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
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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
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
25 Binge-worthy TV Shows to watch during the Coronapocalypse
Originally posted March 19, 2020. Check out my updated list, 25 MORE Binge-worthy TV Shows to watch during the Coronapocalypse. I don't know about you but with all the news about the Coronavirus I'm feeling very stressed and anxious and could use a little escape to give my brain a rest. I am a … [Read more...] about 25 Binge-worthy TV Shows to watch during the Coronapocalypse
20 Fun and Functional White Elephant Gifts Under $30
Doing a White Elephant Gift Exchange with your family this year? Then check out this list of 20 Fun and Functional White Elephant Gifts Under $30! Everything is in stock and will be there before Christmas with Amazon Prime! (At the time of publishing, subject to change.) Not sure what a White … [Read more...] about 20 Fun and Functional White Elephant Gifts Under $30