I love walking into a home that is so well "put together" for a holiday. I feel like this was never my house. I never had that 'special touch' to put things together and have it look great. I'm very much a find a look I like and try to copy cat it when it comes to decor! So on my hunt for fireplace mantel ideas for fall decor, I saw this window on the mantel and loved it and went from there. I pieced this on together myself, and I think this is the cutest fall mantel decor I've seen this year if I do say so myself! Fireplace Mantel Ideas - Orange Chevron Fall Mantle Decor I love how this can easily change from fall to Halloween than on to Thanksgiving, with very little effort. For fall dress it up with a few leaves across the bottom. For Halloween add our DIY Spider Web Vase and a few … [Read more...]
Save on Wedding Food and Favors – How to Have the Wedding of Your Dreams for $1,500 or Less!
Save on Wedding Food and Favors - How to Have the Wedding of Your Dreams for $1,500 or Less! Food is another area where many people lose on their budget. The best way to save money is to work out a menu, but doing that really depends on your style of wedding. The next biggest wedding expense can be your food! Here are the types of food you can consider for tips in how to do them cheaply and how to save money. Brunch - If your reception is to start between the hours of 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Lunch - For afternoon weddings, lunch food is always cheaper than dinner! Appetizers and Cocktails - Skip the dinner and have a mid afternoon reception and serve appetizers and cocktails Dinner - The most popular choice for reception food. For a great dinner menu … [Read more...]
Text2Save is Everything to Money Savers
I enjoy saving money, which is why I wanted to tell my readers about Text2Save. You may be wondering what Text2Save really is and how it can benefit you. You can save big money while shopping and easily save the offer for when you’re ready to purchase it. Providing my readers with the best money saving programs is super important. Text2Save is the brain child of the ShopShare Network. This allows us to choose which deals with share with our audience. When an offer becomes available, you get a message on your mobile device. From there, there is an affiliate tracking code that helps us earn a small commission if you choose to buy from the deal. This is known as direct advertising. The deal is going straight to you! Text2Save is an excellent way to save money, while on the go. … [Read more...]
We’re Having a Girl – Celebrate with us!
Thank you VTech for sponsoring this post. Check out the VTech VM342 Video Monitor with Wide-Angle Lens and Standard Lens to keep an eye on your little one! Celebrating our fifth child is just as important to us as our first. When we found out we were having a girl, we were ecstatic. Now, comes the part of preparing for her arrival. Then finding out we had a few friends due right around the same time as us we were thrilled!! So that means we all get to celebrate together! There is only one way to prepare for a BABY'S arrival in style and that’s with the VTech VM342 Video Monitor with Wide-Angle Lens and Standard Lens. At the party, I was thrilled to receive the VTech VM342 Video Monitor as a gift. Being able to keep an eye on the baby is an important part of parenting. I … [Read more...]
Shopping the IKEA Store – 6 IKEA Purchases You Should Skip
IKEA can be a one stop shop for all sorts of bargain priced home décor and home accessories. Whether you are in the market for new dishes, towels, or even a bed, you will find everything you could ever want or need at the IKEA store. And while you can score all sorts of quality bargains at IKEA, you should know that there are some IKEA purchases you should skip. Look below at 6 IKEA purchases you should skip so you can plan your IKEA shopping strategy better! Shopping the IKEA Store - 6 IKEA Purchases You Should Skip Pressed Particle Board Furniture While you can find some good furniture deals at IKEA, stay away from the pressed particle board pieces. They can absorb moisture, warp, and break easily. Plus, these pieces tend to be tedious to put together. Stick to the wood and … [Read more...]
Fun Tips to Get Your Kids Excited for Back to School
Heading back to school will be here before you know it. Whether you homeschool, public school, or private school, it’s exciting to get our kids fired up about back to school. School is such a big part of our kids’ lives that it only makes sense to get them as excited as possible. Get your kids excited about back to school with these tips. Fun Tips to Get Your Kids Excited for Back to School Talk to them about school You have the power to get your kids super fired up about school. Your first step is to give them a pep talk. Let them know how exciting it is that school is right around the corner. As you get excited, you’ll watch them get even more excited. It is like a chain reaction. Let them help you prepare When back to school season approaches, I let my kids get involved. … [Read more...]
Creative Play – Tips for Helping Your Child Use Their Imagination
Have you ever wanted to encourage your child to use their imagination, but weren’t sure how? Some children just need a little help in using their imagination. You can use these tips to help your child learn how to use their imagination. Creative play is the best way to help children learn in a sneaky way! Creative Play - Tips for Helping Your Child Use Their Imagination Play pretend with them Our children are learning from everything that we do! My best advice for teaching your child it uses their imagination is to pretend with them. Remember that an imagination is pretending. Playhouse with your child, talk to your child in a magical way. Help them see the power in using their imagination during play. Right now my kids are very into playing grocery store! We have a toy … [Read more...]
How to Save Money on Back to School Clothes
Does your child not fit into any of last year’s school clothes? Chances are they don’t! If this is the case, you will find yourself in the market for some new clothing items and accessories such as belts, shoes, and jackets. This may have you seeing dollar signs, but the good news is it doesn’t have to. You can easily find all of the clothing items you need for school without breaking your budget. Take a look below at some helpful tips and tricks for how to save money on back to school clothes for kids. How to Save Money on Back to School Clothes for Kids Give Swap.com a Try Swap.com is an online consignment shop full of brand name, like new clothing for children and adults. You can find all sorts of items in a wide variety of sizes and from a variety of sellers. They also … [Read more...]
Save Time and Money Ordering Eyeglasses Online
I received product from GlassesShop.com to conduct my review, all opinions remain my own. Have you been looking for a place that offers high-quality prescription glasses? I have you covered! I was recently introduced to GlassesShop and this place has made me so happy. The gist of this place is you can get a trendy pair of prescription glasses for a great price. The glasses will get shipped directly to your house. Check out what I thought of my glasses! Save Time and Money Ordering Glasses Online Super lightweight Because it’s summer in Florida, I don’t want heavy eyeglasses on my face. I fell in love with the glasses from GlassesShop because they are lightweight, yet don’t slide up and don’t my face. Truly perfect for anyone who lives in the heat or just wants to have … [Read more...]
How to Have the Perfect Mom’s Night In
This content is sponsored by Sony. Most of us moms stay up a little later, after the kids go to bed, to enjoy some peace and quiet. With a house full of kids, I need some time to myself. Here is how I enjoy having the perfect mom’s night in. How to Have the Perfect Mom’s Night In Grab my favorite snacks A mom’s night in is not complete without my favorite snacks. I enjoy a good can of pop, popcorn, and some chocolate. I try not to overdo it, but you can’t have a nice night in without your favorite snacks. A comfortable spot Every mom knows that you need to get comfortable and situated to enjoy her night. I love to pile up the pillows and get as comfortable as possible. The idea of mom’s night in is to relax and take all the stress off myself. Shoo everyone away When … [Read more...]
Freezer Jam – Easy Freezer Blueberry Jam Recipe
I love blueberry jam and go through a lot of it, but compare the prices in store, and it's not cheap! So I started making my own but my favorite blueberry jam recipe was made to be canned, and that was an all-day process. Then I discovered freezer jam!! It is soo easy, and you can't tell the difference in the recipe! This is perfect for great breakfast recipes. Freezer Jam - Easy Freezer Blueberry Jam Recipe After learning about freezer jam, I started with all the strawberries I had in my house from strawberry picking and made this Easy Strawberry Freezer Jam. Since it was so easy, I moved on to this blueberry jam recipe. While my kids don't like blueberries, I am very much addicted to this stuff and have been eating peanut butter and blueberry jam sandwiches like … [Read more...]
4th of July Decorations – DIY Patriotic Yarn Mason Jars
Summer is here, and for me, that means it's time to break out my summer decor which also happens to be my 4th of July Decorations. The Frugalista in me made our summer decor patriotic so that I could keep it up from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Each year I add a little bit to it, mostly DIYs like these DIY Patriotic Yarn Mason Jars. 4th of July Decorations - DIY Patriotic Yarn Mason Jars I LOVE adding DIY items to my summer decor. I have made many of these 22 July 4th Patriotic DIY and Crafts. We used these jars outside during cookouts and picnics to hold straws and silverware. They also make great decor inside to hold flowers or other crafty items! You can also use the main directions and make these in any colors for any holiday, or even a wedding! Supplies Glass jars (like … [Read more...]