you’re looking at it and only seeing dollar signs. I’m bringing you some of my tips to save on college dorm decor. Saving on […]
School uniforms come with a love/hate relationship for most people. Many districts say that they save parents money, plus there is no more stress over what to wear everyday or that someone else has more fashionable clothing. While those are all great, buying a line of clothing that is like work attire for children is […]
I hope you’ve enjoyed the series this week on school lunches. If you’re packing lunches for even one kid, it’s definitely an additional component of your household life, meal planning, and grocery shopping. I’ve shared actual school lunch ideas here and there over the course of this series, but today I want to give you a […]
This week I’m sharing all of our favorite tips and tricks to saving money on school lunches. While some maybe things you are already doing, hopefully this is helping you get some ideas too! Today I want to share some lunchbox hacks that don’t necessarily have to do with saving money but may help you simplify […]
