“How To” Posts
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:
5 FREE Fall Date Night Activities
Fall is such a great season full of color and change. It’s one of my favorite times of the year and it always goes by too quickly. The fall is a great time to be outdoors and enjoy unique activities that it has to offer. Here are 5 FREE date night ideas that you can enjoy this fall.
40 Things To Do On A No Spend Weekend!
You’ve heard of a no spend month and even week but why not take it one step smaller and start with a no spend weekend! Wither you want to start with a no spend weekend or go big and don’t spend the whole month, here is a list of things to do that are FREE during that time!
Family-Friendly Halloween Dinner Ideas
Halloween is coming fast and there are so many fun dinner ideas for those nights leading up to Halloween and especially Halloween night. If you’re like me, Halloween day and night can be pretty crazy busy. So there are some really easy dinners that you can do on Halloween night and be stress-free too.
How To Get The Last Drop Out Of Your Beauty Products & Make Them Last Longer!
The cost of makeup can add up and when you find that perfect shade or mascara, it’s sad when it’s gone. So make your makeup last longer with these few tips to get the last drop out of your beauty products.
Easy Halloween Kids Crafts
Halloween is coming quickly, are you ready? My kids love to make Halloween crafts and there are some seriously cute and easy ones. I’m all about easy and fast crafts. My kids tend to lose their focus quickly, so I’m always looking for ones we can do that will keep their attention. Here are 3 Halloween Kids Craft sites that have so many fun options for you to try out. Happy Halloween!
How to Make Your Fall Planting Successful
It’s that time of year when the leaves are changing and you feel the crisp chill in the air. It’s fall. You may not know this, but fall is the perfect time to plant a variety of perennials, bulbs, trees and shrubs. If you’re excited to get your yard ready for the fall season, check out these simple tips that may help your planting be a little more successful.