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Today we’re going to chat about some weird, out-of-the-box ways you can save some extra money. Over the years saving has become an art form around our house. We firmly believe saving money first starts as a mental game, and then you can get strategic with these tips we’re sharing today! Save money around the…
If you are planning to announce your pregnancy on Thanksgiving day, we have so many fun ideas to share with you to help make it a super fun announcement! This post is in partnership with Etsy. Start with this adorable little Thanksgiving pregnancy announcement puzzle. This would be cute to give as a gift to a niece or nephew and let them figure it out first! This even comes in an adorable little box so you can easily give it ...
With Halloween just around the corner we are getting ready with all kinds of special treats. Last week we shared these spooky Halloween Spider cookies and this week we have another fun option with these creepy eyeball cookies! disclosure: I have included links to buy the special ingredients for these cookies and will receive a small commission if you choose to purchase through my links. Thanks for your support Yields: ...
This post is sponsored by Mattel, but all opinions are my own. This week I got a box in the mail from Walmart.com, which threw our house into a total 90s flashback. Inside the box was a whole collection of Polly Pockets for me to enjoy with my daughter. I mean, just look.... So fun right? I was OBSESSED with Polly Pocket as a little girl. Sadly, I don't have any of my old sets to bring out anymore, but I can still see them clearly in ...
These Spooky Spider Cookies are perfect for a Halloween party or even a school craft! These are SO EASY to make and end up adorable. I'm usually the mom who immediately signs up for "plates and napkins" when it comes to class parties because I can't handle the stress of having to plan a cute game or craft for a bunch of little kiddos. But these cookies are SOOOO ridiculously easy that I wouldn't might signing up to be the class mom that brings ...
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of First Service Credit Union. All opinions are my own. Sometimes your budget can't really budge. How do you save money and save for the future in those moments? Saving money has always been a part of my life. Making each dollar stretch has been important through the years just to make our budget last and I've become all too familiar with the seasons of life where the amount of money that I'm ...
Welcoming a new baby into the family can really rock a toddler's world! In the past, I have written several posts about how to prepare your toddler for a new sibling before the baby is born. Today, I'm sharing 8 ways to make the transition as smooth as possible after the baby has already arrived. Each of these tips were extremely helpful for our family in the first few months adjusting to life as a family of four. I can't say that it was a ...
After years of anticipation, working hard and wishing, we're finally buying a house. Those of you that have been around awhile know just how long I've been dreaming of this. We have lived in a third story two bedroom apartment with two kids for long enough. It's time for every one to have their own room! This post was originally published in 2014 I updated it a bit and am re-sharing the tips today! How to save for your first house The ...
Step out of the box this Fall and do one of these fun family activities together. Nothing spooky, but lots of fun ideas created around thanksgiving, and of course the gorgeous Fall weather happening right now! Create a "thankful" / "kindness" paper chain together Buy discount pumpkins and decorate them after Halloween Make caramel apples Make meal time thank you notes as a family Visit a corn maze Go on a hay ride Roast ...
This is a sponsored blog post; while the views expressed here were genuinely mine, consideration was paid to me by Tai Pei Food to review this product For years now, I've looked forward to the day when both of my kids would be in Elementary school. Being able to drop both kids off at the same time in the same place every day seemed like it would make life so much easier. And in a way it does. We no longer have to shuttle between the ...
