Being frugal and paying attention to your finances is obviously important, but sometimes it can be hard to look beyond the day-to-day. Planning and thinking ahead is crucial in order to ensure financial stability in the future. Planning for retirement and taking steps to put money aside for when you’re working is one component of […]
I know that we’re barely into September, but the holidays will be here before you know it. In fact, if you’ve been inside Hobby Lobby this summer, then it’s apparently been Christmas for several weeks already! Planning ahead can feel like a chore at the time, but your future self will thank you for the […]
Did you know September is National Preparedness Month? Of course, weather events that cause emergency situations happen all year, but this month, the government encourages folks to think about they are prepared for fires, hurricanes, floods, or whatever is most likely where you live. Here are my tips on how to prepare for an emergency, […]
Let’s face it: mornings can easily be the busiest part of your day, and non-filling breakfasts can leave you feeling empty and sluggish. Here’s a list of quick breakfast recipes that will make your mornings easier! Note: The majority of these will make heading out the door much easier if you do prep work beforehand. […]
If you’ve had chili mac and love it, you’ll love this recipe for Chuck Wagon mac! I’m honestly not quite sure of how this dish received its title, but I do know that it’s a quick meal to put together that is 1. unique, 2. full of veggies, and 3. really good! Tip: Use the […]
Even though in South Carolina, fall doesn’t begin until mid-October, fall is my favorite season. Growing up in Florida, I can’t handle winter too well, and summer gets a little unbearable… but fall is perfect. As a frugal girl, fall is also my favorite because of the huge clearance deals we see as stores prep for […]
El Paso, Texas, might not be a travel destination you had at the top of your list, but after looking for activities there for families on the go, I’m impressed! There are tons of free things to do in El Paso, from learning about history to exploring the great outdoors. There are also sobering opportunities […]
Our family loves a good movie night, but there is nothing worse than sitting down and spending 20 minutes looking through all the options to find something. With fall right around the corner, I decided to make a list of fall family movies we can refer to when we’re looking for something to watch over […]
