It’s the first day of Fall! Are you ready for cooler weather, soups and stews, crockpot meals, warm blankets, and pumpkin-spiced everything? Even though I dread winter, I love the changing colors of fall, picking pumpkins with my kids (we also usually make “Squash People” (a tradition I’ve done since I was a kid with […]
Last-Minute Summer Fun
Even though summer is about over for my kids as they are going back to school next week, for many of you there is still time for some last-minute summer fun, even if you have to do it in your own neighborhood! Karen has 7 fun-filled ideas for a staycation! During your staycation, you might […]
10 Tips For Planning A Fabulous (& Cheap) Kid’s Party Part 2
How many times have you been to a fancy birthday party and found yourself wondering how the host managed to afford the party in the first place? With careful and purposeful planning I manage not only to throw my birthday child a fun party but also an affordable party, too. As a mom of 5 […]
10 Tips For Planning A Fabulous (& Cheap) Kid’s Party Part 1
What is your favorite part of a birthday party? The cake? Decorations? Possibly the presents? I’ve always loved planning a fun party and having a large family means frequent parties (and lots of cake)! With 5 kids, birthdays can become a major expense! Most of my kids have birthdays during holidays which really squeezes the budget. […]
15 Great Staycation Activities!
Summer is quickly winding down and school will be starting again soon. If you have found yourself not being able to get away this year, a staycation is a great way to have some fun while staying close to home! Staycations are a great way to save money, have a great time, and have less […]
