Frugal Family Fun: Tie Dye Waffles This weekend why not take some time to enjoy a special breakfast with your family? These super simple Tie Dye Waffles are a fun way to start the day! Ingredients Waffle Batter (use my Freezer Waffle Recipe here or our Gluten Free Waffle Recipe here) Food Coloring Instructions […]
3 Reasons Your Kids Need a Summer Routine It’s summertime and that means no homework and lots of time for fun. It can also mean mom feeling frazzled and overwhelmed. To experience less of those crazy days you may want to consider a summer routine for your family. Scheduling your carefree summer days may not sound […]
10 Ways to Lower Your Power Bill This Summer I love the carefree days of summer, but I don’t love paying the summer power bills! I’ve found, though, that if I take a few small actions I can save 20-30% on our overall bill, which leaves more money for fun! Check out these ten simple […]
I periodically like to evaluate my responsibilities and schedule to make sure that I am taking care of myself as well as living my true priorities. I strive to find equilibrium in my life at all times. Equilibrium is the state of rest in which all competing influences are balanced. In your finances, it’s having enough income […]
Woohoo! Summer’s here and if you’re like me, you’re searching for free Summer ideas. I have some great resources for you! Pinterest Finds Check out my Pinterest boards for these great ideas: Find fun and creative projects for kids and teens on my Summer Fun Board here. Taking a road trip? Check out my Road Trip Pin […]
Are you ready for summer? It’s just a few weeks away and I know as a mom you want to have the fun, memory-making kind of summer rather than the mom’s-pulling-out-all-her-hair kind of summer. My e-book Summer Sanity: A Mom’s Guide to a Great Summer is just the thing you need and for a […]
5 Budget Vacation Ideas Kids Will Love is a guest post from Corinne Jacob. Keeping kids entertained during vacations can be a daunting task. As much as I’d like to create unique and memorable experiences for them, the ready-to-enjoy entertainment options keep popping into my head, tempting me with their high success rates and the ease […]
Yummy Frozen Pop Recipes It’s hot out there! If you are like most moms I know, you want to keep your kids cool and healthy and you want to spend as little as possible. Here are a few yummy frozen pop recipes to help you do just that: Yummy Strawberry Freezer Pops Ingredients: […]
Summer Crafts for Teens: Want to connect with your teens and pre-teens this summer? To help you, I am sharing electronic-free, budget-friendly crafts for you and your teens to do together (or for them to do alone if you like). Our versions tend to be more “girly”, but you can easily adapt the crafts to […]