Ever wondered how you can fuel your family while running out the door, or sitting in a gym or stadium all weekend? With two kids involved in extra curricular activities we often find ourselves and our kids at practice during dinner time. Not wanting to depend on fast food or concession stands we’ve put together…
Growing Your Own Sponge
Have you ever considered that growing your own sponge? Believe it or not, you can, and right from your own backyard! What are Luffas: Luffas (or loofas, as they are typically misspelled) are a type of fruit grown on a vine. When young they resemble a cucumber but are actually part of the squash family.…
5 Cheap Hotel Meal Hacks for Your Next Family Vacation
As a budget vacationer, I am always looking for ways to save money when traveling with our kids. Below you can find my favorite 5 Hotel Meal Hacks. Some of these options might seem extreme when you are planning your next family getaway. However, if you’ve ever traveled with kids you know how quickly dining…
3 simple ways to stretch our grocery budget
People around me are always commenting on my ability to save money when it comes to groceries. We are a family of four but since it tends to feel as though we’re typically feeding half of the Midwest; I budget our groceries as a family of 6 using these 3 simple ways to stretch our…
When to start your Spring Garden: Midwest
When to Plant in the Midwest: Springtime often plays a cheeky game of peek-a-boo with gardeners, tempting us to wait until the last frost before we begin our planting escapades. But I’ll not be fooled this year! In the green-thumbed battlefield of zone 7, the time to dig out our seed trays has already sprung.…