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I must have rewritten the title 20 times before I finally realized that there is no nice way to title this post. It is what it is- a post about how to ask grandparents for money instead of toys this Christmas. If you know me at all, you know that the last thing I want…
This post is sponsored by Store Brand Formula. All opinions are my own. Make sure to read to the end for a chance to win a $25 Visa gift card! Parenting is hard. Such a simple but true statement. I’m on my third baby right now and man, I can tell you, it doesn’t get any…
Christmas presents are good. Buying a special present and giving it to someone you love is a beautiful act of generosity. Buying presents no one wants just to give a gift is not. Going into debt to buy presents also isn’t good. Rampant consumerism is at a peak during the holidays. Walk into any store…
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Do you love dining out but hate the prices? Me too, friend, me too. As a foodie who is also budget savvy, I have a hard time dining out when there isn’t a deal available. That’s why I’m a huge fan of Sizzle SWFL Restaurant Week, the official restaurant week of Naples and all of…
Everyone loves a little homemade holiday cheer, right? Make your own cheer with these easy DIY Christmas ornaments. All of these are simple enough that even kids can make! 125 Easy DIY Christmas Ornaments 77 ways to fill clear ornaments Head to Refunk My Junk for 75 ways to fill clear ornaments. We love this…
Are you tired of coming up with insane Elf on the Shelf ideas to entertain your kids? Check out this easy Elf on the Shelf idea that includes the easiest Elf on the Shelf hack ever. No more searching the internet for Elf on the Shelf ideas. This will be the last elf idea you’ll…
Don’t let Christmas become a stressful time for you and your family. Follow these tips to simplify Christmas with this easy family advent calendar. In this post I teach you how to stop buying advent calendars that you throw away. Learn how to reuse the same advent calendar each year and incorporate all your favorite Christmas…
I had the opportunity to check out the newest green style burgers at BurgerFi. A big thanks to BurgerFi for hosting me to review their newest burger. Damn, I love my job! New at BurgerFi November 2018: Steakhouse Blue Burger I’m beyond obsessed with the newest burger from BurgerFi. In fact, this is my all time…
Getting rid of toys before Christmas is one of my biggest holiday struggles as a mom. I know I’m not alone in this struggle to encourage kids to declutter their toys. As if us moms didn’t already have enough on our plates during the holidays, right? After years of working with my kids to clean…
Looking to save money, but don’t know where to start? I’ve got a huge secret for you. Better confidence will help you save money. I know it sounds crazy, but I truly believe that confidence and self worth is the secret to saving money. I know plenty of financial experts will tell you that they only…