One of the questions people often ask me is “How do you manage all the kids and their activities?” It can definitely be a challenge. But a couple years of practice under my belt has helped me to nail down a system that works pretty well and adjust when needed. Back in April we made […]
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I’m Creating My Perfect Capsule Wardrobe (and how you can, too)
I want to share something with you that changed my life. It changed my life in a couple of ways. First it helped me start caring about myself again. And secondly, it saved me a bunch of money and a whole bunch of time. I love it so much that I became an affiliate so […]
Best Playgrounds in Connecticut — Dickinson Park
One thing I don’t take advantage of enough in the summer is going to the playground with my kids. But the town playground can get a little boring after a while and lose its excitement and appeal. Having the kids home all day and being on a pretty tight budget, when I was planning out […]
Paying It Forward — Free Private Swim Lessons With Not Your Average Mom
Five years ago when we were in a really bad place financially, I shared our struggles here on the blog. I didn’t do it looking for anything. I did it because it felt good to let it out, and it felt freeing to be completely honest about our situation. Something happened as a result of […]
DIY Repurposed Window Picture Frame — Easy, Cute, and Inexpensive
A couple weeks ago I saw a bunch of old windows for sale on a Facebook tag sale site. I knew exactly what I wanted to do with them, and I offered the guy selling them $3 a piece for the whole lot. He agreed, and I got a whole bunch of them. I knew […]
11 Manageable Meal Prepping Tips To Save You Time, Money And Brain Power
Meal prep is one of those things that can seem daunting at first, but in reality it will make your life easier in more than one way if you can manage to make it a part of your routine. While it’s a little bit of an investment on the front end, on the back end […]