Once upon a time, we barely had two pennies to rub together... And this is what I did to manage a Christmas we could afford. Yes, I know Christmas is not all about the gifts, but quite honestly I ...
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4 back to school photos to keep off social media
I love a good "back to school" photo. Every year, it's fun to see both my kids and all my friends' kids proudly holding those "first day of school" signs or showing off their new backpacks. This year, ...
Socially Distant Activities in Houston
Just because we're all staying apart, doesn't mean there aren't fun things to do around the city. Our Summer has mostly consisted of bike rides, books and board games. BUT I've been researching ...
How to teach your kids to have fun by themselves
Getting a toddler to play quietly for 30 minutes (or more) every day does seem a bit like magic doesn’t it? I can still vividly remember having two wild and crazy toddler on my hands, and for a long ...
Slow Cooker Carne Asada Street Tacos
There's something so incredibly tasty about street tacos, isn't there? The meat is always packed full of flavor, and the toppings take them to another level. Even my picky little eaters will gobble ...
Favorite Story Books to Get Ready For Kindergarten
Do you have a little one getting ready to enter the wonderful world of elementary school? I put this list together the year my oldest went to Kindergarten. He's now an avid reader, and I think his ...
100+ Christmas in July Ideas
Beat the heat with these Christmas in July ideas! We have over 100 ideas to get you in the festive spirit. Crank up the air conditioner, make a cup of hot cocoa, and get a head start on the most ...
Better Than Monopoly – Family Board Games That Don’t Suck
Since this Summer looks like it will consist of a lot more staying home than any of us could have imagined, I thought I'd share some of the best family board games EVER. We've always been a board ...
How much time does it take to make money blogging
When I first started blogging - over 15 years ago - no one was "making money blogging". People kept online journals and got excited if a stranger left a comment. But over the last few years, the ...
Mason Jar Berry Shortcake Parfait
Have you ever noticed how nice and pretty everything looks when it's in a mason jar? Well food is no different, especially this mason jar berry shortcake parfait. In fact, you can take what would ...
