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 […]
Letting Go To Live Life & Women With Intention Wednesdays
Have you ever looked at the calendar and noticed that the week’s half over and you really haven’t got much accomplished? I had that thought today. I haven’t written a blog post in a week, my house is a disaster, and my kids have been filthy, eating greasy, yummy fair food, and we’ve been gone […]
Do You Support Businesses Even If Costs More To Get Service?
When you go shopping have you ever found a favorite sales person or person who runs the check out? Do you look for that special person each time you go to that store? I have at several stores, whether it’s shopping for a vehicle or getting ready to checkout at Target where I’ve found people […]
The Intentional Moms “I’m Bored” List!
Click here to get the printable Intentional Mom’s I’m Bored List! It can be way too easy when the kids come in with the “I’m bored…” blues to sit them down with a tablet or movie than to be an intentional mom and spend some quality time together. It can also be easy as a mom […]
One Accomplishment I’m Proud Of: Being A Mom
We all have accomplishments everyday. Sometimes it’s passing a hard class, surviving a hard day with a difficult child, not burning dinner, not telling your boss off at work, or staying within your budget. Accomplishments can be small or large! I had a really hard time coming up with an accomplishment that I’m proud of […]
Wow! Family Christian Summer Reading Program!!
Calling all parents with kids 12 years and younger! How would your kids like to have a fun and engaging reading program to prevent your child from slipping out of practice this summer? Read on! I’m so excited to let you know about Family Christian’s Summer Reading Program! This is a great opportunity for your kids! Not […]
Women With Intention Wednesdays & A Review of Lads & Ladies of Wisdom!
Welcome to Women With Intention Wednesdays! Welcome to another week of Women With Intention Wednesdays! Is it just me or did this last week go by really fast? We have successfully made it through our first full week of summer vacation! When my kids are home I love to take advantage of that “together time” […]
Getting Your Vehicle Ready For Summer
It’s Day 4 of our 5 Day Challenge of Preparing for Summer Vacation! I hope that the previous challenges have not only got you a little more prepared for summer but also have you excited for summer! I know I am! Today’s challenge is all about getting your vehicle cleaned out and the summer items […]