DIY kids costumes have become a Halloween tradition in our house, not only for cost-saving reasons, but also because my boys sometimes have unique ideas that the Halloween aisles can’t accommodate. With seven years of parenting behind … Read More
When my husband and I learned that we would be traveling to England this summer for his sister’s wedding, I was very excited and a little bit overwhelmed. It had been eight years since we had last … Read More
Are you looking for an easy and cheap last-minute costume for your little boy or girl? I was so pleased with how my baby’s Halloween costume turned out that I had to share (plus, it’s a good … Read More
I’ve been on a selling spree recently. Over the past few months we’ve been clobbered with one big expense after another. It feels like being adrift on a small boat in a stormy sea trying to … Read More
Shopping for new school clothes can be fun, but it can also be expensive. Now that my oldest son has completed kindergarten and is heading into first grade, I’ve been able to determine what works and … Read More
My husband and I were at a restaurant celebrating our 9th wedding anniversary when his phone lit up with a call from home. I was relieved when it wasn’t my mom’s frantic voice on the other … Read More