I was invited to attend Sweet Welcome by the great folks at Hersheypark and Hershey, Pa. I loved my press trip so much the day I came home I booked an anniversary trip for our 15th wedding anniversary! We’re headed to the Hotel Hershey + Chocolate Spa and I can’t wait! I mean, you know […]
What To Buy In December
December is here, and with it a frenzy of gift buying, holiday planning, meal planning, family visits, and so much more. It’s crazy busy, but I love this time of year because we love the holidays so much! Figuring out what to buy in December is usually not difficult, more likely you’re looking for ways […]
What To Eat The Week Of Thanksgiving
When it comes to Thanksgiving week it’s challenging to cook meals. We’re often so focused on the big meal of the week that we may not have time or the inclination to cook. If you’re traveling it can be even more challenging. Cleaning out the fridge and pantry is a great way to stretch your […]
Ultimate Holiday Planning Guide for 2015
It’s the holiday season, and when it comes to the holidays you need to have a plan in place to not only survive the holidays, but to stick to you budget! I’ve put together a list of ALL the posts we have to help you thrive this holiday season, and we’ll be adding to it […]
7 Frugal Halloween Projects
Halloween is coming soon! Since it’s one of our favorite holidays I wanted to share some ideas you can use to get your spooky on now. This roundup of craft ideas will help you create monster fun in your house this Halloween without breaking the budget. 7 Frugal Halloween Projects All 7 of these Halloween and Fall crafts […]
Giving Tuesday: A Day to Give Back
You know all about Black Friday, you shopped Cyber Monday, and you supported small businesses for Small Business Saturday. But today is another day you may not have heard of it’s Giving Tuesday. It’s a day to give back. Here’s a brief video on what Giving Tuesday is all about: There are tons of ways you […]
Creating Holiday Family Traditions
Everybody seems to have them, holiday traditions that their family seem to follow. People like family traditions for many reasons, but probably the main reason why families love family traditions is that family traditions can create a sense of security in a world that for many seems uncertain, and they are especially important in the […]
Holiday Shopping on a Budget: A Guide for Large Families
My immediate family is not a large family. My husband and I each come from a family of two kids and my two kids are two of four cousins that I have to worry about shopping for during the holiday season. However, growing up holiday shopping for my family was a little different. My mom […]
Playing Santa
Yesterday we happened on an amazing deal at Target as part of their three day sale that allowed us to get what the kids wanted and stick to our budget. Target constantly offers gift cards with purchases. They usually have some specific instructions on how to earn them, or in the case of larger ticket […]
5 last minute Christmas gift ideas: holiday gift guide
I’m not done shopping yet. Are you? Snow is pouring down, and I’m not one to drive in snow (especially with a 2WD minivan), so I will be finishing up the rest of my shopping online. You might think shipping won’t happen until after the holiday, but many websites are offering free expedited shipping. I’m […]
