Summer is going on strong and if you are anything like me, then you are always looking for ways to make life easier for yourself- especially when you have so little free time because you are surrounded by kids 24/7! I love reading about "hacks"- little tips and tricks that can save you time, money or energy (yes to all three please!) around the house or for outside and finding hacks that make it … [Read more...]
Making the Holidays Easier with Bj’s Wholesale Club!
The holidays are just around the corner and everyone's schedules are beginning to fill up with parties, family gatherings and fun events. While attending all of these events are fun, planning them can be a little bit more stressful! If you've ever hosted a large gathering before you know how much time and effort can go into planning and executing one of these. Thankfully there is a place that can … [Read more...]
6 Money Saving Back to School Shopping Tips
Back to school can be fun for the whole family- but it is often expensive too. Between new shoes, clothes, backpacks, lunch boxes and supplies- it can all add up quickly, but with a little planning and thought, shopping for back to school doesn't have to completely break the bank. I've gathered up 6 of my best back to school shopping tips to save you, not only time, but money too, so your back to … [Read more...]
10 Lunch Box Hacks
School is upon us and that means lots of lunches. If you pack your kid's lunches like I do, then you know that this can be a pain in the you-know-what, but thankfully there are lots of shortcuts, also known as HACKS in the modern world, that can be used to make this job a little easier- and for those of us who are packing multiple lunches every day (THREE in fact!!) these 10 lunch box hacks are … [Read more...]
5 Budgeting Tips for First Time Homebuyers
Home buying can be SCARY! Trust me, I know. I have done it twice now. The first time we purchased it was so long along ago and restrictions were much more lax. We literally didn't put down a penny and bought our first home. Fast forward 9 years and it's a whole new ball game. Most of you know we are in the process of moving across the country for a job change and so purchasing a home was top on … [Read more...]