Use these tips for what to buy when your finances are tight, so you can stretch a $20 grocery budget for the week. There have been many times in my life, especially when I was living paycheck to paycheck when I was younger, that I found myself with a very small grocery budget. Even asRead More
Tips for Taking Kids to Ball Games
There are not many things that excite a child more than attending his first ball game. The smell of the grass, the taste of the hot dogs, and the excitement of the sport can leave a wonderful imprint on his memories. Whether your family is attending as a tradition or simply taking in a game toRead More
Tips for Safely Boating with Kids
There are few things that you can do with your kids that are more exciting than boating. Whether you are out on a bass boat, speed boat, or a simple kayak, boating with your kids is a rush of excitement that they will never forget. If you have access to a boat or simply headRead More
Shamrock Sugar Cookies for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day has always been one of my favorite holidays to celebrate. I suppose it being my birthday has a lot to do with that but I have always enjoyed seeing how much fun everyone has with this special day. This year we are celebrating by making Shamrock Sugar Cookies for St. Patrick’s Day.Read More
5 Valentine’s Day Games for Kids
Valentine’s Day with kids is one of the funnest holidays we get to experience. The whole idea of couples, boyfriends and girlfriends, and giving each other valentines makes them giddy and full of energy. Having a ton of kids amped up on that energy can be a handful for a busy teacher, parent, or caregiver.Read More
Tomato and Spinach Frittata with Havarti Cheese
Frittatas are one of my favorite breakfast foods. Due to some recent dietary changes I’ve been trying different variations such as this Tomato and Spinach Frittata with Havarti Cheese. If you’ve never tried a frittata before, it is basically an open faced omelette and is really easy to make. Normally when I make a frittata, it’sRead More
5 Fun Snow Activities You Probably Have Never Heard Of
Although it might seem hard to believe, kids can get bored in an ocean of snow. Despite being out of school and free to play outside in a winter wonderland, kids can still find a way to “have absolutely nothing to do” during winter. Over the years, this has forced our family to come up withRead More
5 Indoor Winter Games for Kids
The dog days of winter can make a house full of kids a nightmare for parents. When it is too cold outside to play and the kids are home from school, what is a parent to do? There are always videogames and television, but our kids already get enough of that. What your kids needRead More
5 Christmas Games for Kids
Having the kids home from school and running about is kind of heartwarming. For a few blissful winter days you are in Holiday season bliss. By the time Christmas hits during their winter vacation, however, many parents are ready to ship them off to the North Pole. Even the sweetest kids can get bored andRead More
How to Save on Your Gas Bill in the Winter
Whenever the cold air creeps in, turning up the heat is our first instinct. However, you then start thinking about the gas bill and what it can cost you money wise, so your second instinct is to turn down the heat. It’s important to keep the gas bill down this winter without losing your sanity.Read More
10 Common Cleaning Mistakes Made in the Home
Raise your hand if you love cleaning! Well, even the most perfect cleaners make mistakes from time to time. If you have a goal of having a very clean home, check out these 10 Common Cleaning Mistakes Made in the Home. 10 Common Cleaning Mistakes Made in the Home 1. No Cleaning Schedule One bigRead More
How to Prepare Your Kids’ Wardrobe for Winter
One of the biggest chores of the year is pulling out the kids’ wardrobe and getting it ready for winter. I have done this same routine for many years so I’ve gotten it almost perfected. I hope this routine helps you prepare your kids’ wardrobe for winter. How to Prepare Your Kids’ Wardrobe for Winter CompleteRead More
How to Grow Echinacea
Use these tips on how to grow echinacea to add these lovely purple coneflowers to your herb garden or flower bed. While you might not think you are familiar with echinacea, chances are you have seen these cone like flowers before. They look very much like daisies and are often called coneflowers. Echinacea is aRead More
Savory Apple Pizza
Apples are one of my favorite fall flavors and I especially love to make recipes that are more savory with apples like this Savory Apple Pizza. The apples are caramelized with onion and paired with black forest ham for a sweet and salty combination. It makes a great dinner or appetizer! Savory Apple PizzaRead More
Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide
Use this Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide to extend your garden by growing vegetables in autumn. Includes a list of plants that grow well in cool weather and tips for fall gardening. Fall brings cool weather and a mild cold front that cool weather vegetables need in order to flourish. During the fall months you willRead More
Tips for Enjoying a Day at the Zoo
Going to the zoo is one of the most exciting things you can do as a child. The memories you make there can lead to lifetime of love for animals and even create a future zoologist. Kids are naturally drawn to animals and will enjoy every minute. The key to enjoying your trip is toRead More
Five Exciting Ways to Start the Day with Your Child
There are many things in life that we take for granted. One of the most common things that I always took for granted growing up was the beginning of my day. I was the type to wake up late and so were my parents, so starting the day meant lazily getting out of bed onRead More
5 Easy Ways To Become A Morning Person
Becoming a morning person won’t happen overnight, but there are some things that you can do that will help the process along. Here are a few simple ways to help put a little pep in your sleepy step in the morning hours. 5 Easy Ways To Become A Morning Person 1. Get to sleep earlier.Read More
Making the Most of Free Concerts in the Park
Everyone loves something free and concerts in the park are no exception. During the summer, these concerts are a wonderful way to spend time with family, enjoy some great talent, and lounge in the great outdoors all at the same time. Although concerts in the park are great fun, they do require that you prepareRead More
DIY Fabric Lamp Shade Made with Fabric Scraps
Fabric lamp shades can really update an old lamp and can become a great accent to any room. Lampshades are surprisingly expensive and it’s often difficult to find anything unique on the shelves at local home stores. It’s also sometimes a challenge to find just the right color or style to fit your need. ThisRead More
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