Saving money & nurturing family life
Summer is a time of sunshine, and carefree days! Daylight is longer and our schedules are a little more laidback. For a fun frugal summer, I plan a few activities and create a bucket list. So, whether you are frugal, have a large family or in a season where money is tight check out these…
One of my favorite things is a clean house but when there’s 5 people living under 1 roof, things can get messy real quick. I have 3 kids; Olivia (12 yo) my oldest, Grayson (7 yo) and my youngest, Teigan (3 yo). It’s quite the age gap – I know! Some days my house…
Last weekend was cold and the kids were feeling a bit bored. We ended up enjoying some tech-free time together. Wow, just saying “tech-free” is Zen to me. I loved having a tech-free childhood. We got bored – a lot! But we also got creative. We discovered new things about ourselves. Sometimes even embarked on…
I love creamy pasta, add a little spice and you got me wrapped around the fork! When I first tried Cajun chicken pasta I was at TGI Friday in Chicago. That very first bite was heavenly. I returned and ordered it the next night after the conference – it was THAT good! I knew I…
I’ve side eyed my slow cooker that I received as a house warming gift for years. However, that all changed almost a decade ago when I learned about freezer meals and all the things you can make in a slow cooker. My slow cooker is one of the most used tools in my kitchen. The…
I just love my air fryer! We’ve air fried almost everything and anything even hard boiled eggs. It takes burgers and chicken to a whole other level – always tender and juicy. In addition cooks things in a matter of minutes! My Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are quick and easy to make and perfect for…