With another year staring us in the face (Oh hello, 2019!) I thought it would be a good time to give everyone some days to look forward to during the rather blah month of January. I mean, it’s cold, it’s winter, and we are all trying really hard to keep our New Year’s resolutions without…
capture Santa in your living room :: capture the magic app
For a few years now I’ve been using this really cute and FREE app that adds to the excitement of Santa coming. It’s a special way to keep the magic of Santa’s visit alive in our home. There are free “stickers” to use, but I will admit that I splurged and spent $.99 on a…
saving your sand dollars: tips to make a beach trip more affordable
Does a beach vacation sound good this year? If so, you have already done some research, found a destination and even researched what you will need for the trip on BeachRated. However, now that you are getting things in place, you may have also figured out that this is going to be quite a costly…
4 ways this home security system will simplify your life
I love it when I can find one product that will simplify several areas of my life. So when I found one system that can work as a baby monitor, a Google assistant, a great home speaker and a home security system, I could not wait to try it out. This voice activated smart security…
mix it up with mealthy #MealthyMoms + giveaway
What helps you get going in the morning? Especially around the holidays with family and friends all around. I wanted to share with you a go to drink that will help you get going for all your festivities. The Mealthy Immersion blender will be the perfect tool to help you make this drink. It will…
diy wood slice ornaments
I always make gifts for my children’s teachers every Christmas. When you have three kids and a dozen teachers to buy gifts for it gets a bit expensive. My eldest child has learned that buying gifts makes a good impression on her teachers {brown nosing}. I’m all for it if it helps her out at…
minted christmas cards :: free rush shipping code
Minted has the most amazing designs, the best quality, and their printing and shipping time is fast. I think they can manufacture my cards faster then I can make a decision about which card I want to order. They are all so pretty. Have you ordered your Christmas cards yet? I have some good…
having fun with kids of all ages :: eeBoo
There is so much to love about having kids with a wider than average age gap, but part of the downside is that it is a struggle to find games they (or we) can all play together. Thankfully, our friends at eeBoo have shared some pretty basic games with us that are actually fun for…
radz 3 in 1 surprise :: find this stocking stuffer at walmart!
You’ve heard of blind bag toys, but what about blind boxes? Radz 3 in 1 surprise boxes do not disappoint. They come with a collectible trinket, bracelet, and CANDY! There are “bakies”, “sweeties”, and “munchies” to be collected. My Annabelle is 9 years old and she was quite tickled to open her blind boxes. I’m…
simple {and cheap or free!} christmas traditions
Every year I look forward to a few family favorite Christmas traditions. We like to find things fairly close by that fit our budget so these are ideas that could work for anyone! Here are a few of the things we do each December! Christmas Lights Tour. Ask around to find some great light displays…
play time with adora baby
Who is still Christmas shopping? I always hope that my daughters will love baby dolls just as much as I did. My frist daughter that didn’t happen so much. She really didn’t take to playing with baby dolls. Here’s to hoping my now 3 year old will love this little baby doll. Adora has the…
what’s that smell? all about?
Are you wondering how you can connect with your teenager? Have you grown apart? I have found a way to reconnect with my daughter. It’s called What’s That Smell? a board game where you smell different smells and decide what that smell is. What a great way to spend time with your teenager and not…











