I've never been very crafty. Pre kids, I used to oil paint in my down time, but that's as far as it went. My sister in law and I are notorious for failed Pinterest projects. We always have these grand ideas...
Every year, when September rolls around, I start CRAVING cooler weather. It is like a part of me is just yearning for a light, crisp breeze so that I can open my windows and wear a pair of jeans...
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I have been a "savings blogger" for three and half years. One of the most...
“What time is karate? What's for dinner tonight? Which one of us is attending back to school night?” These are just some of the texts that my husband and I have been sending to each other this week. Even...
When my son started solids, I decided that I would try to make his food for him. Not because of any personal diet restrictions (I cannot afford to buy all organic food, nor do I feel the need to), but...
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There are two things I grew up doing with my dad that helped shape who I am: cooking and watching football. That may seem hyperbolic, but the subtle lesson I learned was that gender did not have to define...
Empanadas are the latin version of Hot Pockets. They are also a variation of the meat and crawfish pies we enjoy during many local New Orleans festivals. Actually, mothers from all over the world feed their children a variation...
This mama loves a good cocktail. But this mama also walks on the lazy side when it comes to recipes. Does it have more than a few ingredients? And do I have to do something from scratch? PASS. So...
It never fails. My 5 and 8 year olds get loads of cash for their birthdays and then want to spend it on a Skill Crane machine, or on ANOTHER Matchbox car to go with the other 947 that...
Back in May, I asked my son what he wanted for his birthday, and all he answered was a "McQueen Party." He didn't ask for any gifts. All my kid wanted was an excuse to play with his friends...
Before deciding to stay at home with my son, I was a professional event planner. I planned everything from galas to conferences to children’s parties for 600+ people. I usually worked with a very comfortable budget. While planning these...
Do you remember those really cool things that you did as a kid only in summer? I can remember doing so many fun things as a child that were unique to summer. My mom would break out the ice...
This is a HOT topic right now. My kids start back in just two weeks! Summer has FLOWN by!
So, while the deals will come and go each week, there are a few blanket suggestions that I have learned over...