Frugal Tips
How to Save Money on Ski Rentals & Tickets
If you live in a snowy climate where skiing is available, then you’ll know how expensive it can get! By the time you buy the or rent the skis/board, boots, accessories and the tickets it adds up. We have a family of 6 so skiing is definitely an investment, but so fun. If you want to begin skiing then here are some money saving tips to save money on ski rentals & tickets.
Easy Cake Mix Cookie Recipe- Perfect for Santa’s Christmas Eve Cookies
I love making cookies, especially at this time of year. I turn on a little Christmas music and get baking. I had to share with you one of my most favorite cookie recipes. These cake mix cookies are AWESOME. What makes them awesome? They are fool proof. Seriously. It requires little ingredients, not a lot of time, and they turn out great! You can also make them with a variety of cake mixes and add in different candies, chips and sprinkles. YUM! Kids can even help with this recipe. I like to have them help me with these cookies for Christmas Eve. Then we leave a few out for Santa. I hope you enjoy these as much as our family does.
Fun Last Minute Gifts for Grandparents
Giving a gift is so special this time of year, but sometimes it’s HARD to figure out the right gift. This year we did a few fun gifts for grandparents. They aren’t big or extravagant, but they are more fun and thoughtful. Most grandparents have all of the “things” they need. So to give them a fun thoughtful gift is just perfect.
Homemade Black Licorice Caramel Recipe
One of my favorite things to eat during the holidays are homemade caramels. They are SO good. If you want to break out of the traditional caramels, you should give black licorice caramels a go. I make these every year with a batch of the normal caramels (you can find that recipe here) and I put a few of each in a cute bag and give them as gifts to neighbors. I always get compliments on these black licorice caramels. Even people that don’t typically like black licorice really enjoy these ones!
Super Easy and Yummy Christmas Caramel Recipe
Every year we like to give a small gift to our neighbors and teachers. Our gift has evolved over the years to these yummy Christmas caramels. They are easy enough that the kids can even help. They do take time to stir and to cut and wrap them up, but they are so worth it. Enjoy!
Stocking Stuffer Ideas for the Whole Family!
Christmas is almost here! If you’re getting done with your presents, you may still have your stockings to finish. I like to have some fun, unique ideas to put in stockings. Here is a fun list for dad, mom, teenagers, kids, babies, and pets. A good place to find most of these items is your local dollar store. If you want to shop from home for these items you can always use Amazon, Target and Walmart. These stores have competitive prices and you can get them shipped right to your home! Order today to get them in time
Tips on How to Save More Money this Black Friday
Have you noticed that Black Friday deals started right after Halloween? I sure did! They have been going on and off for quite some time. It’s easy to get caught up in all of the sales and buy on impulse, not realizing that you didn’t get the best deal. Check out these tips to help you save even more money this week as we come to Black Friday.
Favorite Sides that will be a Hit for Your Thanksgiving Meal
It’s that time of year again when we get to bake and cook to our hearts content. The past few years we have found some fun recipes to add to our traditional Thanksgiving meal. These are made from scratch and not your typical dump and go recipes. They do take some time, but it’s well worth it. Your family will love it!
Top 5 Family Friendly Places to Visit in San Francisco
I recently returned from a fun adventure in San Francisco, California and I had to share my must-do list. This time I was NOT traveling with kids. However, most of these activities I would take make kids and do them the next time we are there. San Francisco has so much to offer and I loved every second I was there.
Halloween Safety Tips for Today!
Halloween is today! Are you ready to go trick or treating? Halloween is such a fun holiday with costumes and candy. It’s one that my kids look forward to all year. I mean, getting a whole basket full of candy by just walking around the neighborhood? How can you not love that? However, Halloween can be one of those holidays that can be dangerous too. From food allergies to dark neighborhoods, you’ll want to keep your kids safe. Here are a few tips to help you out.