Between paying bills, buying groceries, and keeping her family clothed, moms are always looking for new ways to stretch a dollar. A frugal mom has to get creative with her family’s income! So here are some mom tips for you on how to save money and put yourself on an easy budget! Sell your gear If you’re …

Earlier in the week, I shared a delicious Thin Mint cookie recipe. While Thin Mints are awesome and ONE of my favorites, my other favorite Girl Scout cookie is the Tagalong Cookies. You know, the crunchy shortbread cookie with peanut butter filling and covered in chocolate. Yum. The problem with the Tagalong cookies besides the …

It’s time for packing a diaper bag for two. When I had only one kid, I would typically leave my house with a diaper bag that contained all the new mom essentials. “What are the new mom essentials?” you ask. Oh, you know, just the basics, or things like multiple burp cloths, diapers, snacks, hand …

We’re all busy moms to some degree. Whether you have a 9-5 full time job or are a stay at home mom, we all have things we need to get done day after day. Sometimes our busy lives don’t leave much time in our schedule for cleaning. If you’re blessed enough to have a cleaning …

It’s finally time to talk about our Samsung Counter Depth 4-Door Flex Refrigerator. Most of you know that we moved into our new house 2 years ago. Yep, we just had our 2 year anniversary last month. One of our big decisions when we moved in was what appliances did we want in our new …

Doctor Who. Star Wars. Lord of the Rings. Harry Potter. Seriously, guys. I’m obsessed. If you are like me and are happily raising a family of geeks, or maybe you just married one, these printable valentines for your favorite geek will say I love you in the nerdiest way possible. Printable valentines are the best …

I got into cloth diapering for all the “right” reasons. I wanted to save my environment by using less water and not contributing to those nasty landfills I read about in one issue in Time magazine. I wanted to save money. I wanted to protect my daughter from potentially harmful chemicals like Dioxin. I didn’t …

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day on January 18th, we’ve rounded up five children’s books to teach your children about this amazing man who made a difference. There are books for various ages, from 2 years old to 12, to help you teach your child more about the man behind the day. I …

It’s time for Valentine Gift Ideas for classmates! Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite times of year. I love all things love, plus my birthday is the day after, so it’s always been a holiday I look forward to! If you’ve got kids in school that need to bring classroom valentines, you’re in luck. …

Ah, toys. No matter how many promises you make about how few toys your child will own—you’re going to be a minimalist!—and no matter how firmly you state that you will not have your child’s toys all over your house, you will be wrong. There’s always something more and there’s never enough toy storage. And …

This Easy Crockpot Lasagna Soup will keep you warm (and not in the kitchen forever!) all winter long. Since we are headed into the dark days of winter, it’s time to brush off the Crockpot (if you already haven’t!) and start making your life easier with more crockpot recipes. It’s pretty darn cold down here …

My best friend and I often swap recipes and this Tuna Noodle Casserole is one I’ll be swapping for sure with other friends. Because, as good as Pinterest is, it’s nice to have a REAL recommendation from someone who knows you and your family. As fall turned to winter, a new dinner night option popped …