Most people know this simple fact: “If you can’t find something easily, you won’t use it!” It’s not rocket science. It applies to the spices in our kitchen pantry as well as the extra toothbrush or deodorant in our bathroom closet. It also applies to coupons. I have used coupons for many years in varying…
Do you have routines in your house that the kids know by heart yet you hear yourself repeating them every day as if they would forget if you didn’t remind them? Brush your teeth! Pick up your dirty socks! Dry the bathroom floor. And my personal favorite during the school year – Wash off the…
I love the quiet times! Don’t get me wrong. I love to hear my chattering kids, the laughter when they’re playing, the screaming and yelling when they’re running around and wrestling. I love watching a good movie. I enjoy turning on the playlist and having music blaring while I’m cleaning or we’re just working on…
Do you recycle your cardboard boxes, newspapers, old flower pots or magazines? We all know that recycling is good for the environment, but don’t forget the positive impact of reusing and recycling. Every time you get a 2nd, 3rd or 4th use out of a product, you are not only helping keep our landfills from…
I’ve recently been hearing from some of you guys asking what can I not do? Sure, it looks like I’ve got quite a few magical powers. I can turn a cereal box into a grand piano or a mailing box into an Angry Birds Valentine. I can whip out a ruffle scarf without blinking an…
This afternoon we attended our first food festival. My children tasted brand new foods that we’ve never tried. Some of the food became instant favorites, other food we tasted is going to take a few tastings to make it to our top favorite list. The sun broke out from behind the clouds. The sky was…
Did you know that there are ways to find a few extra dollars that you may not know about? You may not get rich or fund your next Disney vacation, but these ideas could easily help you buy your next cup of coffee or buy a gift for the next holiday. Here are 5 ways…
This past weekend my family headed out to enjoy a local Family Fun Day in Tennessee. The whole day was provided to the community free of charge, complete with an antique car show, wagon rides out to some scenic locations and plenty of food and fun for the whole family. Here are 8 tips for fall…
It’s the first of September. That means we have 3 1/2 months to get ready for Christmas. If you are already looking at the Dear Santa list, then don’t overlook online shopping. And when you shop online, make sure you always log in through an online rebate site.