This has been one exciting summer so far. To save money this summer, we are skipping the costly day camps and planning activities of our own. We swim in our neighborhood pool almost daily, visit the children's library around the corner, go bowling, skating, and take advantage of cheaper entertainment. My husband and I have been on a strict budget these last few months. Our local ... Read More about How to Plan a Family Movie Night
10 Must Have Items for Your Honeymoon
My husband and I recently celebrated our 13 year wedding anniversary! It seems like only yesterday that we were celebrating our big day surrounded by our friends and family. I have so many great memories from our wedding including the giant rainbow that appeared in front of the church (when there was no rain!) Many of these memories I'll be able to share with my children and smile at in the years ... Read More about 10 Must Have Items for Your Honeymoon
Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Muffins
Menu planning is one area that I've struggled with as a mom for a LONG time. I'm getting better about planning out my weekly dinner menu in advance (thanks to Pinterest!) The number one reason why I felt I could never get a decent dinner on the table for my family each day was all due to poor planning. If I don't plan it, it's not going to get done and then my family is stuck eating pre-packaged ... Read More about Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Muffins
Easy Cheesy Biscuit Pizza
Are you looking for a cool spin on a pizza recipe? Try Easy Cheesy Biscuit Pizza! This is a family friendly recipe that may have the kids begging for more! Pizza is one of my most favorite foods. Honestly, I could eat it at least 3 times a week! At the end of a long week or on a night we get home late from a ball game, pizza is usually our go to meal. We sometimes pick up one from our ... Read More about Easy Cheesy Biscuit Pizza
Easy Cheesy Mexican Casserole
Love Mexican food? This Easy Cheesy Mexican Casserole is the perfect recipe to serve for your family when you need to put dinner on the table in a hurry! I love Mexican food. I could eat it every day if I had to! I grew up in Texas where great tasting Mexican food was pretty easy to find. We eat Mexican food on a regular basis and cook simple recipes like tacos weekly. The Easy ... Read More about Easy Cheesy Mexican Casserole
Frozen Chocolate Chip Banana Bites
We've been getting creative in the kitchen and experimenting with healthy snack options for the kids. I love banana smoothies and wanted to go the extra step and create frozen banana bites with chocolate chips. These frozen banana bites are the perfect snack option for the whole family! My girls help me in the kitchen often and they love to make this recipe with me! This recipe only ... Read More about Frozen Chocolate Chip Banana Bites
5 Ways to Save Money for Your Family
Two years ago, my husband and I started what I call a "lifestyle makeover." We were living very busy lives and our home was cluttered with items that no longer served a purpose or brought us joy. Through this chaos, we learned that we were wasting money on things instead of saving for our family and our future. After letting go of loads of physical stuff in our homes, something interesting ... Read More about 5 Ways to Save Money for Your Family