Do you have hope and dreams for the future but you struggle to figure out how to turn those dreams into realistic goals? Crystal and Jesse Paine of MoneySavingMom.com have created a brand-new 4-week course that walks you through how to do just that! Their Make Over Your Year course is a simple, effective 4-week, hands-on course designed to help you take your big dreams and ideas and turn them ...
Staying Fit as a Family
It's hard to believe that our littlest child no longer needs to ride in a bike trailer or use training wheels. Everyone in our family is a two-wheeled bike rider!!! After teaching SEVEN kids how to ride a bike I seriously never thought this day would come. While our quiet neighborhood is great for bike rides, we don't have sidewalks so I get a little nervous with Cora still being a ...
Helping Kids Overcome the Gimmie’s
Are you struggling to fight off the me-first "gimmie" attitude that consumes kids today? I know this is something we struggle with at our house every day. In a world of instant gratification, upside down priorities, and exonerated selfies, we need something to help our kids as they strive for true contentment in their lives. My friend Kim has created an amazing bible study to help kids and ...
5 Secrets of Fit Moms
We all have friends who just seem to be naturally fit. What I've learned is that while some people can be naturally skinny, no one is really naturally fit. Have you ever heard the term "skinny fat?" It's when you look slim but you are actually unhealthy. If you had lab work done perhaps your cholesterol would be high or maybe you have high blood pressure. In society today, there is a lot of ...
Tips & Tricks to Save Money on Your Grocery Budget
Now that my husband has retired from the military and we no longer live near a commissary I've had to relearn some of my frugal grocery shopping habits. While I love the easy savings of shopping at the commissary, you can save almost anywhere you live. Years ago I mistakenly believed that saving on groceries is a full time job. While it is for some of those extreme couponers, regular shoppers ...
Five Ways to Save on Summer Fun
If you've been reading this blog for a while you know that I LOVE summer. It is probably my favorite time of year, which is one of the reasons I moved to Florida, it's always summer! I love the long days, warm weather, and late nights together as a family. There are so many fun family activities that are inexpensive and will build memories for years to come! Visit the Library Do you have ...
