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25 Family Holiday Activities on a Budget
This a great time of year to spend time with family and friends. There are so many fun events and traditions to do during the month of December and you really don’t need to spend a lot of money on them. We love doing something every day in the month of December to get us in the Christmas spirit. Here are 25 activities that won’t cost you lot of money and will help you get ready for Christmas.
Make Your Home Smell Like the Holidays with this Easy Stovetop Recipe
It’s that time of year when I love my home smelling of cinnamon and Christmas trees. There is a super easy way to get your home smelling like that all season long. Check out this recipe and you’re guests and family will truly love it.
7 Costco Shopping Tips That Will Help You Save Money
Costco is a wonderful store full of yummy food and excellent prices. I love the variety of products available throughout the year. During the holidays I love shopping for toys, food, decor and even Christmas trees! With all of the fun and unique items Costco offers, I tent to spend WAY too much every time I go. However, there are some easy ways to save some big money while you shop. Check these out!
Couple Date Nights You’ve Got to Try During the Holidays
It’s the holiday season, which means date night could be put on the back burner while you are busy hosting parties and buying gifts. However, the holiday season is one of the most magical times of the year to go on dates and take advantage of those holiday events that only take place during this time of year. Here are a few ideas that you definitely will want to try this holiday season.
Disney+ Is Here Today! Got Verizon? You can get 1 YEAR FREE! Sign Up Today!
The long awaited release of Disney+ is over. Today, November 12th you can start streaming all your favorite Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and National Geographic content. AND if you have Verizon you can do it for free for an entire year! Disney+ is free for the first year with Unlimited or when you switch to Fios Home Internet.
Black Friday 2019: Use These 7 Tips to Help You Save the Most Money
This year Black Friday ads and deals 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 does take some time, but the kids can help you out! Here’s how you do it:
5 Tips to Host a Halloween Party on a Budget
Every year my husband and I host an adult Halloween party. It’s seriously a blast. However, it could get out of control budget wise if I’m not careful. I get sucked into Pinterest and hundreds of dollars later I’m wondering what happened! Here are 5 tips that I’ve learned over the years that have helped me stay on budget and also throw an amazing party.
Halloween Classroom Party Ideas that are Easy & Fun
Halloween is just a few short weeks away. My kids are already counting down the days until their school Halloween party. If you are in charge, you may need some ideas to keep these kids entertained. I love a good Halloween game, but I don’t like spending a ton of money or time on every game/craft/treat. I’ve found 5 fun and easy party games/treats that the kids are sure to enjoy, and you won’t be spending a ton of money either. I also love these ideas because they don’t require a ton of supplies or sugar!
Tips to Help you Save the Most on Ski & Snowboard Equipment-Now is the Time to Buy!
If you love to ski and snowboard, then now is the time to grab those skis and snowboards at discounted prices. So how do you do that? To save the most money you’ll have to do a little research. Choose 3-4 locations that are close to you and have a good variety of ski equipment. You’ll want to ask each place the following questions: