The Holy City (aka Charleston SC) is one of the most fascinating and fulfilling cities in the country. It’s rich with our nation’s history and every street reminds you of that. Honestly, you could spend hours in Charleston simply walking around and observing the architecture and beauty, but there are lots of other things you […]
Goodbye single-use products, hello money savings! Have you ever balled up some aluminum foil, tossed a used sandwich bag or dumped your mop pad and thought “what a waste.” While I’m not opposed to flipping the foil or cleaning out a gently used Ziploc, sometimes it just makes sense to get the products MADE to […]
I wasn’t surprised when the orthodontist told me that my twins needed braces, but I was utterly flabbergasted when he told me the price. Being the frugal mom that I am (and knowing 3 more children will probably also need braces), I got to work figuring out how to save on braces. Here are the […]
We are already getting cucumbers from our garden, so I’m remembering back to last summer when I tried to make quick pickled vegetables for the first time. I don’t love raw cucumbers, but I absolutely love pickles. I also experimented with pickling onions and peppers, and the experiment did not disappoint. This recipe is for […]
Summer is coming, and if you have kids, then it probably means a change in your schedule. If your kids go to public or private school out of the house, then it means more kids at home. Even if you have younger kids in preschool, they are probably home more in the summer. And if […]
I recently had the opportunity to talk with some older women about marriage. We are in a busy season of life where date nights do not always happen. They had some fantastic advice on how to love your spouse well even when things are chaotic and money is tight. The main thing I took away: […]
If you like to read, chances are you’ve either been in or thought about being in a book club. Have you ever thought about starting your own? A book club is one of those things a lot of people may be interested in but feel intimated to initiate. If you do the legwork of […]
If you’re headed out of town this summer, you may be feeling anxious about time in the car with kids. Screens aren’t a bad option, but sometimes you want your kids to take a break. To help with boredom and make the trip feel like it doesn’t last as long, activity books are a great […]
