As the summer winds down, it’s time to start planning and packing for college! I know thinking about your little babies all grown up and taking on the world can be sad, but you still need to help prepare them. I have compiled a list of 10 things that you will most definitely want them […]
If you’ve got bananas and chocolate, you can make this yummy treat! You may have seen a product in the grocery store called Banana Dippers: they’re essentially sliced bananas dipped in chocolate. You can make them yourself for a lot cheaper. This would be a great treat for your kids to help with, too. The […]
One of the many lessons we need to teach our kids is good financial habits. Sadly though most of us don’t have our own accounts in order to really teach much other than “don’t do what I do.” Rather than burying your head in the sand and hoping it all works out, here are some easy […]
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 […]
