Frugal Tips
5 Festive 4th of July Recipes You Need To Try
The 4th of July is next week. I’m super excited to get my red, white and blue on! There are so many festive foods that would make the 4th just perfect. Just look at the picture above, don’t they look amazing? Enjoy these 5 yummy recipes that your whole family will enjoy.
How to Throw a Baby Shower on a Budget
Hosting a baby shower is so fun, yet the expenses can add up with invites, food, gifts, games and more. There are some great ways to save money and still have it a great success. Here are a few ideas you can follow to save money while you plan a baby shower.
Selling Your Home? How to Stage Your Home for Less
We are in a crazy housing market right now. There are high prices and high demand where I live. It’s a great time to sell your home. One easy way to get the most money for your home is to stage it right. By simply taking the time to follow these steps you will hopefully see a quick offer and maybe multiple offers that will help you get more money for your home.
Must-Have Snacks for Pool/Beach Days
Are you hanging out at the pool everyday like we are? We are loving the pool and beach days. However, one thing that is driving me crazy are the snacks and foods we bring and eat while we are at the pool. Sometimes I feel like we are only eating junk food. Other times I feel like I didn’t bring enough treats! I’ve come up with a good list of items to bring to the pool that will keep you both filled with healthy foods and give you a little treat too. You might want to consider grabbing a cooler bag to bring along.
Screen Free Kid Activities for Summer Fun
It’s that time of year again, summer time! Are you ready to have your kids home all. day. long? I love having my kids home, but I also love having a game plan. If you need a little help getting them up and moving, here are a few ideas that will keep them off the screens.
Unique Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Father’s Day is coming soon, are you ready? Maybe it’s just me, but Father’s Day is hard! I never know what to get my dad or father-in-law. This year I’ve done a little research and found some great ideas that they both will surely enjoy. Hopefully one of these ideas will be perfect for your dad as well!
How to Make Mini Fruit Tarts (Easy Recipe)
Fruit tarts…yum. A few months ago, I decided to figure out how to make these little beauties at home. They look amazing and they taste so good. However, I don’t have a ton of time or patience to make everything from scratch. So, I found a super easy way to make the crust and then make a from-scratch filling which is so yummy. Now it’s one of our family favorites and they are seriously SO easy to make.
5 Tips For a Successful Flower Garden
Every year around Mother’s Day I plant my flower garden and vegetable garden. Being outside and planting my flowers helps rejuvenate my soul. I love the beauty these flowers bring to my yard, they make me so happy! I’ve learned over the years from neighbors and friends what combinations to use in my flower beds and ultimately how to keep them alive. Which is the goal, right? Here are a few tips that will hopefully help you out this year on a successful flower garden.
5 Inexpensive Mother’s Day DIY Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day is coming up soon on May 13th! Are you getting ready? I love finding gifts that are sentimental yet won’t break the bank. These DIY gift ideas are perfect. Some of them your kids could even help make for their grandma. Start them now and be ready!
Easy Chicken Salad Recipe
It’s spring and I love eating light and healthier food options. I love recipes that don’t require a lot of prep and can easily be eaten in a variety of ways. This chicken salad is just that. You can make it into a sandwich, put it in a pita, add it to a green salad mix or just eat it plain with crackers. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!