Getting Ready for Easter
Can you believe we made it through winter already? The sun is shining, birds are singing, the grass is greener, and that means spring is here—and Easter is NEAR! I just love this time of year for family and friends…
Decorating on a Budget
You don't have to go into debt to make your home beautiful and welcoming. Check out these budget-friendly tips for decorating. First decide how much you want to spend. It can be easy to get distracted when you shop, so…
3 Tips for Black Friday and Cyber Monday Shopping
Holidays mean family, food, adventures, shopping, presents, and all sorts of fun. It also means one of the biggest shopping events of the year, Black Friday and Cyber Monday! Luckily it doesn't always have to be breaking the bank for…
First Day of Fall — Changing Out Your Closet
Tomorrow is the first day of fall! In theory, this should mean no more triple digit degree days and scorching hot sun, but we'll see how Texas weather feels. I am ready for cooler days though so I have decided…
3 Tips for Going to State Fair of Texas
The State Fair of Texas opens up in a couple weeks and my family is already thinking about when to go and what to eat. From Friday, September 26 until Sunday, October 19, you can go enjoy the festivities of…
Preparing for Back to School
With school starting back up in the next few weeks, it's hard to get back into the swing of things and to remember everything that you need to prepare. I wanted to help you guys with a list of things…
Tax-Free Weekend Shopping Tips
Texas's tax-free weekend is this weekend, August 8-10. That means chaos and crowds at the mall and stores. So if you're brave enough to face them or if you're like me and have a family in desperate need of school…
Throwback Thursday: Back to Basics for School
Fall often means buying a new wardrobe, and looking great is not always cheap. Here are some money-saving tips to help keep you and your kids looking good, while staying within your budget.Thrifting: Thrift stores are excellent for selecting signature pieces…
Planning a Trip
It's July! Did you travel during July 4th weekend? I wanted to travel, but traveling during the holiday isn't very ideal to me. There's always traffic when I hit major cities and the hotel rates tend to go up. So…
What’s in Your Summer Bag?
Summer is a time when we find ourselves running all over town looking for things to do with our kids. Because it can be hectic, it's important to have a bag that can fit all the things we'll need. My…