Do you ever wonder where your money is going? I know I do at times! The phrase "easy come, easy go" seems to ring true quite a lot these days. Do you also have a closet or trunk full of items you aren't going to use or that don't fit or that you don't really need? I know I used … [Read more...] about Money Talk: One Thing That Is Costing You Hundreds of Dollars
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How to Start Meal Planning: Save Money, Save Time & Reduce Stress
Everyone knows how easy it is to spend a fortune on food each month. Did you know you can save TONS OF MONEY by meal planning and sticking to it? You absolutely can! And we are going to show you how to do it quickly and easily in 6 simple steps. I learned early on that … [Read more...] about How to Start Meal Planning: Save Money, Save Time & Reduce Stress
39 Of The Most Helpful Cleaning Tips You’ve Ever Heard
Love it or hate it, cleaning is one thing we just can't seem to avoid. Not for long anyway! Even if you have a cleaning service, some things just can't (or shouldn't) wait to be addressed. I am always on the lookout for handy cleaning tips and tricks and these are some of the … [Read more...] about 39 Of The Most Helpful Cleaning Tips You’ve Ever Heard
Save Money By Cutting Your Food Bill in Half – and Eat Healthier Doing So!
If your food bill has gotten out of hand, and you are not eating as healthily as you should, you are going to LOVE these ideas, tips and tricks to help cut your food bill IN HALF! Yep, with a little determination and creativity, your family can eat healthier and you can … [Read more...] about Save Money By Cutting Your Food Bill in Half – and Eat Healthier Doing So!
10 Genius Ways to Earn an Extra $500 (or MORE!) This Month
There are a million reasons why you could use an extra $500 this month. Maybe you are feeling a little strapped for cash, or want to pay off a bill that has been nagging at you. Maybe you are trying to save up for a wedding, or a vacation. Maybe the holidays are right … [Read more...] about 10 Genius Ways to Earn an Extra $500 (or MORE!) This Month
5 Ways to Improve Your Skin in 5 Days
I don't know about you, but for me the change of seasons brings changes to air quality and humidity- and that means changes to my skin, too! As summer comes to an end I can already feel my skin getting drier by the day and that calls for some quick action before it gets worse! … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Improve Your Skin in 5 Days
Lake Life “Must Haves” to Make Your Summer Awesome
I am so excited about this lake life post! Looks Like Happy has teamed up with Thirty-One for a giveaway that goes perfectly with our lake life must haves! And the best part is, you don't have to be a lake lifer - you can be a lake-goer, or a beachgoer, or a pool-goer, or a … [Read more...] about Lake Life “Must Haves” to Make Your Summer Awesome
Tackle Back to School Like a Pro- 7 Tips From a Seasoned Mom
It's that time of year again- Back to School! And whether you are happy or sad (yes, I get that you may be sad to see your Littles off to school after such a great summer! And I also get you might be happy to send your Bigs back to school after a long summer!) it's happening and … [Read more...] about Tackle Back to School Like a Pro- 7 Tips From a Seasoned Mom
Meal Prep Like a Pro: The School Lunch Edition – No Parents Allowed!
It's Back to School time, which means it's time to be on your A-game to make sure getting back into the ol' routine goes as smoothly as possible. One easy way to make mornings a whole lot better is to meal prep school lunches. I have scoured Pinterest to find 10 meal prep … [Read more...] about Meal Prep Like a Pro: The School Lunch Edition – No Parents Allowed!
Homemade Soap Recipes for Beginners!
If you've been wanting to try your hand at homemade soap making, these recipes are super easy to get started with! I was hesitant to try making soaps because it seems like it would be kind of involved. Then my mom made soaps as gifts for Christmas and said it was really easy! I … [Read more...] about Homemade Soap Recipes for Beginners!
10 Insanely Fun Backyard Games to Make Your Summer Slay
Nothing says ~~SUMMER!!~~ like a day or evening with good friends, good food and fun backyard games! My husband and I love getting together with friends and neighbors for a super competitive friendly game of bean bags and a few beers while the grill heats up. Since we live … [Read more...] about 10 Insanely Fun Backyard Games to Make Your Summer Slay
10 Ridiculously Fun Ways to Entertain Kids at Your BBQ
Patriotic Party Season is upon us! We live on a lake, so between my nephew and the neighbor kids, there are quite a few kids to keep occupied when the adults are done with "lake time" and need a water break! I thought I would turn to my favorite friend, Pinterest, for some fun, … [Read more...] about 10 Ridiculously Fun Ways to Entertain Kids at Your BBQ
DIY’s to Make This a 4th of July to Remember! (Plus a few free printables!)
Can you believe it is almost the 4th of July?! I can't! Considering how long winter was here in western Michigan, this summer is FLYING by! I wish I could make it stop because we had snow in April and I am nowhere near ready for summer to be over. Last summer my husband and … [Read more...] about DIY’s to Make This a 4th of July to Remember! (Plus a few free printables!)