This conversation is sponsored by Tide at Walmart but all tips and opinions are mine as a momma of 5! Doing laundry for 7 people can surely feel like you're in a never ending annoying cartoon. As soon as you get one person's laundry done, it's time to start someone else's. The laundry is an area that I have to be organized in or else it becomes very stressful. I want to pass on some of my large family laundry tips. Hopefully, these tips will help you as you do laundry for a large amount of people. Large Family Laundry Tips + Tide Savings Quick note: Keep reading I'll show you how to save money on your laundry with the Ibotta app. #1. Separate the Laundry I have found that separating the laundry by … [Read more...]
Frugal Family Summer Activities
Summer is here, the warm weather we were all praying for this winter is here. That also means summer vacation is here. This means more time for family and kids that need to be entertained. The 'I'm Bored's' will start over the next few weeks and you will be trying to figure out ways to keep everyone entertained while keeping you budget happy. Been there done that! Here are my top tips to have some fun. Frugal Family Summer Activities Go on a Camping Trip Camping doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, you can get a tent at the beginning of summer and camp at State Parks for $20-$40 for the whole weekend. With camping comes fishing, hiking, swimming, and all kinds of outdoor activities you couldn’t do at home. Then, you can use the same tent year after year. Camping the … [Read more...]
How to Score Fun Family Activities for Free
Ok, ya’ll I have to share this with you! I’ve been getting into local attractions for free! Yes, all 6 of us, for free. I figured out this great savings hack that is saving us tons of money, and it’s totally legit. You know me I don’t post anything that I don’t use myself, and that isn’t legit! So here it is! How to Score Fun Family Activities for Free Ok, so we all know that Groupon has some killer deals right? Well, have you looked at the local stuff they offer? Everything from house cleaning to date night dinners to local attraction passes 50% off (which is basically buy one get one free!) They also offer great deals on items around the holidays so you can check off your Christmas list. Ok, so how am I getting stuff for free on Groupon? Buy scoring free Groupon Bucks and this … [Read more...]
England Homeschool Activity
England is one of the longest standing monarchy’s in the world, and it is a great country to explore with children. The history of the island is long and very complicated, especially for children that didn’t grow up studying English history. From castles to holiday, England has a lot of interesting topics for kids to learn about. Learn About the English Flag Alone the Flag of England looks a lot different than the Union Jack that everyone is used to seeing as representative of the United Kingdom. St. George’s Cross lies on a field of white and has been used since the Middle Ages, when the United Kingdom was not always a united kingdom. Let children create their own St. George’s Cross flag magnet as a souvenir. Flag … [Read more...]
Washington DC Homeschool Activity
Washington D.C. is an extremely kid friendly city, with a parade of sights, free museums, national monuments and plenty of parks for kids to run through. If you are planning on a family trip to our nation’s capitol, there are several things that kids will want to take note of. Try some of these fun activities with kids to get them excited about what they are going to be seeing and doing, and to learn more about Washington D.C. Wvwn if you aren't planning a trip anytime soon this makes a great learning activity and great addition to any curriculum. Learn About Washington D.C.’s Flag Washington D.C. is not a state capitol, but the capital of our country and therefore considered a District. The flag is actually based on George Washington’s family coat of arms with repeating red … [Read more...]
5 Fun Ways to Keep in Contact with Family in Different States
Thanks to technology, keeping in touch with family from different states can be fun. Since we have family that lives out of state, like many military families, we like to keep things interesting on all levels. Especially if you have kids like us this can fun a fun kid activity and family time to sit down once a week or once a month and do and they can even come up with ideas as well! I have a list of fun ways we keep in contact with family members who live out of state, mostly the grandparents! 5 Fun Ways to Keep in Contact with Family in Different States #1. Snail Mail As fun as technology is, don’t forget about the benefits of snail mail! My kids love getting letters and care packages in the mail. We also love to write out little cards and mail them. Even if you don’t have … [Read more...]
10 Budget Friendly Activities for the Family this Spring
Can you believe that spring is right around the corner? I know it's hard to believe when you have a foot of snow on the ground! I don’t know about you, but our family loves spring and we enjoy being outdoors. I try to round up a list of ideas for the family do to activity wise when spring hits. Check out my 10 budget friendly activities for the family this spring. 10 Budget Friendly Activities for the Family this Spring #1. Walk, ride bikes, jog, or skip Yes! We love to do anything and everything that involves exercising outside. If we can walk down the road, ride our bikes, or even jog we will. #2. Plant flowers There are some flowers that need planting in the spring. Planting a flower garden is the perfect activity to do with the whole family, especially when it’s not too … [Read more...]