There are a lot of things that the “experts” deem necessary for parents to buy for their kids. While many of those things aren’t necessary (I still think wipe warmers are ridiculous), strollers are a must-have, including strollers for big kids. While your 3-, 4-, or 5-year-old will probably do lots of walking when you’re…
If you know anything about babies, you know that it doesn’t take long until they want to be on the go. Sure, they just lay there and look cute when they’re born, but soon enough they’ll start rolling, sitting, crawling, and eventually walking. The time goes so quickly! As your baby grows, you may be…
Kids are amazing, aren’t they? I’m amazed when I see a child running full speed to get from here to there. I can’t remember ever having that much energy. It can be tricky to find ways for your kids to burn off all that energy, especially when you need to be indoors. Perhaps the weather…
If you’ve been on the fence about getting a Costco membership, you might want to consider this hot deal on Groupon! For $60, you’ll receive a one-year Costco Gold Membership, a $40 Costco gift card, and $40 off a $250+ online purchase. In total, this is a value of $140! Costco Membership Deal Here’s what…
Hoping to join Sam’s Club soon? Here’s a Sam’s Club new member promo to thank you for joining! Sam’s Club New Member Promo Right now NEW Sam’s Club members can get their membership basically for FREE after they sign up! New members who join for $20 will get $25 off their next in-club purchase of…
Going out to eat in a group is so much fun! However, it can get expensive quickly. We know it is difficult to find a good spot to enjoy a nice dinner that won’t break the bank. Finding cheap restaurants for a group is important for preserving your budget. That is why we compiled this…
It’s been a while since I’ve talked about the best way to organize your coupons, and on this super rainy Western Washington day, I thought it would be just the topic! Over the past few years, I’ve tinkered with my own methods for organizing coupons including filing whole inserts and using the binder method. To be honest,…
Join me in April as I investigate concepts in homesteading! I’ll be taking a “can do” and modern day approach to this increasingly popular topic. Watch for posts every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in April. Survivorgirl: April 1 Introduction Announcement: April 2 Dehydrating Fruit: April 3 Raising Chickens: April 5 Making Soap: April 9 Homesteading 1-2-3: April 11 (Guest post)…
You’ve perfectly roasted your turkey and a daunting task lies ahead: carving it. The last thing you want to do is end up poorly carving your turkey and having it resemble dog food. Hardly appetizing! I wanted to provide a basic step-by-step tutorial you can use so you can present a beautiful platter of turkey to your…
Looking for a fun dessert you can make for Valentine’s Day? If so – try these mini Ombre cakes. They are cute from the outside, and when you cut through them you’ll reveal a surprise: different colored mini layers of cake! While these may look fancy, the good news is that they require easy to…