We all know which day Christmas falls....kids as young as elementary school know that Christmas is on December 25th. Hanukkah dates typically fall within the month of December as well. Since those dates happen at/around the same time every year … [Read more...]
Ways to Waste Less Food
There is nothing more frustrating than throwing good food away. Doesn’t it seem like bananas start turning brown and peaches develop a handful of bruises on the drive home from the grocery store? It’s enough to make you want to throw a toddler … [Read more...]
Beginning Chapter Books for Early Readers
Once your child has learned to read and is ready to move from the Step books into more advanced books it can be a bit of a challenge finding chapter books for early readers. Your search for early chapter books just became a lot easier with this list … [Read more...]
Printable St. Patrick’s Day Lunch Box Notes Using St. Patricks Jokes for Kids
St. Patrick's Day is such a fun holiday. You can make your loved ones smile with these St. Patrick's Day Lunch Box Jokes. Using some of my favorite St. Patrick's Day Jokes for Kids we created some out of this world St. Patrick's lunch notes. … [Read more...]
Being Intentional with Finances
Money. We all have different relationships with money. Some of us loathe money because there isn’t enough to stretch between the bills and necessities. Others of us have a good relationship with money because it buys our Android phones, iPads, … [Read more...]
Every Day Lunch Box Notes – Perfect for Every Single Day of the (School) Year
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...]
Peeps Craft: Peeps Garland Tutorial Using Burlap
Peeps are a definite sign of spring. Once you see those yellow little marshmallow bunnies you just know that you are in for a few weeks of spring and Easter decorations. Peeps are definitely one of my favorite candies. As Little Sister (age 6) … [Read more...]
Printable Savings Chart for Kids: Help Kids Set and Reach Financial Goals
Lately we have been talking about kids and finances. There was this whole post on Teaching Kids About Money: Setting Goals and this post about Teaching Kids About Money with Two Piggy Banks. We have discussed the very basics of kids and money. At … [Read more...]
How to Save Money on Groceries Without Cutting Coupons
For many people cutting coupons is not an option. That's totally OK - there are still ways to save at the grocery store without cutting a single coupon. The savings will not be as big or as impressive as if you clipped and used coupons, but don't … [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