Grace turned 8 last year, and we celebrated with an adorable and affordable owl birthday party. (I am a little behind on sharing our birthday party fun here on the blog.) Birthday parties in our house are always land somewhere in between “Pinterest Perfect” and “Minimalist Fun.” I want our parties to have fun decorations, but…
I have been part of the green, natural, crunchy (whatever you want to call it!) world for a long time, but for years I avoided trying essential oils. Everyone I followed online sang the praises of essential oils, but I couldn’t get on board. Three years ago I (finally!) gave them a try. Here is…
Crockpot creamy Mexican chicken is one of my family’s favorite recipes. This fast, simple recipe is kid friendly and freezer friendly. This post contains affiliate links. Crockpot Creamy Mexican Chicken Ingredients: Instructions: Add the chicken (fresh or frozen), black beans, corn, and salsa to the crockpot. Cook on low 4-6 hours. Remove the cooked chicken, and shred…
Stitch Fix, the personalized at-home shopping experience, has launch a new division just for children. Stitch Fix Kids invited my children, Grace and Noah, to try it out. I’m excited to give you my full and honest review from the perspective of a frugal mom. Update: This post was originally written in 2018 when Stitch…
My first Stitch Fix box was a lot of fun. However, this second box was a frustrating Stitch Fix experience. This post is not sponsored by Stitch Fix, but it does contain affiliate links. If you schedule through my link I’ll earn a commission at no cost to you. If you can’t tell from the…
I’ve discovered that outside the box chore list ideas for kids really is the key to keeping my kids motivated and on task. I used to feel guilty because my kids don’t have a lot of daily chores. Then I started making chore lists for the kids on Saturdays like my mom used to do….