I have a friend expecting a baby girl in just a few weeks! I want to do something special for her but I don’t want to spend a fortune. Sure, everyone knows that the most practical gift for expectant moms is diapers, but what’s the fun in that? Plus, it would cost more in postage…
It’s time for Spring Consignment Sales – a great opportunity to grab some amazing deals on summer clothes and gear for the kids. You can score some pretty sweet bargains if you know what to be looking for. Here are 6 tips that are guaranteed to help you save money when you head in to…
When our first son was born, my Mom came to stay and spend some time helping me adjust to having a new baby in the house. It was a wonderful, exhausting, amazing, tiring, learning time of life. One of the things that Mom taught me was how important it is to take care of yourself….
We have been tracking our toilet paper usage for the past 30 days! Back on the first day of January, I asked the question of how much toilet paper does a family unit need for 30 days? There are so many variables that play into this question. How big is the roll? How many members…
Now is the time to start planning for warm sunny days, fresh blueberries and a full tank of gas! Yes! I understand that many of us are dealing with subzero temperatures and see white stuff falling from the sky. As I write this post, I am sitting under 2 blankets and drinking hot coffee. But…
It’s time to get prepared for the next few months of winter! I have a friend who loves to plan ahead. You will not catch his family having to make a last minute run to the grocery to pick up staples like laundry detergent, medicines or toilet paper. In fact, this friend knows exactly how…
There’s just something about Dad {and coffee}. Now, don’t get me wrong. If you know me at all, you know that my Mom and I are very close. We talk regularly on the phone and look for any excuse to get together and discover new things. But, you can probably agree, that there is just…
Are you ready for the cold nights of winter? Do you have your back up heat source ready? Kerosene containers filled? Propane tanks stored properly? Do you have candles, matches and lighters ready for power outages? With the cold already settling in a little earlier than normal this year, it’s time to be prepared for…