Tips on Saving for a Family Vacation
Is there a family vacation that you wish you could have taken this last year? Family vacations are a lot of fun, but they can also put quite the strain on your budget. This year instead of putting your annual family vacation on the credit card, plan for it ahead of time and start saving up. There are some big benefits to planning and saving for your family vacation. The main one is that you don’t have to go into…
Holiday Coloring Pages!
I am wanting to make it a point to color more and since it’s the holiday season I thought I would create some adult and kid coloring pages so that y’all can share in the fun! I hope that y’all enjoy them as much as I have enjoyed creating them!
Thanksgiving Coloring Pages!
I always love having something for us to do at Thanksgiving. This year I have created child and adult coloring pages that I am excited to share with you! I have put the pages in PDF files so you can pick and choose which pages you would like to print out to color! These pages are great as a time killer for when Thanksgiving dinner is running behind schedule or you just want the kids to be occupied while you…
Delicious Cheese Soup
When Fall rolls around we love to eat hearty soup and curl up on the couch with a good movie. This Cheese Soup is a family favorite and was one of my favorite meals growing up. I love the cheese taste with the delicious vegetables. It tastes just as good when reheated for leftovers. When we make it we have leftovers for the next few days which is really nice when a busy day happens. This recipe yields about 12…
What to Ask and Do If You Are Delivering at a Hospital
My son had his first birthday a few days ago and my birth experience has been on my mind. As a first time mom it was terrifying to me to think that I wouldn’t get what I needed or have the experience I wanted if I didn’t advocate for myself, my husband, and my son. Therefore, I have written out a list of questions that I asked when touring the maternity ward prior to delivery as well as questions I…
Grab and Go Sliders
Mornings always seem to be filled with trying to get everyone ready, find all that you need to leave the house, and eat a nice hearty breakfast to start your day off right. If you are like my husband and I, we like to have a breakfast that is fast, easy, and healthy to just grab and take with us. We have enjoyed making these budget friendly sliders that freeze well, are easy to make, and are filling. These sliders…
Jello Salad
I am not one who will eat cottage cheese but I like it in this recipe. We make a double batch of this delicious jello salad when we are going to a family gathering or potluck. It is cheap to make and is always a hit! Ingredients 1 can fruit cocktail 8 oz. container of cool whip 16 oz container of cottage cheese 3 oz. package of Jell-O of your flavor choice Directions Put all ingredients in a mixing bowl.…
Newborn Must Haves
When I was planning for the arrival of my son last year, I asked a few of my friends who recently had babies what their newborn must haves. This was so helpful for me as a first time mom not knowing where to start when it came to creating a registry for the little human that would be joining our family. I have created the list below for you to use or to share with others. I want to help…
Staycation Fun: Scout Out Local, State, and National Parks
Have you been to the local parks in your area? If not, you don’t know what you may be missing out on. There are hidden gems in any state and just about any area of the country. Make it a point this summer to explore as many of them as possible. It’s a fun and inexpensive way to enjoy the summer, get out there and explore nature. All the while you’re supporting your local community and the parks themselves. Parks,…
5 Fun Ideas For Staycations
Taking a vacation during the summer is great, but it can also be costly. When taking a vacation isn’t in your budget, have some fun at home with a “staycation”. The idea is to play local tourist and do some fun activities in the area or city you live in. You’ll be pleasantly surprised how much fun it can be and how much your area has to offer. Best of all, you get to come home and sleep in your…
