It’s hard to believe summer is almost over, but back to school season is upon us. For us, that means being on the go some days and also needing easy breakfast and lunch options so we can be more efficient. Whether you home school or your kids leave home for school (or a combination of […]
We’ve got another Olympics starting soon!! Start getting ready now with some fun ideas to get the kids excited and into watching and cheering on our athletes. These are all simple ideas using things you probably already have on hand! Tip: If you are homeschooling or just want to encourage your kids to learn more, […]
A lot of waffle batter recipes call for separating the eggs, whisking the egg whites, and folding them into the batter. While this method makes super delicious waffles, it’s not always the most feasible recipe when you’re wanting them quickly. This one-bowl waffles recipe uses, you guessed it, one bowl. Start by whisking the whole […]
Right now you can get a Craftsy Premium Membership for just 99¢! Good for one year, this membership typically costs $113! Craftsy is a great resource if you like to create with your hands, including embroidery, cooking, drawing, and more – over 20 different categories. Get help, tips, and instruction from over 2,000 online crafts classes, […]
We are in the middle of back to school shopping season and many states have their tax free weekends either this weekend or in the next two weeks. These can be great weekends for saving, but can also be crowded and stressful! (Here’s a reference chart of tax-free weekends this year). Tip: Some states don’t […]
When you get invited to an outdoor picnic event or summer potluck, sometimes it can be hard to decide what to make. Very few recipes taste good at a lukewarm temperature, so you have to be intentional about what you make. We often have events like this after church and there’s no way to heat […]
I love meat as much as the next person, but our family also enjoys seafood and vegetarian recipes. Whether you just prefer this kind of food or have to avoid meat for dietary reasons, here are some of our favorite seafood and vegetarian recipes! Southern Savers Favorite Seafood and Vegetarian Recipes Black Bean Patties Crispy […]
One of the things I enjoy about having the kids outdoors is how much it encourages them to be nature explorers. I like to let the kids be creative with what they find outside, so I decided to research fun arts & crafts projects for kids using materials found in nature. There are some great […]
Here is a list of recipes for some great summer side dishes to have handy this season! Take them along to a cookout or enjoy with your family in the evenings. Summer Side Dishes: photo via delish.com Corn Salad photo via belleofthekitchen.com Greek Cucumber Salad photo via amindfullmom.com Old Fashioned Baked Beans photo via dinneratthezoo.com […]
