Budget Friendly Back to School Shopping Tips

Budget Friendly Back to School Shopping Tips

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We’ve never really splurged on back to school shopping. Unless it was for school supplies, but that’s to be expected. Still, I wanted to share some budget friendly back to school shopping tips. And with thanks to Boscov’s for sponsoring this conversation, we are thrilled to show you how we’re making the most of our back to school budget. So, I’ll be the first to admit, I’m not the biggest fan of shopping trips. They can be time consuming and sometimes the lines can be really long. I’d much rather shop online, but there are times that I’m willing to venture out. For example, to one of the local malls when I know that a favorite store has a good sale. Boscov’s is getting ready…

6 Tips for Establishing a Back to School Routine for Kids

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Though some schools have already started, we don’t go back until the first week of September here in New York. Because of that, I wanted to provide some tips for establishing a back to school routine for kids. These tips will hopefully help you and your children with getting back into the mindset of back to school time. Let’s face it, during the summer months children are usually not on a particular schedule. They’ve gotten in the habit of going to bed and getting up later. As back-to-school time nears, however, it’s important to get children back on a school schedule. 6 Tips for Establishing a Back to School Routine Make a list – Make one list per child of everything he or she will…

Homemade 4 Cheese Mac & Cheese on the Stovetop

Homemade 4 Cheese Mac & Cheese on the Stovetop

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This post was sponsored by Heluva Good! Cheese as part of an Influence Central campaign and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Do you like macaroni and cheese? It’s one of our favorite foods and I’m always looking for new ways to prepare it. And sure, it’s just as easy to buy a boxed mix but why not make it from scratch? I recently tried out a twist on a favorite recipe for a four cheese macaroni and cheese on the stove. And when I say 4 cheese? I mean 4 cheese. It makes for a cheesy but not overwhelmingly cheesy dish that’s ready in less than half an hour. Serve it on the side, for a quick lunch option, or make…

It would seem that I have a budding fashionista on my hands. Here's our new favorite place to get affordable and adorable dresses.

Affordable and Adorable Dresses for Girls from DotDotSmile

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My youngest is becoming quite the fashionista. I’m not sure how or why since this was something that I completely avoided as a child. But, for whatever reasons or another, she loves to dress up and wear dresses. While I really have no problem with that, sometimes it does become difficult to find affordable and adorable dresses for girls. Or at least ones that will hold up to the every day things she does. Thankfully we’ve found that. We did receive a free dress to facilitate this post but that did not influence our review. We’re pretty much set when it comes to where we shop. She has her preferences and so do I. But, I don’t have a bottomless bank account so it’s not…

How Caregivers Can Save Money by Buying in Bulk

How Caregivers Can Save Money by Buying in Bulk

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ConquerInco #CollectiveBias If you are a caregiver of adult parents, or if you are like me and the primary caregiver/parent of a special needs child; I want to help. We all know how much it adds up to. And believe me when I say, I know it’s expensive. Sure, we get help here and there but it’s still within our best interest to stretch pennies whenever possible. But how can we do that outside of using coupons and shopping sales? We buy in bulk. Here are just a few ways to save money by buying in bulk – including everyday household items. Help your adult loved one, or…

How Busy Stay at Home Moms Can Stay Energized for the Morning

How Busy Stay at Home Moms Can Stay Energized for the Morning

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This post was sponsored by Ling Ling and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I’ve said this numerous times before, I’m sure but I’m terrible with eating breakfast. For that matter, I’m terrible at making sure that I’m meeting my own nutritional needs. The kids? Not a problem. But not me. I might eat by noon most days, but otherwise? I’m not great. I’m trying to get better with that and one way I’m getting there is by making sure I eat a filling breakfast. When I have a balanced breakfast, I can stay energized for the morning. I know, from experience, that I have a better day overall when I have a better morning. And a better morning usually involves some…