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5 Reasons Camping is Awesome
Are you planning any camping trips this summer? Camping is such a fun way to spend your time (it’s one of our family’s favorite ways to vacation!). For those that are on the fence about scheduling a camping trip, check out these 5 reasons why camping is awesome and get to planning your first camping trip.
5 Meaningful Mother’s Day Gifts Your Mom is Sure to Love
Mother’s Day is approaching quickly. If you haven’t found the perfect gift idea, that’s okay. When I’m thinking of Mother’s Day gifts, I like to think what my mom does throughout the day and what I could get her to make life more fun and/or easier. My mom loves going on walks and looking at flowers. So most years we take the time to head to a local flower nursery, buy some plants or bushes and then we help her plant them.
Taking TIME to be with your mom is key. You could just buy here something, but the gift would be more meaningful if you actually did the next step too. So here are some thoughts to take that normal gift idea and make it more meaningful.
Close to Free Birthday Party Activities for Kids
Do you have any birthday parties to plan soon? I don’t know about you, but I don’t like how expensive birthday parties can be now. I am always looking for ways to save money on hosting birthday parties. I prefer for my budget to go toward the cost of the gifts instead of the party itself.Â
Kitchen Upgrades That will Increase Your Home’s Value
Are you looking to make some upgrades to your kitchen? Are you curious to learn which upgrades will give you the biggest bang for your buck? While I’m not planning to sell my home anytime soon, anytime I do any upgrades to my home or property I am always wanting to make sure that any upgrades that I invest in will add value to my home.Â
Utah Readers: How to Score an Awesome Deal on Bike Helmets for the Whole Family!
The weather is warming up which means the kids are outside a lot more. My kids love riding their bikes and I realized this year that their heads have outgrown their helmets. Kids get tempted to ride bikes without helmets if they don’t fit or they are uncomfortable. As parents, buying a new helmet might not be a priority or in the budget. However, wearing a helmet is SO important. It literally can save your life.
What a Quarter of a Grass Fed Cow Looks Like!
Just a few months ago we decided to purchase a quarter of a cow from a local farmer. While I knew the upfront cost would be expensive, we decided it would work great for us to make the purchase. We are a family of 5, 2 adults, 2 preteens and one 6 year old. Let me tell you, our preteens are definitely growing and it shows in how much they eat. So we went with the quarter of a cow in hopes that would be enough beef to last us through the year.
Cheap Decor Ideas for Your Home
Are you on a shoestring style budget? Are you wanting to give your home a bit of a decor makeover? There’s no doubt about it. Decor is expensive! Many people forgo decor upgrades when on a budget thinking that they simply can’t afford it, but that’s not the case!
4 Reasons You Should Be Drinking More Water
People can tell you all day every day about how much you need to be drinking water, but if you don’t know the reasons why, it may be hard to follow. I know that many people struggle to drink enough water, but there are good reasons why we should be drinking more of it!Â
Super Easy & Yummy Easter Dessert Recipe: Delicious Mini Fruit Tarts
Easter is this Sunday which means a lot of families will be getting together to celebrate. When we celebrate holidays I know a lot of attention goes on the food. What will you eat? What will you serve? Since the kids will be getting a lot of candy dong Easter egg hunts, I thought having a small yet yummy dessert would be perfect. These mini fruit tarts are always a winner, plus you get some fruit in you too! Win-win!
50+ Non Candy Easter Egg Filler Ideas!
It’s almost Easter. Are you ready? This year I’ve decided to go with a lot less sugar in the Easter baskets and eggs. I wanted to get creative and find some fun things to fill my kids and neighbors Easter Eggs with that wasn’t candy. So here’s a long list of some stuff you can put inside Easter Eggs!