We’re not usually procrastinators when it comes to projects, but this one took a while. Back in January, I ordered a world map wall mural when it was on sale on Zulily (normally $100, I got it for $40). And then it just sat in its box for five months. We had never hung wallpaper… Continue Reading
Kids need a Lego umbrella? Show them how to make one!
Our older son loves Lego. He’ll play with it for hours, and he’s usually creating things he dreams up himself. But he also enjoys following Lego instructions, and he adores a book that he received for his birthday, full of instructions for creating all sorts of landmark buildings using Lego. Some of the structures require… Continue Reading
Life… It doesn’t have to be as expensive as people think it is
Hello friends! I know it’s been a long time, but work and family keep me busy constantly. I’m still here though! We’re just finishing up spring break – it certainly flew by. We spent the first few days visiting my in-laws in Arizona, and then we’ve spent the last few days recovering from our vacation… Continue Reading
Clutterfree with Kids
A few weeks ago, I received an advance copy of Joshua Becker’s new book, Clutterfree with Kids. The book went on sale last week (and quickly became the #1 self-help book on Amazon – congratulations Joshua!), so you may have already heard of it or read it. But if you haven’t yet, I highly recommend… Continue Reading
Kids Love A Simple Christmas
I hope you’re all having a fantastic holiday season! The week between Christmas and New Years has always been one of my favorite times of year. Work-wise, it’s a bit crazy around here because of all the changes that the ACA has brought and open enrollment season being in full swing. But we’re still fitting… Continue Reading
Biking, Walking, Running… They’re Not Just Exercise and Entertainment, They’re Transportation Too!
Good morning! For the last three months, I’ve had to become a morning person again, after five plus years of getting up at 8am. Our son has to leave for school by 7:40, which means we need to be up by 6:40 in order to get breakfast cooked and eaten, teeth brushed, and have him… Continue Reading
Updates From Our Frugal Abode
Good morning! Long time, no blog – I know. It’s been a bit of a whirlwind around here for the past several weeks, but I haven’t forgotten my little corner of the internet here. Our son has been in kindergarten for a month now, and he loves it. I don’t love the 6:40am wake-up, but… Continue Reading
Let’s Make One Instead!
Our older son really loves Playmobil. We got a small set at a thrift store a few years ago, and then a larger box at a garage sale a few months later. Then some friends with a son who had outgrown his Playmobil gave us several sets. Our son often plays for hours at a… Continue Reading
50% Off Ergobaby Carriers
Just a quick post to let you guys know that Ergobaby carriers are 50% off today on Zulily! They’re going fast (in the 15 minutes since I first saw the sale, the lowest-priced carriers have already sold out), but there are still several available in the $70 range. When I was pregnant with our second… Continue Reading
Back To School With Garage Sales And Thrift Stores
School starts on August 20th, and although I’m still wondering where the last five years went, I’ve got pretty much everything we need as far as school clothes. We’ll have to do some supply shopping once we get the list from our son’s teacher, but that should be a pretty quick trip for things like… Continue Reading