Free Holiday Themed Printable Set

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I love this time of the year! Christmas has always been one of my favorite holidays, with Thanksgiving a close second. I also love to celebrate other holidays and learn about them with my kiddos. With Squeaker just turning 2 this year, we may not do too much but we’ll definitely start celebrating more next year. In addition to Christmas, of course, we’ll talk about Christmas around the world, Kwanzaa, Diwali, and Hanukkah. To help us get into the mood, I created a holiday themed printable set. And as a bonus, I also have a Winter themed printable. Or this could be useful if you don’t celebrate any of the above holidays. These are all 5×7 and in .jpg format but you should be able…

6 Simple Habits of Frugal People

6 Simple Habits of Frugal People

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Being frugal is a lifestyle and a mindset. But, what really defines being frugal? If you ask two different people, you’re likely to get two different answers. For most, being frugal means being mindful with your money and being resourceful with what you have on hand. For some, it may mean learning to live with less or living within a budget. You may start living a more frugal life by looking at an aspect of your life like your grocery shopping. So what else does it mean to be frugal? Let’s take a look at these simple habits of frugal people and find out. How to Be Frugal There is a lot of advice out there on how to live a frugal life. You can…

Teaching Kids To Give Back

Teaching Kids To Give Back

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GiveHappiness #CollectiveBias Though it’s an important concept to work on throughout the year, during this time of the year, it’s a great time to start teaching kids to give back. Or, if you’d rather, you can call it paying it forward. Whatever the case may be, it’s the time of year that I think is ideal to teach this all important lesson. Along with teaching kids gratitude, empathy, respect, and manners; teaching kids to give back is one of my top and foremost priorities. I feel that it truly does go a long way in life when they learn to give back. But how can we go about…

The Ultimate List of Star Wars Gift Ideas for All Occasions

The Ultimate List of Star Wars Gift Ideas for All Occasions

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I absolutely love Star Wars! My favorite character is, and always has been, Darth Vader. I can’t really explain why, just that Darth Vader is my favorite. And that extends beyond Star Wars, really. He’s one of my favorite fictional characters in general. So with this Star Wars obsession, and the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi in December; I wanted to put together a little post featuring Star Wars gift ideas. These are mostly for adults, but there are a few for kids on here as well. And don’t forget to check out my ultimate LEGO Star Wars Gift Guide! Star Wars Toys and Games Gift Ideas                      & Star Wars Nerf Toys Gift Ideas              & Star Wars Funko Pop              &…

Why You Need a Budget

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Budgeting is not an easy topic but one that many deal with or face. Why do we fear budgeting? For some, it’s a matter of sacrifice and learning to live with less. This prospect may scare us. For others, it may be coming to terms with our financial reality. For example, when we carry a lot of debt and we’re already living paycheck to paycheck; the thought of fully facing our personal finances is a stressful situation. However, living within a budget does not have to be a scary situation. In fact, a budget can be financially freeing once you get used to it. And I would even argue that if you’re in any sort of debt, you need a budget. Let’s talk about the…

How to Help When Your Child is Being Bullied

How to Help When Your Child is Being Bullied

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As parents, we want to be able to protect our children from everything. Or, at the very least, prepare them for everything that they’ll have to face in the world. Of course, this task is almost impossible but that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t try our best. And really, isn’t that what parenting is about? Doing our best for our children? They don’t need for us to be perfect and shield them from everything but they do need us. Has your child ever been bullied? So how do we handle it when your child is being bullied? Bullying is a form of intimidating another for a number of reasons. Children may be targeted for almost any reason.  A child who is socially awkward or who…