Getting Kids to Behave
Getting Kids to Behave A few months ago, my 4 kids stayed with my sister for a week while my hubby and I had a much needed getaway. During their stay, my sister came up with “the jelly bean trick” to motivate my kids to be on their best behavior. When she told me about […]
Creamy Chicken Fajita Enchiladas
I love creamy chicken enchiladas and I love fajitas. One day, as I was contemplating my dinner options, the brilliant idea of combining these two into something spectacular popped into my head. The results were simply scrumptious so I thought I would share this recipe with you so your taste buds might be tantalized as […]
Fun Ideas for Dating on a Small Budget
It’s Frugal Friday! Just because your budget is tight doesn’t mean you can’t do some GREAT dating! The common cliché is that a date consists of dinner and a movie….and a wad of cash. Well, we haven’t had a wad of cash most of our married life and I can honestly say, as nice as […]
7 Ways to do Disneyland on a Budget
My family just got back from Disneyland last weekend. We all had a blast! I must admit, though, that it was a lot more work than I ever thought it would be. Next time I’ll plan a vacation for my husband and I AFTER we take the kids on vacation! If you are planning a […]
1 Way to Have More Patience with Children
I know what you’re thinking. “Ok, What’s this ONE magical way to have more patience with my kids??” If you are anything like me, you might struggle in this area. My kids have only been home for the summer for 2 weeks, and I am struggling more than usual to “keep it together.” When I […]
Oreo Recipes Round up
Calling all Oreo addicts! Come one, come all! After I finished my own package of Oreos, and my taste buds were still tingling, I went on an Oreo pinterest search RAMPAGE! My eyes beheld pages and PAGES of mouthwatering Oreo recipes. So here I am doing a Oreo recipe roundup of all my favorites (of […]