Kids are spending a lot of time online these days. While having fun time is great, it’s also worth your time to find some educational games for kids that they can spend their online time playing! There are so many out there, but there are some that really stand above the rest. Best Online Educational Games for Kids The other bonus to online educational games is that they get to practice basic computer skills while learning their other subject areas like math, reading, and writing. Of course, you don’t want to rely on internet games to educate your child, they can be a nice activity for a slow day or even a day stuck inside! 1.ABCmouse ABCmouse is a great online resource for fun games for kids, especially younger kids ranging in the preschool age. It’s $7.95 per month with an … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Successful “Club” Store Shopping
Hitting your favorite warehouse store can be a fantastic way to score deals. Buying in bulk can be a great way to save, but if you’re not careful, you can easily pay more than what you really need to. Instead, if you shop smart and pay attention, you will get awesome deals that fit well within your budget. Check out these 5 tips for successful club store shopping before you shop next. They’re sure to help you get the best deals possible. 5 Tips for Successful "Club" Store Shopping Shop With a List – The old adage holds true here because going into a club store without a list is like sending a kid to a carnival with a blank check. Instead of running free with your hard earned money, write down the things that you absolutely need and then a separate part of things you want to check the … [Read more...]
How to Save Money on Pet Food
When it comes to having pets, there is no denying that they eat a lot. And if you’re like most pet parents, your pets eat a lot of food. We have a 50-pound lab/retriever mix, and he eats more than I thought possible! It’s important to save money on pet food when you can and here are some tips for you to consider. How to Save Money on Pet Food Buy from Amazon Amazon is one of the best places to shop because you can literally buy everything you possibly need. You can just use the Amazon app or head over to Amazon.com to buy everything you need and have it shipped right to your house. It’s nice having the ability to buy pet food and pet products, all from the same place. If you don’t like Amazon, you can still buy online and save a lot of money! I love Amazon because of free shipping … [Read more...]
Usborne Shine-A-Light Books Giveaway
Do you have a child who loves to read? Are they always asking how things work and how to do things and that is why we love Usborne Books and More in our house! We have fallen in love with their Shine A Light Books and how much the kids learn while reading them. Because of this, I want to offer a giveaway of 6 of our favorite Shine A Line Books! Usborne Shine-A-Light Books Giveaway What are Usborne Shine-A-Light Books? The are books with hidden pictures that you hold a flashlight behind a page to be able to see. They enhance the story line and show that now everything meets the eye! One winner will win one of each book below. On the Construction Site Shine-A-Light Book Secrets of Winter Shine-A-Light Book On the Train Shine-A-Light Book Secrets of … [Read more...]
Change How You Cook to Save Money
Did you know the way you are cooking could be costing you more money than just the cost of ingredients? It’s true! With a few simple changes in the way you cook, you can save hundreds of dollars! These tips are so simple, and it all started when I sat down and was going over everything in our house to find ways to save money. We started with the kitchen because it seems to be the most used! See how cook to save money. Change How You Cook to Save Money First, you need to get into the mindset of planning meals what you have in the house. Use up what you have. You have heard of stocking up when items are on sale, and you can do that and then make menus based on what you have. Doing this will save you money. To expand on this, one a month we try to do a week of a pantry challenge. If not … [Read more...]
Menu Planning 101 + Free Meal Planner Printable
Have you ever seen those long menu planning idea posts and thought to yourself, “Man! I’d love to do that,” but you have no idea how to get started? It can be confusing if you aren’t sure where to start, but it doesn’t HAVE to be. With a few tips and a good meal planner printable you will be menu planning like a pro. Menu planning is something that will not only help you stay organized, but it can save you BIG money off of your grocery bill. If you’re never questioning what is for dinner, you won’t be tempted to spend money on takeout. Plus, you’ll have the added benefit of saving money by not shopping since you’ll only be shopping once or twice a month. Impulse buys are one of the biggest factors to a blown grocery budget out there. Combine menu planning with freezer cooking, and you’ve … [Read more...]
DIY Decor – Easy Twig Letter Decor
If you are looking for a great spring craft, I want to share this easy DIY decor idea with you. This easy twig letter decor is perfect for not only your decor because it can work with all season but a very good idea for a rustic wedding too. DIY Decor - Easy Twig Letter Decor Yes, I said it would make a great wedding decor item. Pick the letter from your soon to be last name and instead of painting the wood letter white you can paint the back of it to match any color scheme then continue with the directions. The make great guest book table decor and even neat centerpiece ideas! Not into this DIY for a wedding? No problem, this decor is one that can stick around all year because it matches any season. Plus it looks amazing at night with twinkle lights on it for the … [Read more...]
Copycat Chick Fil A Sauce Recipe
Is your family addicted to Chick Fil A like mine is? My husband recently requested I make a copycat Chick Fil A sauce when he had the sauce for the first time. How can I say no when is he is looking to save some money? This is one of our many Chick Fil A Copycat Recipes. Copycat Chick Fil A Sauce Recipe I have a confession. Until a few months ago I had never had Chick Fil A Sauce. I've always been more of a sweet and sour girl. Then one day when we went through the drive-thru we found in our bag along with our Polynesian sauce a packet of Chick Fil A sauce. Hubby and I both decided to stray from out normal and give it a try. He loved it a bit more than me, sorry but I'm still a sweet a sour girl. After that lunch, he asked me to find a copycat Chick fil A sauce … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Decor – Easy Spring Fabric Cross on Wood Decor
I love redecorating my house for each season with the easy DIY decor. For spring and Easter, this fabric cross on wood was something I wanted to add to our decor. Using light and bright colors is fits for spring then flows into Easter without having to change much of my decor. I love double duty decor, don't you? Easy DIY Decor - Easy Spring Fabric Cross on Wood Decor You can find most everything at your local craft store or the store my husband hates letting me into, Hobby Lobby. I always get in trouble on that store and when hubby sees the bags he rolls his eyes! The last time I walked out of the store we also happen to come home to box full of buttons. Hubby thought I was nuts but it did allow me to make some of my favorite DIY Decor like my DIY Snowman Button Art and Valentines … [Read more...]
My Top Places to Buy Used Homeschool Curriculum
It isn’t a secret that buying curriculum is expensive. It can get especially pricey when you have more than one kid to buy curriculum for. It gets even trickier when you have a child in 1st grade and a child in 5th grade because you can’t easily use the same curriculum. This is why I love shopping for used homeschool curriculum. Like most homeschool parents, you probably only use your curriculum once or twice before you no longer need it. Instead of throwing out the curriculum parents like yourself sell it for a much more reasonable price than you will find for the new curriculum. My Top Places to Buy Used Homeschool Curriculum Here are just a few of the places where you can buy used homeschool curriculum: HomeschoolClassifieds.com At Homeschool Classifieds, you … [Read more...]