The end of summer is in sight and families are trying to squeeze in as many activities as they can before school begins or maybe even considering a fall getaway. Now is the perfect time to plan one last hurrah or a break after school starts to keep the summer fun going. When planning a […]
47 Free Or Frugal Activities For Kids For Holiday Break
There may be 12 days of Christmas and eight nights of Hanukkah, but when your kids are off school for a week or two it can feel like there are 50 days of holiday break. So, to keep you sane (and let’s face it this is as much for me as it is for you) […]
Why We’re Going Vegan
We’re going vegan. I know. We’ve dumped sugar, I’ve been gluten-free for 5 years, and I’ve given up on dairy (it doesn’t agree with me). And now we’re going vegan. Yes, I’m still eating food. :p Before you think I’m crazy, hear me out. I was vegan and then vegetarian for nearly 7 years prior […]
25 Fall Family Activities for Less
It’s nearly Fall, and with it comes my favorite weather. Since Fall means cooler air we spend a lot more time outside, and I’m always looking for ways to maximize our family fun for less. So we put together a list of things you can enjoy with your family and friends throughout the season without spending […]
Learning To Ride
As parents we all work out butts off to provide for our kids with everything they need and more love than they could ever understand (at least until they have their own kids). Some days it’s really, really challenging. This summer I’ve had more than my fair share of those challenging days. It’s just a tough juggle […]
“How do you turn off Niagara Falls?”
“Why is the sky blue?” “How do you turn off Niagara Falls?” It can be done! To fix erosion issues in 1969 the dam was shut off. “How do you think lobsters hear even though they don’t have ears?” Kids are curious little creatures. They come up with all kinds of questions that can baffle even […]
9 Frugal & Fun Weekend Activities
While our week is usually super busy, my husband and I try to keep weekends relatively activity free so we can focus on spending time with our kids, doing stuff around the house, and catching up on rest. I’d much rather sleep in, be lazy, have a late brunch, and play games; the kids would […]
Family-Friendly Trip to Virginia Beach #VisitVaBeach
I don’t know about you, but I’m SO ready for the summer. After months and months of cold, and ice, and snow, and more snow I’m ready for surf, sand, and lots of sun (with sunscreen of course!). I’m planning a few trips in the coming months for work, but I’m most excited to plan […]
Savvy and Personal Shopping this Holiday Season
Today I co-hosted another fun Holiday Hangout with Personal Creations. If you missed it you can see the Playback here on YouTube or click play below. We talked all things holiday from decor to food and budgets to gift ideas for everyone on your list. It was a fun time and not only did I […]
How to Create Family Savings Goals
Disclosure: This blog post was written for The Momiverse, pursuant to their engagement by brightpeak financial. All views expressed are entirely my own, and were not influenced or directed by either the Momiverse or brightpeak financial. In our house saving money is a family affair. One of the main goals of my own personal financial […]
