Fall is in the air, and there are so many fun things you can do to celebrate. If you have kiddos who enjoy paint and creating things, doing a craft project can be a great way to connect. I found 10 adorable fall craft ideas that I think I may do with my own children! […]
Have you ever been to Carrabba’s and had their Mama Mandola’s Sicilian chicken soup? It’s a super flavorful and slightly spicy chicken soup. This copycat recipe is easy to make and tastes so much like the restaurant! Tip: I used Better Than Bouillon to give this soup a rich taste, but you can always substitute […]
Thanksgiving is such a fun holiday to decorate for. There is something about pumpkins, candles and fall foliage that makes the home feel a little brighter. Adding just a few of these fall accents to the mantel or dinner table is all it takes to make the place look like new! Decorating for Thanksgiving doesn’t have […]
If you’re trying to save money on groceries, sticking with more frugal meat options is one way to do it. Chicken is one of the more inexpensive meat choices, plus it’s a healthy meat option! To save the most on chicken try to find a way to buy in bulk. We grab ours from a […]
The gift-giving season can be overwhelming as you try to figure out what to get for everybody on your list. As kids get older, they can get harder and harder to buy for. I’ve combed through all the online lists and come up with 20 top gifts for older kids, from LEGO to craft and […]
With social media and online shopping, the number of options in front of us for buying gifts can be overwhelming. This year there are lots of fun new toys as well as the old classics that kids in the 5-8 year old age range are sure to enjoy. Here is my list of 20 top […]
Every year I plan to get more organized on our Christmas gifts and making sure I don’t forget anyone, or worse over buy for one kid and really miss the mark on others. With 5 kids, the evenly buying for kids is probably my biggest ongoing struggle… I decided it was time to get super organized […]
Groceries are a super large chunk of everyone’s budget but there are some key things that you can avoid that will help to drastically reduce your weekly and monthly costs. I know many of these are “fun” items and it kinda feels like I’m putting you on a diet, but at least try this challenge for me […]
I make this hamburger soup pretty often for a few reasons: it has tons of veggies (yay nutrients!), it freezes really well, and it’s really, really tasty. It’s great served with grilled cheese sandwiches! This recipe is adapted from The Pioneer Woman’s hamburger soup. PrintHamburger Soup Ingredients1 lb ground beef 1 large onion, diced 2 […]
