This winter has been out of control! Â We have had tons of snow here in Pennsylvania. Â Plus we can’t forget about the epic “polar vortex” that has been bringing bone chilling temperatures. All of this cold weather has put a significant dent in our bank account. Â Nate and I have been buying oil to heat…
Recently my sister-in-law came over to my house with some kid books, DVDs, and toys she wanted to sell online and at garage sales. Â I was thankful that she gave me first dibs on her stuff! After I picked out several items, I gave my sister-in-law 2 options: I could pay her for the items…
I am love with easy, clever, and cheap neighbor gifts especially if they include a simple play on words.  I’m a sucker for puns.  I just can’t help myself. Last year we gave our neighbors a box of muffin mix with the note “You’re getting muffin for Christmas!”  It was affordable and adorable. I got the…
When I became a mom, I had no idea how hard it would be to come up with birthday and Christmas gift ideas for my kids. Â At times I struggle trying to think of what my husband and I want to give them, let alone a whole wish list to hand out to grandparents, aunts,…
Today’s guest post and giveaway comes from my real life friend, Sarah. Â Sarah runs an amazing home decor blog called Church Street Designs. Â She has a knack for decorating that I simply do not have. Â Sarah also sells hand painted signs in her Church Street Designs etsy shop. Â It is a privilege to have her…
Today I made Noah an adorable (but cheap and easy!) birthday present Halloween costume. Â It took me less than an hour and turned out really well. Â Unfortunately, Noah didn’t seem to agree with me. Thankfully, big sister Grace came to the rescue and happily posed for some pictures for me. Â The box is kind of…