With the holidays quickly approaching and that festive time of year coming to a head, many parents are wondering what can I do with my children during that time when school is out but Christmas hasn’t happened yet, and we have no new things to keep them occupied and entertained. I know as a busy… Read More 7 FUN, FESTIVE & (ALMOST) FREE CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS | CHRISTMAS FUN WITH KIDS

Hi friends, welcome back to one part of my corner on the internet. It is bright (well actually it is still very much dark) and early (that in fact is true- 5:35 am to be exact) this morning as I sit and write this blog post. I made a promise to myself that I would… Read More FALL SEPTEMBER SCAVENGER HUNT | VLOGTOBER 2021 BEGINS | FALL FUN

Hi friends, what a few months it has been. I am so happy to be back to blogging and even more excited to be sharing with you the reveal of our new fireplace mantle! Yes, you heard me correctly, after years and years of dreaming about this mantle it has finally become a reality! I… Read More $5 GOODWILL CHALLENGE | FIREPLACE MANTLE REVEAL

Hi friends, so today as I sit in my office admiring the cold, wet and snowy weather we are having (well not really admiring it, but am enjoying the day off and being able to get back into writing and spending the day with my sweet family).  I have decided just to take a little… Read More TAKING THE LEAP AND JUMPING BACK IN

  I love Christmas and what better way to spend some quality time together during the holidays then in the kitchen baking up some of our family favorites. My daughter, who is 6 years old, loves to help me bake in the kitchen. She is always wanting to help out and make her own things,… Read More PEPPERMINT HOT COCOA COOKIES

  Every year after the holidays happen, I say to myself “Next year will be different” but sadly it never is. I am always stressed to the max, running around and I never feel that I am able to fully enjoy the holidays like everyone else around me. I am up late wrapping gifts, or… Read More EMBRACING “YOUR” CHRISTMAS

Well friends, week one of embracing a budget and meal plan has come to an end and I am happy to report that it was a success. While there are definitely some kinks and areas we need to improve, overall I feel like the $150 budget I set in place in a decent one for… Read More LESSONS LEARNED FROM MEAL PLANNING ON A BUDGET