It’s getting to that time of the summer where you think you are going to lose every ounce of sanity you have left. The kids are fighting with each other; they are bored; they don’t want to do anything; and they are just downright being little animals. I feel you mama. We all hit that point where we are just ready for school to start! So, let me give you a few tips on how to get through the next four weeks of summer with your sanity! Just a forewarning, this these tips are not for the Susie homemakers out there. I am not trying to be "EXTRA" this summer, I am just trying to make it through summer alive! How to Get Through The Next Four Weeks of Summer With Your Sanity #1 Get a Glass of Keep Reading
How to Stay on Track and on Time as a Busy Parent
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf Armitron The opinions and text are all mine. Ready to be a more put together this year? Check out these tips for how to stay on track and on time as a busy parent! If you've noticed it's been a little quite around here lately, I'm sorry! I'm just now getting my little guy back into his school routine. School doesn't start up here until almost the second week in September and we spent the last weeks crossing off every item on my kid's summer bucket list. While I'm happy that school has FINALLY started (it brings a little normalcy back in both of our lives), I am a little worried about my schedule filling up in a way that is Keep Reading
Five Mistakes That Break the Holiday Budget
The holiday season is pending and you’re all set with a budget. Great! That puts you steps ahead of the majority of people. However, before you head out to begin your holiday shopping, let’s step back for a moment. You may have made some critical mistakes in your holiday budget. Identifying them ahead of time will save you stress in the long run. Five Mistakes That Break the Holiday Budget #1 Buying the first item you see - Okay, so your kid wants the new gaming system. You’ve budgeted it and you know you can afford it. You head out to the big box electronics store to grab the item. Stop! Have you done your research? Is this the cheapest you can get it for? Are there any promotions or Keep Reading
5 Ways to Treat Yourself Without Spending a Fortune
This post was sponsored Tai Pei, all opinions expressed in my post are my own. As a busy mom, I know just how hard it can be to carve out time for yourself. I mean, there are only so many hours in a day. And, by the time we get dinner cleaned up, the kids showered and in bed, and every other little task done, most of those hours are gone. But, it's so important to take a break every now and again to reward yourself. Going out and scheduling out a whole glamorous day of shopping, mani/petties, and the works just isn't in the cards for all of us. But, if you can just set aside a little time to treat yourself, you will be amazed at how you feel after! Looking for some inspiration? Keep Reading
Keep Halloween Fun for All This Year with a Teal Pumpkin
If you have a child with food allergies, you know just how stressful and disappointing Halloween can be for them. Food allergies, celiac disease, diabetes, food intolerance and other special diets can really dampen the Halloween holiday for kids and parents alike. Those little fun-sized candy bars often don't list allergies or ingredients on the wrappers. It's no fun for parents or kids who feel left out of the fun. I have news for you, teal is the new orange this Halloween for many families including my own. A national campaign, called the Teal Pumpkin Project, is encouraging parents (like me and you) to offer non-food treats for children with food allergies and to mark our intent by Keep Reading
5 Tips for Moms to Stay Ahead of the Busy Fall Season
This post was sponsored Tai Pei, all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Fall has finally arrived and I could not be more excited. Fall means we finally get that nice weather we have been dreaming about, the beautiful change of scenery, and all the fun fall activities that keep our families busy. But, fall also signals the busiest time of the year for most of us. You have such a short period of time to prepare yourself for 3 holidays, school parties, fall clean up, and so much more. It's like the to-do list is just never ending when the fall finally arrives! This year, join me and stay ahead of the busy fall season with these 5 tips! Stock the pantry (or freezer) with easy Keep Reading
Leftover Halloween Candy Bark
Looking for something fun to do with all that leftover Halloween candy? Try this! Halloween is my son’s most favorite holiday. Even though he is only 4-years-old, he tricks or teats like a manic. He also doesn't tire easy and we usually spend awhile out. And, we always end up with a ton of leftover Halloween candy that sticks around for what feels like ever. If you are like me and ration out your kids Halloween candy so your they are not on a sugar high until Christmas, consider throwing all that Leftover Halloween Candy into bark! I swear, this will be your new best friend! It's a great way to get rid of all that candy in one swift move while creating a super fun dessert that your Keep Reading
Homemade Uncrustables
As we all gear up for back to school, I thought what a better way to celebrate (or morn the end of summer) than with a frugal back to school lunch hack you moms are going to love, Homemade Uncrustables. Not only will these babies save you time in the morning, but they will also save you a small fortune by making them yourself. When shopping for back to school lunches last year, I bought a box of Uncrustables (for an outrageous price) just to discover that my son really doesn't like peanut butter OR jelly. But, a plus out of that was I totally didn't mind them and they were so easy to just grab and go. Yes, I am totally admitting that I actually really like these and now make them for Keep Reading
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