Do you ever sit back and realize that we have only 18 years with our kids? Between the day your child is born, and the time he or she turns 18, you get 940 Saturdays — and 260 of them are gone by her fifth birthday. That fifth birthday is a big … [Read more...]
Science Experiments for Kids: Blow up a Balloon with Vinegar and Baking Soda
This summer we are going to conduct many easy science experiments for kids. With summer comes the opportunity to be outside where messes are easily washed away. For our first summer learning experiment we learned how to blow up a balloon with … [Read more...]
Edible Halloween Crafts with Pudding Cups: Monsters, Spiders, and Cats
Halloween crafts are a fun part of the fall. Combing crafts with food and creating edible halloween crafts is a super special way to make kids smile. You can turn Hershey’s Ready to Eat Pudding cups into monsters, spiders, and more with a little bit … [Read more...]
Printable LEGO Lunch Box Notes using LEGO Jokes
LEGOS are a huge hit in our house. Little Sister is happy turning a pile of LEGOs into a castle, Big Sister loves LEGO Friends, and my husband is very excited that I bought a LEGO Mindstorm set at Goodwill for just $5.00. It's an incomplete set, … [Read more...]
Teaching Kids About Money: Why We Give Our Kids a Responsibility and Chore Chart and Pay for Chores
Being a parent is tough. It starts with sleepless nights, dirty diapers, and around the clock feedings. Slowly those parenting requirements morph into money, responsibility, and independence. How is it that the little baby that fit so comfortably … [Read more...]
Smart Money Smart Kids is a Must Read for Parents
Being a parent means you are constantly unsure if what you are doing is wrong or right (as if those words can be clearly defined. I mean – there are definitely some WRONGS to parenting, but some of the rest just feels like it could be wrong (juice … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Save Money on Pet Food
We all love our pets but we don't love the costs associated with feeding them. Doesn't it seem like a pet can eat as much as a teenager sometimes? Here are 5 tips to save money on pet food. How to Save Money on Pet Food 1) Use … [Read more...]
Frugal Summer Fun: Geocaching with Kids
Summer is such a glorious span of three months. No homework and no projects....just fun! If you are Planning for Summer and looking for some Frugal Summer Fun you need to check out geocaching. What is Geocaching Geocaching is a scavenger … [Read more...]
Printable Minecraft Lunchbox Jokes
Keep calm and play Minecraft. This motto works for many kids, tweens, and even teens. When it comes to Minecraft there are so many people who are obsessed with it....including my girls. I am so excited to have some fabulous Minecraft Lunchbox … [Read more...]
Save Even More Shopping Online: Ebates
Doesn't it seem like great deals are always popping up all over the internet? It's almost like we don't need to shop at brick and mortar stores....but not quite. Make sure you are getting the most out of your online purchases by getting cash back. … [Read more...]
Leandrea is a married mom of two girls, ages 13 and 12, living in Atlanta, GA. She is passionate about helping people save money one coupon at a time. Read more