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
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
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
Nature’s Harvest®+ Entenmann’s® Little Bites™ Snacks = Match Made in Mom Heaven!
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Entenmann’s®. The opinions and text are all mine. Let face it, mom's are busy! With everything that comes along with the back to school routine, it can feel impossible making sure you pack your child a lunch that they will not only love, but is also healthy for them too. That's where Nature’s Harvest® Bread and Entenmann’s® Little Bites™ Snacks come into play. As you already may know, I am a mom to a very energetic and finicky 4 year old. He has certain quirks about him that make packing a school lunch particularly challenging. He has a giant list of things he won't eat in his lunch, but I am glad to say that Nature’s Keep Reading
How To Get An Automatic Refund When You Overpay Shopping Online
You know that confident moment when you finally hit the pay now button on that online purchase you have been tracking for weeks? You have been watching the sale cycle, you know you have it at the lowest price and you feel so good with your purchase. It literally makes the sun seem a little brighter. That golden moment can only be countered by the sheer defeat you feel watching your beloved item fall to the absolute lowest price you have ever seen the next week. If you are new here, you don't know me yet (thanks for visiting might I add). I am an absolute cheapskate. I pinch pennies like nobody's business, plan out ever purchase, and budget for every splurge. So, when I finally decide to Keep Reading
Family Piggy Bank: A Fun Way to Save for Family Fun!
Most of us had piggy banks when we were young. Our parents or some other thoughtful adult often gave them to us as a way of teaching us how to save money. When it came time to empty it, we were delighted to have a few dollars that seemingly came out of nowhere. And we took it out and spent it on candy, a toy, or something else that we wanted. But all too often, when kids become adults, they forget about those savings lessons learned in their younger years. They spend every last cent out of each paycheck, and they end up without anything left over. Wouldn't it be great if we could save up some money to have fun with as easily as we did in our youth? Actually, there's no reason why we Keep Reading
Teaching Your Children about Saving Their Allowance
Do you have a child? When you are teaching them about right and wrong, make sure to throw in a lesson or two about money. Money is important in the world because it is how things are bought and sold. Money, in and of itself, doesn’t bring security but knowing how to use it does. Even at a young age, if your kids can handle doing chores around the house, then maybe it is time for them to have an allowance. Even with the economy, you don’t have to go overboard with an allowance, so long as it is age appropriate. For example, a child of about nine may get as much as two dollars a week. It is a reasonable amount that they will have to hold onto for a little while to be able to buy Keep Reading
