Oh birthday parties. I have such a love/hate relationship with them. My kids absolutely love going to parties and having them, but for the mom it can be a little overwhelming and expensive! There are a few quick tips to help you out when throwing a party on a budget. Here are a few ideas that should keep you from spending too much:
This year has already proven we’re going to have crazy busy mornings especially with having to do two little girl’s hair before school starts! So I wanted to share with you guys what we’ve done to make for easier mornings with some quick hair ideas!
I am a big believer in not going overboard during the holidays, but that doesn’t mean that I don’t know how easy it is to do. When my children were very young I found myself splurging on the gifts because I wanted them to have just the best time ever! I didn’t really focus on the reality that my children were young enough that there was no way that they were going to remember the days at all! Since then I have significantly pared down my holidays and I partially do so by preparing in advance.
For most of us school will be starting soon if it hasn’t started already. I don’t know about you, but I’m stressing about school lunches. My kids are pretty different in their eating habits which makes me frustrated at times. I’ve decided to try something new this year and mix and match different combinations of entrees/snacks, veggies/fruits, treats, and a drink. This way I can have those different items that will please all types of eaters. Hopefully this will help you out too! Here is what you do…
Kids are either already back in school or headed back soon and that means the homework is going to start rolling in. I’ve found the perfect place to create a homework space in our home and it’s been working well for us. Your personal homework space should be relaxing and inspiring as well as comfortable! Here’s what you need to create your own homework station on a budget!
Are you wanting to accomplish more today? How often have you let the day pass by without completing all that you know you can complete?
Can you believe how fast Summer has flown by? We still technically have over a month of Summer left though, so not all hope is lost! Did you know that there are certain items that you should invest in during certain periods of the year?
Grab this Pour Over Coffee Kettle for just $16.99!
During the hot summer all I want to do is sit in the shade outside and eat a big bowl of ice cream. I don’t even care what flavor. Just cold, yummy ice cream. Anyone else? I’ve found out that homemade ice cream has that yummy taste that brings be back to my childhood and reminds me of these summer nights. I just love it. Here is a recipe that I’m sure you’ll enjoy!
You’ve probably seen lots of deals for the solar eclipse! From fun t-shirts to glasses everyone is gearing up for the big day! So what is a solar eclipse? This is when the sun is completely covered by the moon causing certain areas in the US to be black for a few short minutes and it’s all happening Monday, August 21st! So why am I making sure you guys know about this?