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Thank you Facebook Marketplace for sponsoring this post. There’s something for everyone! It’s spring cleaning time! I swear this is the time of year that my mind scans my house and sees clutter. Or I’m ready for a fresh new look to perk up my place. Something about the spring just screams change! Why go…
Have you always wondered how to dye Easter eggs with shaving cream? It’s pretty easy and fun! Shaving cream dyed Easter eggs is a great way to dye eggs with toddlers and kids of all ages. I’ve always enjoyed dying Easter eggs, even past my childhood. It’s a great excuse to get crafty, and it’s…
Have you heard of the zero waste movement yet? It’s amazing. It’s a philosophy that encourages consumers to close the loop and send zero waste to landfills. The really cool thing about zero waste products is that many of these environmentally friendly products also save you money. Since I’m all about saving the environment and…
I’m a firm believer that everyone needs to plan out their weekly menu. After all, failing to plan is planning to fail, right? Simply planning out your weekly menu not only saves you money, it saves you time and can even save your sanity. I hope you enjoy these three printable weekly meal planners that…
I am participating in an influencer program on behalf of Claritin®. This program is paid for by the makers of Claritin® and I have received compensation for my participation. All opinions expressed are my own. When the flu season is finally over and the weather is ideal for outdoor play, a new monster moves into town:…
This post was sponsored by Fresh From Florida as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central, however all opinions expressed are my own. Need a quick and easy dinner that still packs a lot of flavor? You’ll love this quick and easy sausage, peppers and onions skillet dinner recipe. All the fresh produce, plus…
Last Easter season, just a few days before Easter Sunday, there was a knock on our door. When we went to answer the door we found out that we’d been egged! No, not egged with real eggs. The “You’ve Been Egged” Easter Activity is similar to the “You’ve Been Boo-ed” Halloween activity where baskets of…
French toast casserole is the perfect brunch recipe. It’s always a crowd pleaser, while simultaneously being an easy dish for the host to put together the day before. Baked French toast casserole is one of the best ways to enjoy effortless entertaining for busy holiday mornings or brunches. Throw some blueberries in it and you’ve…
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about gratitude. As someone who always thinks about money, I can’t help but wonder about money when I think of all the heavy thoughts, such as gratitude. The more I learn about gratitude and the daily practice of it, the more I’m convinced that practicing gratitude can save you…
Oh spring. I’m so glad spring is here. I love everything about it, even the cleaning. As a frugal environmentalist, I’m always on the lookout for green cleaning tips on a budget. There is no reason why green cleaning has to cost an arm and a leg! Check out some of my favorite tips for…
I tend to talk a big talk when I say things like, “Money can’t buy you happiness”, and “The best things in life are free”. I even gained thousands of new Instagram followers after writing a post about how my mom always told me we were “rich in love”. All of those mantras are true….
I love dyeing Easter eggs. It’s a tradition that I won’t mess with. Good Friday is our day to sit down as a family and dye a dozen boiled eggs. The weeks leading up to that, the kids still love to decorate eggs. Since I don’t want to decorate dozens of boiled eggs each week,…