“How To” Posts
Sweet Pork Burrito Recipe (Cafe Rio Copycat)
Don’t you love a good burrito? If you’ve been to Cafe Rio, you may have tried their yummy Sweet Pork Burrito. It’s one of my favorites. A while ago, my good friend made us a copycat version of these and it was absolutely wonderful. I almost like it better than the real thing! It’s super simple and it’s even good the next day for leftovers. Enjoy!
Tips for Booking Your Next Cruise for Cheap!
I have to say taking a cruise is by far my favorite way to vacation! I love the easy of visiting different destinations but not having to pack up my bags every time. There’s less worry about dining and where your next meal is coming from and they have so many activities going on throughout the day you really can’t be bored. The down side, they can get pricy! But I wanted to share with you my tips and tricks to saving big before your next cruise!
Learning to Ski: Tips & Tricks for the Young & Old (Money Saving Tips Too!)
Recently we’ve begun the adventure of learning and re-learning to ski. When I was young it came so naturally. Yet, as I’m getting older re-learning something takes time and patience. Our kids are learning to ski for the first time and they absolutely love it. They glide down the hill so easily as I had done at their age. Now you see my husband and I re-learning these tricks and taking our time to go down the mountain. As we’ve all been learning to ski, here are a few tips and tricks we’ve found out along the way. Hopefully they will help you out too.
Quick & Easy SNOW Ice Cream Recipe!
We’re finally starting to see some snow around here so I wanted to share with you guys a fun treat we like to do on snow days! I mean we have to think of something positive about the snow because I don’t like the cold – anyone else with me on that? But this recipe is simple, easy and perfect for the kids to help make! So grab some fresh CLEAN snow and make some Snow Ice Cream!
Family Friendly Places to Visit Around Phoenix (Perfect Winter Destination)
If you live in a winter wonderland like I do, you may be missing those blue skies and sunny days. Once a winter we like to plan a little trip to anywhere that is warmer than here. This year we went to the Phoenix, Arizona area and it was a blast. There are so many family friendly things to do there, we could have stayed for weeks. If you need a little get away, check out these fun places near the Phoenix area.
Frugal Living The Old Fashioned Way! Take Things Back to The Basics to Save Money!
Lots of times we make life crazy and complicated with our schedules and spending habits. Who wouldn’t love to go back to the “old fashioned” way of life and live more simple? I’ve put together ways you can save money by living in the past.
Toshiba 50″ LED 2160p with Chromecast Built-in 4K Ultra HD TV – Just $299.99!
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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.
Good Grade Discounts & Freebies for Kids!
It’s the end of the semester for a lot of schools. That means report cards! Keeping kids motivated to excel in school can be somewhat of a challenge. So here’s a list of good student freebies and discounts for good grades. Hopefully this list can help you keep your kids motivated to succeed in the classroom!
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!