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Hosting the Best Baby Shower for Teacher
It is hard to believe that there is only a semester left of school! The beginning of the school year, we found out that Reid’s teacher was expecting her second child. While it was very exciting for her growing family and such a joyous announcement, it leaves parents a little uneasy and disappointed knowing that the teacher their children have grown to love will be leaving before the end of the school year. Luckily for Reid, the teacher who is subbing is extremely nice and experienced which will make the transition (hopefully) smoother for his class! In order to celebrate his beloved teacher, we threw a class baby shower for…
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Budget Friendly and Last Minute!
Mother’s Day is right around the corner which means it is time to order or send your mama the perfect gift! I am making things simple by sharing 5 super simple and budget friendly gift ideas for those moms who have done so much for us! Keep it simple with a gift card to a spa or nail salon. My mom loves either of these options, who doesn’t love to pamper themselves?! You can call a local salon or order gift cards online, perfect for a last minute gift. Flowers. It is such a simple way to say I love you! Beware: Amazon has great deals but their flowers are…
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BEST Things to Purchase from Costco: Top 15
Having a family to feed means that buying in bulk is the way to save money and Costco offers some amazing deals! I am breaking down the BEST purchases from Costco that you should utilize, if you have a membership.
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BEST Money Saving Tips For Stay at Home Moms
My husband jokes that, “I have champagne taste on a craft beer budget” meaning I like nice things but raising two boys on a single income means we have to budget accordingly. It is so important that our family has wonderful EXPERIENCES so when it comes to material things I make sure I save money. In order to have the lifestyle and things we desire, saving money where possible is key! Here I am breaking down 10 of my ALL TIME BEST money saving tips. Shop at bargain grocery stores: With rising inflation prices at grocery stores, I have been able to lower my weekly grocery bill by 20-30% shopping…
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Best Amazon Full Coverage High Waisted Bikinis under $30
Y’all I have ordered and tried on close to a dozen different high waisted bikinis and found three that I would recommend. I love the new trend of high waisted bikinis, it’s a “mom-bod’s” dream come true!! But I will say that the style these days tends to be high cut in the back…and frankly, ain’t nobody need to see that (at least they don’t need to see my booty!). It is quite daunting to find a bathing suit that provides full coverage and is high waisted–but these don’t disappoint and the price point cannot be beat! First. This is my most favorite find on Amazon. It is the best…
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Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts Your Mom Will Love
Anyone else a last minute shopper?? I certainly am! While last minute shopping has certainly gotten easier in the past few years (thank you, 2 day shipping!) it can still be daunting to find that perfect gift. To make it easier, I have complied a few tried and true last minute Mother’s Day gifts that your mama or other special women in your life are sure to love! Flowers. You cannot go wrong giving a woman flowers, even my boys know that! Online stores offer same day or next day delivery making it super simple to get flowers delivered. TIP: research local florists and call them directly. Calling directly not…
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Best Way To Spend Two Dollars on Quality Items
You can still get quality items and spend less than the cost of a happy meal.
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Christmas Presents for Four Year Old and Two Year Old Boys
‘Tis the time of year of holiday shopping. Admittedly, I am trying to get ALL of my shopping done before December 1st. With the craziness in the world, I don’t want to be out in public more than necessary and really want to focus on the true meaning of Christmas this year rather than the materiality of it. Therefore, I have been doing my best to pre-purchase all of our family’s Christmas presents (with sales starting earlier this year, it has been a lot easier to accomplish). Please keep in mind that every kid is different, but rather than doing a list of “suggested” presents for two and four year…
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Five Favorites from Amazon: Skin Care, Scooter, Workout Shirts and More!
Have you noticed a lot more delivery trucks driving around town recently? Not going to lie, we have been doing our fair share to help the economy utilizing online shopping! Here is a list of 5 of my favorite purchases from Amazon (I will share my favorite purchases from Target and Costco soon!). Top 5 Amazon Purchases and Deals: Vitamin C and Retinol: I recently posted on my instastories about my new skin care routine, including vitamin C and Retinol. I guess I live in a cave (and admittedly, just started routinely washing my face in January–gross, but true!), but I just discovered two inexpensive skin ointments that assist in…
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Becoming a Bargain Shopper: Tips to Getting a Great Deal
Who doesn’t love a good deal?! Finding a great deal isn’t about purchasing things that you don’t need (admittedly, I have purchased many things just because they are a “good deal”), rather its about knowing what you want, knowing the price you feel comfortable spending on the item and then searching and waiting for it to hit that price. This day and age, we have so much information at our fingertips that finding a great deal is so much easier and doable (if you have patience!). The state of our economy, the amount of lay offs and people taking pay cuts to help businesses stay afloat is devastating. My heart…
