Do you live in an area where you get winter storms? Consider creating a Winter Power Outage Survival Kit as soon as you can so that you'll be prepared during a possible power outage! Pictured above: The icy winter storm that hit the south in February 2014. Many were unprepared and faced electrical outages lasting for days. This is the view from my back porch. The ice was a few inches thick ... Read More about Winter Power Outage Survival Kit
5 After School Snack Ideas
I work from home most of the day and keep two of my children home with me. I guess you can call me a WAHM (work-at-home mom). My 4 year old daughter and my 4 month old baby boy require a lot of attention during the day. I take several breaks from my work to pay attention to their needs. There are many days where I choose to work at night after the kids are in bed because I simply can't get a ... Read More about 5 After School Snack Ideas
How to Teach Kids to Save Money
Over the last two years, my husband and I have been working on getting our finances in order. We've always considered ourselves as "frugal" and we do love to save money and invest in our future. However, we knew that we could do an even better job of saving, especially now that we have three children. Looking into the future, there will be cars to save for, college, and weddings! If we don't start ... Read More about How to Teach Kids to Save Money
The Importance of Family Game Nights
The Importance of Family Game Nights The Importance of Family Game Nights My husband and I made a commitment to spend more quality time with our children this year. My girls are at the age where they both enjoy playing games and they ask us regularly to play games with them. I believe that a family that plays together stays together! I also believe that game nights are ... Read More about The Importance of Family Game Nights
Introducing Your Pet and New Baby
If you are bringing home a new baby soon and have a pet, read our tips for introducing your pet and new baby for an easier and happier transition for all! Candie has been our family pet since 2005. I received her as a birthday present shortly after my husband and I were married. Fast forward to 2017. Candie is still with us today! Candie is a calico cat. Calico cats are known to be a bit ... Read More about Introducing Your Pet and New Baby
Sundae Fundae Ice Cream
Treat the kids to a Sundae Fundae Ice Cream party! This is such a simple set up that you can do at home during the summer or at an event like a birthday party. The beginning of summer is approaching quickly. When I think of summer, I think of swimming, backyard BBQs, and plenty of ice cream. Ice cream is the perfect addition to any summer day. The best part about ice cream during the ... Read More about Sundae Fundae Ice Cream
What to Consider When Buying a Family Car
If you are like me and have a family, you probably spend a lot of time in your vehicle driving kids to and from school, sports events, church activities, errands, etc. When we started our family, we purchased a brand new car. We didn't think ahead too far into the future, but our family grew by three kids. Eventually, we grew out of our first family vehicle and needed to buy another car. We ... Read More about What to Consider When Buying a Family Car