Frugal Tips
7 Fun Summer Water Activities & Games
Happy Summer!! Okay it may not be “officially” summer. However, the kids are out of school and the weather is over 90 degrees so it definitely feels like summer! With the warm weather, my kids have a hard time being outside if it doesn’t involve water or shade. There are so many fun activities you can do that involves water and the kids will sure enjoy them.
10 Disneyland Meals/Snacks You Don’t Want to Miss
Food at Disneyland is expensive. Not gonna lie. Our family tries to only go out to a meal one time in the park and then pack in the rest of our meals. So that meal we eat out has to be a good one! We take time in choosing and deciding where to go. We also tend to grab a snack or treat each day too. Because it’s Disneyland, and hey, there are some seriously yummy food options. Here are a few that you don’t want to miss:
Scholarships You Can Apply For This Summer!
College is expensive, let’s get that right! And if you have a high school graduate, this is probably really setting in about now! But there are tons and tons of scholarships out there they can be applying for! You probably know about the athletic scholarships and top of the class scholarships but here’s a list of scholarships many can apply for this summer!
Quick & Easy Homemade Limeade & Lemonade Recipes
It’s Memorial Day weekend which means there will be a lot of family and friend BBQs and gatherings. Time to remember those that have fought so bravely for our country and family members we may have lost. It’s a time for reflection and gratitude. We always get together with family and every year it seems to be hot outside! We have our BBQ and I love having a drink that is refreshing for everyone. Here are two recipes you can make super quick and won’t cost a lot either.
7 Easy Exercises You Can Do With Your Kids
Exercising by yourself when you have kids can be extremely difficult if not impossible. If you have young kids you may find yourself helping them the whole time your workout is going on. You may just want to give up on working out all together. Well, never fear. There is a way. The way I have found exercising most effective for me has been to actually involve the kids. That way they aren’t fighting for my attention. Here are a few suggestions that will definitely get your work out in as well as tire your kids out!
6 Unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day is coming up on May 14th and it’s time to get those Mother’s Day gifts in order. Every year I have to think of what I can get for my mom that would be sentimental, yet in our budget. Here are a few ideas that won’t break the bank and hopefully bring a smile on your moms face.
Family Friendly Hikes in Arches National Park
National Parks are super busy this time of year. Because it’s awesome weather! When you’re out hiking and exploring you usually want it to be on the cooler side instead of HOT. One super popular National Park located in Utah, is Arches National Park. They have a good variety of kid friendly hikes and more advanced hikes. If you are traveling with your family, here are a few hikes you won’t want to miss:
8 Unique Easter Egg Hunt Ideas
Easter is this weekend. Are you ready? I have to admit, when I was little I was never super fond of Easter Eggs hunts. It seemed like I was always the one at the end who couldn’t find those last few eggs. It was only months down the road that those eggs would show up! So that’s where they were! However, being a mom of little kids, I have to give in and do egg hunts every year. Most years it seems like we end up doing one with each side of the family so MORE egg hunts for us! I will admit it is pretty fun to see the kids eyes light up with excitement as they find those eggs. So, if they are happy, I’m happy. Here are 10 unique Easter Egg hunt ideas that just may have you (and me!) a little more excited for egg hunts this year.
How to Save Money on Food While on Vacation
If you’re like me then you always have a vacation planned. It would be in 2 months or year but you are working on all of the plans and it’s something to look forward to. You could be looking for good airfare, cheap hotels and transportation. Those are usually the big expenses. However, once you are at your destination you may suddenly realize those food receipts are adding up quickly. Sometimes we don’t realize how much we spend on food until we get home and see our credit card statement or you add up all of the receipts at the end. Yikes! I could be a ton of money! Here are some ways to save money on food while you are on vacation.
Best Flowers to Plant in Early Spring
Now that it’s officially spring we can look to brightening up our yards and add some color with spring flowers. Often times you think you should wait until after the first frost, but that’s not necessarily the case with flowers. There are a few different spring flowers that you can plant right now and enjoy the colors until it gets warmer.