As you know, I have a big family. And our grocery budget is insane! Every time the kids come home from school they are "starving", and "there's never anything to eat". I end up making several trips to our neighborhood grocery store each week and hit my local BJ's Wholesale Club two to three times a … [Read more...] about Grocery Shopping 101
Activities/Hobbies
Pet Pack Online Community from C Space
Are you a dog family or a cat family... maybe both? Then you are going to want to read this! I'm excited to share that I've partnered with C Space to raise awareness for their Pet Pack online community! The community will consist of cat and dogs owners across the US who will be discussing … [Read more...] about Pet Pack Online Community from C Space
Printable Valentine’s Day Cards
Updated for 2022. Originally posted February 2015 I don't know about you, but I ALWAYS seem to wait until the last minute to pick up classroom Valentine's for my kids. You know how it goes, you see them in the stores and think "There's still time to pick up something. I'll buy them next … [Read more...] about Printable Valentine’s Day Cards
Marshmallow and Pretzel Skeleton Pop
Looking for a fun Halloween craft for the kids? Check out this cute Marshmallow Pretzel Skeleton Pop. It's a craft and treat in one! These Skeleton Pops are easy to create, fun to play with, delicious to eat, and make adorable decorations! They go great with these Mummy Dogs and Mummy Juice … [Read more...] about Marshmallow and Pretzel Skeleton Pop
Quick and Easy Pumpkin Goody Bags
I don't know about you, but I'm not exactly the craftiest person. I get frustrated when there are too many steps to follow or if it takes too long to complete. I REALLY wanted to make this wreath, but I knew I didn't have the patience to finish the project. Gluing all those little putka pods would … [Read more...] about Quick and Easy Pumpkin Goody Bags
Hauntingly Good (and simple) Halloween Cake
Due to COVID-19, pretty much all of the usual things we would do for Halloween have been cancelled. So we are going to have some family-only fun this year. We are going to use my firepit and make s'mores (one of our favorite activities), have some good food, maybe watch some spooky movies, and just … [Read more...] about Hauntingly Good (and simple) Halloween Cake