Wouldn't it be great if you could slash your grocery bill? We've been living on a pretty tight budget for almost 2 years now and I can assure you I am excellent at getting the most nutrition for my money. The stores in our area don't offer a double coupons and rarely have sales, so we really have to work at it to find ways to save money on groceries. These 18 tips are the key to stretching ...
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Troop Zero’s Message of Empowerment on Prime Video
We frequently hold family movie night around here. I love when a family movie can both move me to tears and make me proud to be a girl. Troop Zero does both of those things. The movie comes to Amazon Prime Video starting January 17th, and you won’t want to miss it!Troop Zero celebrates the quirky, a personality trait that, if we’re honest, we all have demonstrated at one time or another. ...
Free Printable Valentine’s Day Card – Looking Sharp
When it comes to Valentine's Day cards, all I really want is something that's easy to do. This year I created my own printable with a cute pair of sunglasses. It's a great candy-free Valentine's Day option. You can make it even more special and "punny" if you add a sharpened pencil to the card!The Year of Candy-Free ValentinesThis year I wanted my kids to give out candy free ...
Trusting My Teen Driver to the Open Road
Last week I was thrown into the scary world of “parent of teen driver” before I was mentally prepared for it. Logan has always been pretty independent, and he is super responsible. Even more so than me sometimes, ha! I never dreamed the day would come when I was worried for his safety while he was out on his own.He went out early in the morning to meet a friend at Starbucks. No big deal, ...
100+ New Year’s Resolutions for 2020
Committing to New Year’s Resolutions can be stressful. For me, just the thought of being able to take on any new habit for the next 365 days makes my head spin. This year I started by thinking about some cool stuff that I would be proud to say at the end of 2020, “Yeah. I did that!” Instead of having a high-pressure “resolutions” mindset, I came up with a list of new things to try in ...
Frozen 2 Printable Coloring Pages and Activities
The long-awaited Frozen sequel is finally almost here! To get in the Arendelle mood, how about some Frozen 2 Printable coloring pages and activities? I don’t know about you, but I have been looking forward to this movie ever since the release of Frozen Fever in 2015. Boy, did that short get my hopes up for more Anna and Elsa!From the Studio:Why was Elsa born with magical powers? The ...
What Mommies Do
The sweet smell of a baby’s hair, the softness of their little cheeks, and big belly laughs are my favorite memories of my little ones. As the days turn to years and those little ones grow up, my love for them remains the same. Our littlest still has some maturing to do. His preschool teacher is helping him to write his name and solve problems by himself. But at night he still wears a ...
Raising Adventurous Children
Peeking in on my babies while they sleep, I wonder at what adventures they’re having in their dreams. Some parents want to give their kids everything that money can buy, and that’s great. For me, I want to give my kids a joyful childhood filled with the experiences that dance in their memories while they sleep. We’re raising adventurous children one exciting day at a time. 7 Things ...
Face your Credit Score with Confidence and Come Out a Winner
Thank you CreditRepair.com for sponsoring this post. CreditRepair.com’s team understands that a credit score is not just a number; it's a lifestyle.Let’s talk credit scores. Without getting into details, of course. Because isn’t your personal credit score such a private thing? People only share their credit score if they have something to brag about, which leaves the rest of us feeling a little ...
It’s Possible to Enjoy a Budget-Friendly (and Healthier!) Family Trip to Chuck E. Cheese
This post is sponsored by Caulipower but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.It’s been a while since we’ve been to Chuck E. Cheese. Have you visited lately? My friends, it has changed SO much in the last few years! We took the crew there on a family outing, and found out that it’s possible to stick to a budget AND find healthy dining options at Chuck E. Cheese.During a ...