Have you ever wondered if staying at home is right for you and your family? The thought of staying at home can be really scary for some people. They worry about whether or not they can survive on one household income. I started staying at home over 4 years ago before I even had children….
Does the thought of attending Easter Service on Sunday and then rushing back to the house to host family and friends for Easter lunch kind of stress you out? If so, consider lightening your load this year and preparing an easy, quick, no fail, crowd pleasing menu. A few slow cookers can help you make…
It’s Easter time and though I’m ready to put my 2-year-old in a competitive Easter egg hunt this weekend for fun, I also remember what else this holiday means to me. It’s a reminder of God’s unconditional love for me and every other human on this planet. A love that doesn’t have strings attached or…
Back in March I went on this crazy quest for 30 days to use up the contents of my freezer and cabinets since I was running out of storage. My challenge went pretty well with the exception that I ran to the grocery store more times per week for small random purchases and dinner time…
“Outside Momma? Outside?”. My toddler asks this everyday. As the weather warms up I look forward to being able to take him outside more, but I’ve always felt like our backyard was kind of boring. This is our first child so we haven’t had to have a kid-friendly backyard set up. There are piles of…
When I learned how to get what I wanted out of my life, I was young. It’s a life lesson I’m thankful I could learn early on. The first half of this post is my personal story and the second half is tips on how to get what you want out of life. How you…
If you are reading this post, you must have some interest in creating DIY cash envelopes as a simple form of budgeting. In this post I’ll give you instructions on how to make them plus a free printable cash envelope template. Back in 2010, I found this approach to budgeting after experiencing a great deal…
I love the Easter Bunny, not so much the picture-taking Easter Bunny, but the hare who brings the basket and leaves without being seen. As a kid, the Easter Bunny built awesome baskets for me. I always ate the candy and pretty much destroyed the trinket toys. Now that I’m a parent I have…
Ah! Winter is finally over and it’s time to start prepping for a summer garden! Last year we had about 5 trees removed from our yard so we could have a garden that got some sunlight. My husband decided to build a raised garden bed and give growing our own veggies a try. This year…
Are you looking for thrifty, yet useful gift ideas for grads in your life? Sometimes picking out a graduation gift can be difficult especially if you want to think outside the box. I put together is ” 6 Thrifty Gift Ideas For Grads” post to send a little inspiration your way! 1- Money Management- $20…
This post is the 3rd article in my series on Budgeting 101: How To Start Bossing Your Money Around. In this 3rd post I’m going to be helping you understand what to do at the end of the month with the money that’s left over. This is important when you are evaluating your spending and…
Are you ready for AirVenture OshKosh? Do you know what to pack and how to plan for Camp Scholler AirVenture Oshkosh? Could you use a printable planner for your trip? Is this your first time? Then you’ve come to the right post! Since I bought my husband flight lessons for his birthday many years ago,…
I love crafting and creating. There is so much joy in using your creativity to make something beautiful and fulfilling. There are many talented people in the world making so many beautiful things, at times it can be overwhelming to think about all the tools it takes to create the projects you dream about. We…
This paid post is brought to you by the new free Oral-B Disney Timer App as part of a Type-A Parent Community Sponsored Post. I don’t know about your house, but at mine simple things become huge battles when it comes to kids. Things like eating green vegetables, taking naps and saying “no” can cause…
I’ll be honest, I’m not much of a soup eater. It may be the same reason I don’t really like hot coffee. I have however committed to live off my pantry and freezer contents for the month. If you want the whole story, check out my post “Living On a Pantry, a Freezer and Prayer.”…
In my previous Budgeting 101: How To Start Bossing Your Money Around post, I detailed setting up a budget and included free printables. If you don’t have a budget going, consider taking a look at that post before jumping head first into this one. If you’re reading this post it means that you have started…
Ever wondered how to make an Iced Caramel Macchiato? I thought it was going to be rather tough to get the flavor right at home until I realized I could replicate it with ease, minus the lingering smell of coffee in my hair. Recently I moved from Atlanta where I could get to just about…
Over the years I’ve learned a thing or two about money from my wise parents. They set a good example for me that has carried over into my adult life. As a college student I began to run into people trying to sell a naive young woman something she totally didn’t need. Now, let me…
As a teen my family was really frugal. When prom time came around I never had to go looking for a dress because I already had the perfect one picked out months in advance. The fact is, I never paid over $30 for a prom dress in my life. My wedding dress was only $99…
Having a family pet is wonderful and even therapeutic but it can get expensive. Especially for owners with multiple pets in the home. When I first adopted my 2 year old beagle from the humane society, I lucked out in that they were planning a reduced cost rabies clinic 2 weeks later. The cost of…
To be honest, about the only thing I do on St. Patrick’s day is try to wear green so some stranger doesn’t pinch me. Now that I have a kid I’m getting more and more into seasonal holidays just to have something fun and new to do! Plus it gives me an excuse to bake….
After I got out of college I thought my acne days were over for good (and they basically were), but that’s when my face changed. For years I have fought dry skin. My skin gets so dry that I end up slathering it in moisturizer. Even then my makeup always looks kind of gross and…
This week I had to face a real thorn in my side; my food storage situation. It’s not that I don’t have enough food, it’s that I can’t store much food. You see, my kitchen lacks a “real” pantry and so I use my kitchen cabinets for the storage of non-perishables. I call this set…
One of the best ways to get your hands on cheap fresh produce is to buy it up when it’s in season. You know, the whole “supply vs. demand” thing. If it’s peak growing season, and the stores have tons of it, they have to mark it down to keep it going out the door….
I haven’t always had a real budget. Early in my young adult life I would have told you I had a budget because I knew that I had not over drawn my bank account. Even in my early married life our “budget” was simply making sure that we didn’t spend more than we could pay…