Now that the popular Mint budgeting app is disappearing, I thought it would be a good time to update you and some of the top budgeting apps out there. Whether you are an avid Mint user in search of a replacement app or you are just getting started on tracking your money, there is something here for you. […]
I’ve been posting DIY Christmas ideas for years, so this year I decided to give you a “best of” DIY Christmas. Some of these are ideas I’ve developed on my own; others are not my ideas but ones we’ve enjoyed. This list runs the gamut of decorations to gifts to craft projects, so it should […]
Over the years, I’ve shared dozens of ideas about how to have a fun Christmas without going overboard. This time of year can really blow your budget if you don’t plan ahead, but there are so many ways to enjoy the season simply and without spending a ton of money. Here are all of my […]
Make some homemade Christmas treats to gift to family and friends this season! Here is a roundup of some festive chocolates, pretzels, and lots more. Homemade Christmas Treats Recipes: White Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats | The Kitchen is My Playground Christmas Pretzels | The Monday Box Santa Hat Brownies | Daisy’s World 4-Ingredient Christmas Candies […]
I would start decorating for Christmas in August if my husband let me. He doesn’t so I win another way… we tend to keep up our decorations until February! Seriously, I’m a little in love with Christmas. We don’t go all out, or even fancy at all. Most of our decorations are handmade ornaments and […]
If you’re a reading family, then you probably love having good books to read throughout the year. There are plenty of Christmas books out there, but we try to focus on read alouds that are the Christmas story we know from the Bible. To help you sort through the options, here are more than 25 Christ […]
As we get closer to Christmas everyone’s schedules get crazy! Whether you have class parties, drop in work events or just friends coming over, I’ve got you covered with these 10 simple holiday desserts. Many of these could be made with your kids and that use ingredients that are easy to find and that you may even […]
Get festive by making these eggnog crinkle cookies! They’re super easy because they use a secret ingredient: boxed cake mix. I used a yellow cake mix, but you can also use a white cake mix. Plus, boxed cake mix is often on sale at lots of stores around town! PrintEggnog Crinkle Cookies (Using Cake Mix!) […]
While in my mind Christmas is filled with sitting around a fire and drinking hot chocolate by the Christmas tree, it’s actually crazy busy. It is full of Christmas cards, presents, family gatherings, and lots of fun traditions. It’s all fun and games until you realize how much work it all takes! To help keep […]
