In the summer, I’m really into meals that don’t require a lot of time standing around. With a sheet pan meal, I can do other things while dinner is in the oven and don’t need to stay in the kitchen. This Italian chicken sheet pan dinner was a big hit with everyone in my family, and […]
It’s summer as I’m writing this post, and with lots of day trips and activities, it seems like my kids are wanting to eat constantly. They get three good meals a day, but sometimes they just need a snack in between meals. I want it to be something that will actually combat hunger, so I […]
When we go on a trip, there’s already a lot of inherent expenses: food, lodging, and gas. But in terms of things to do while we’re there, I always love finding free or almost-free things to do so that we can enjoy family time without spending a lot of money. I’ve done my research and […]
I have been getting a lot of questions lately about saving on textbooks and homeschooling curriculum. There are so many options and it can seem so expensive that shopping may be overwhelming at first, but here are some tips about how to navigate your options. Saving on Textbooks and Homeschool Curriculum Free Online Text Books […]
Our family loves camping! Not only is it a super frugal way to go on a trip together, life feels a little slower and more adventurous while we are out in the woods. Food is also an important part of camping, and I love trying new recipes that we can cook over the fire. Today […]
Living in the South, when summer comes, I’m not in the mood for meat and potatoes. Breakfast is fruit or smoothies, dinner is something on the grill, and for lunch I love a good salad. Not only can I take advantage of fresh garden produce that we’ve got in our vegetable garden, but I can […]
Summer is here, and no matter where you live, warm weather has probably brought mosquitoes to your door. Even if you avoid having the kinds of things in your yard that attract them (like standing water), sometimes there’s not much you can do. I’ve rounded up a list of the 7 best mosquito control products […]
When we have a large group over for dinner, I usually want to serve dessert, but if I’m already making all the other food, I want a simple dessert that feeds a crowd. We love to practice hospitality, but I don’t like feeling exhausted by the time everyone arrives and we sit down to eat. […]
Everyone knows that San Francisco is home of the Golden Gate Bridge, but there are so many more things to do in the city! Here are 25 FREE things to do in San Francisco. Top 25 Free Things to Do in San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge A nice stroll or bike ride across Golden Gate […]
