Frugal Tips
Green Smoothie Recipes (Even Your Kids Will Enjoy)
If your kids are like mine then it’s SUPER hard to get them to eat their vegetables and greens. They are pretty good with fruits. However, beans, peas, cauliflower, carrots, or any food that resembles vegetables will start a fight. That’s when I decided that I had to be smarter then them. It was time to start sneaking it in!! I was starting to include vegetables into their meatloaf, drinks and even brownies! That way I can feel a little better that they are indeed getting their vegetables. The best way to get down a lot of greens is with smoothies. It’s easy, yummy and refreshing. Here are a few my kids enjoy:
5 Ways to Boost Your Self- Esteem
Most of us struggle with feeling awesome about ourselves at some time or another. Why is that? It’s easy to compare ourselves with others and compare others strengths to our weaknesses. Each of you really are awesome and it’s time for you to remember that. Here are 5 ways to help boost your self-esteem:
Fun Indoor Games & Activities to Keep Your Kids Busy
Are you getting a little restless, waiting for Spring and Summer weather? This time of year can play tricks on us when we have great sunny days and then suddenly get slammed with snow or rain. My kids can get antsy and a little crazy if I don’t plan the day out with some fun games and activities. Here are a few that might help you out.
FREE Apps That Will Make Your Life Easier
These days we are all about Apps, right? It seems l can’t walk into a store or leave the home without using an app on my phone. Some of these apps save me money, some of them save me time. But they all are awesome and make my life so much easier. I thought it would be fun to list out a few FREE Apps that hopefully will give you a break and make your life a little easier.
100 Cheap Date Night Ideas
Valentine’s Day is coming up and there’s no better time to think about how to add a little romance into your marriage or relationship. It doesn’t need to cost a lot of money to have a night where you are laughing, learning, and growing closer to one another. Here are 100 awesome ideas that won’t break the bank and provide that time you need to strengthen your relationships.
Super Easy Banana Bread Recipe
My kids absolutely love banana bread. I even put it in their school lunches to switch up the sandwich ritual I seem to have going on. It seems like I am always buying bananas and sometimes we don’t go through them as quickly as I like. So they turn brown and then what do I do with them? I either put them in the freezer or make a batch of this bread. This recipe is super easy and yummy. So the next time you have bananas that are turning a little brown, try this out!
Top 10 Fitness Trends for 2017
Have you made a 2017 goal involving fitness? If so, you’re definitely not alone. Eating healthy and losing weight are goals that most of us have when starting out a new year. You may have started an exercise routine but quickly find yourself becoming bored with it. If you need a change, these trends could help you out. Each year there are new ways to help us get motivated to exercise and become fit. So what are the fitness trends for 2017? A few of these might surprise you.
Amazon to Create 100,000 New, Full-time, Full-benefit Jobs Across the U.S. over the Next 18 Months!
Amazon is one of the country’s biggest employers. Now they have announced they will be adding 100,000 full time, full benefit jobs across the U.S. over the next 18 months! This means they will grow their workforce of 180,000 in 2016 to over 280,000 by mid-2018. What does this mean for you?
Macy’s Closing 68 Stores & Sears Closing 150 Kmart/Sears Stores Nationwide. Are Any Near You?
Stores have been closing left and right- Aeropostale, JCPenney’s, Sport’s Authority. Have you heard the news? In 2017, Macy’s and Sears will both close down a good portion of their stores. Sears will be closing down a total of 150 stores with 108 Kmart stores and 42 Sears stores by April. Macy’s will be closing 68 more stores out of the current 730 stores. Both of these stores are nationwide and there is a good chance it will affect you. If your store is listed below, be on the look out for some really great going out of business sales and prices. Here is the list of stores that will be closing:
7 Tips & Tricks to Beat the Winter Blues
It’s Winter time, which can be hard on a lot of people. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression related to changes in seasons. A lot of people can experience this during the winter months. You may find yourself a little more tired or moody. I’ve learned that you really can enjoy this season. It does require a little extra work, but it’s definitely worth it. Here are 7 tips & tricks that might just help you beat the winter blues.