Frugal Tips
How to Host a Valentine’s Day Dinner on a Budget
Valentine’s Day is next week. What do you have planned? This year I thought it would be fun to have a nice dinner at home. That way we aren’t competing with everyone else for a dinner table at a nice restaurant. It doesn’t have to cost a lot of money to make your dinner nice and elegant. Here are a few tips to help your plan that perfect Valentine’s Day dinner and still stay in budget.
5 Unique Kids Valentines for School
Valentine’s Day is coming soon! Are you getting ready? It’s the worst to wake up the day before and stress about what to make for your kids Valentine’s Day parties. I’m starting to get my kids ready and prepared now. That way we can have a stress free week. All of these ideas have items you can buy on Amazon and have them shipped right to your door. Awesome! Here are a few ideas that are super fun and unique too. Enjoy!
2018 Winter Olympics Schedule
Get ready! The 2018 winter Olympics is starting soon! I’m so excited! This year, the winter Olympics is hosted by PyeongChang, Korea. The opening ceremony will be on February 9th. Then the games start February 10th and run through February 25th. There will be a closing ceremony on February 25th as well. You can check the schedule of all the winter Olympic events here on their site. It has a detailed schedule of when each sport will be played.
The BEST Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe (Copycat Panera Bread)
When it’s cold outside all I want to do is eat soup! Seriously, I’m always looking for new soups to eat. It’s always a fine line to find a soup that not only I love, but my husband and kids love as well. When I made this Panera Bread copycat of their Broccoli Cheese Soup, we all loved it! My kids didn’t even complain of the “green stuff!” It’s definitely a keeper and one we will do over and over again during the winter months. This recipe comes from The Recipe Critic and I love it. Here is what you do:
5 BEST Essential Oils for the Winter Season -Help Fight Colds, Flu & Winter Depression
Oh, the Winter season. I’m not gonna lie, Winter can be rough! With the lack of sunshine and colds and flu going around, you may need a little extra help. Essential oils are a great way to give that added help to fight off sicknesses and help boost your systems. Here are 5 essential oils that can definitely help you out this winter season.
Warm Mist Vs. Cool Mist- Which Humidifier is Better?
Winter is upon us which can bring dry skin, chapped lips, and cold after cold. One easy way to help remedy these situations is to use a humidifier. Both cold and warm humidifiers add that extra moisture into the air which help alleviate that dryness that you could be experiencing. But which is better? Which one should you be using? Here are a few advantages and disadvantages of each. Hopefully this will help you pick out the one that will work best for you.
25 Activities for Your Christmas Advent Calendar
Do you have a Christmas Advent Calendar? We do, and my kids absolutely love it. As soon as they wake up, they head straight to the calendar to see what’s inside. Each day holds a piece of paper with either a service idea or an activity that we will do on that day. It’s a fun way to get the kids in the Christmas spirit. If you don’t have an Advent Calendar, no worries! Just grab a Santa hat or stocking and write up these 25 different activities. Then each morning have the kids take turns and draw one out. Here are 25 ideas that are super simple, yet fun. Hopefully these will help you out!
Tips on How to Keep Kids Entertained this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is next week! It’s a great holiday full of food, football, games and relaxation. However, this holiday can be hard for little kids, which often makes it hard on the parents. There are some fun ways to keep your kiddos entertained throughout the day and even the actual dinner to keep everyone happy. Here are a few ideas:
Tips on How to Save the Most During Black Friday 2017
This year Black Friday ads are already popping up, are you ready? It may be a little overwhelming on where to shop and how to get the best deals when there are SO many out there. Here is a list of tips on how to save the most during your Black Friday shopping.
How to Make a Christmas Countdown Chain Using Your Halloween Candy
Now that Halloween is over, do you have a TON of candy?  What do you do with it? How do you minimize the intake of sugar for your kids? Here is a great way to solve all of your questions- Make a Christmas Countdown Chain! This chain seriously saves me from kid tantrums and tears. Instead of them asking every 10 minutes if they can have another piece of candy, they know that they get one piece a day and each day means it’s closer to Christmas! It’s super simple and even the kids can help out. Here’s how you do it: