At first my husband thought Perk was a crock — why would I spend so much on hot chocolate? But with my most recent shipment, he took half of the bottles to his office! I love how it’s a quick breakfast or pick-me-up (physically with the Energy versions or emotionally with the Chill versions), full…
Cousin Christmas Swap – How to Organize a Family Present Exchange
This video sends me straight back to my childhood Christmases — waiting for mom and dad to pull out the Christmas decorations, and then we’d dive into the boxes, pulling out all the trinkets and toys and start setting up all around the house while we played a VHS of different Christmas clips. This was…
How To Make A Fairy House
Written by: Makinsey Ekman Why Fairy Houses? If you’ve read more than one of our posts, I’m sure you’ve realized we are all about that #thriftymom life. I never throw anything away if I can help it, which has made me quite the craft hoarder. A few months ago our son had to go on…
“Chicken Soup with Rice” by Maurice Sendak – Activity, Snack, and Printable
Written by: Makinsey Ekman The Book We Love I had never heard of this book until my second child was born. My parents bought it for my oldest as a “congratulations on being a big sister” gift. From the moment we opened the book my daughter and I couldn’t stop laughing. The book has a…
How to Create an Effective Budget For Your Family
Written by: Makinsey Ekman The hardest thing to do as an adult in this modern age is creating a budget that you can actually stick to. It’s hard to know the most effective way to save money or pay off debt, mostly because there are so many conflicting opinions. I have listened to many different…
Gifts for Dad and Grandpa – The Ultimate Guide to Gift Giving, Father’s Day, Birthday and Christmas
Updated: June 2022 Father’s Day is here! If you’re still looking for that perfect Father’s Day Gift that isn’t a new tie or socks, find your inspiration here! Let’s rummage through my online shopping history and share the crazy and unique gifts I’ve given! For me, most gifts are interchangeable – Father’s Day, birthday, Christmas,…