Saving Money

What We’ve Gifted Our Kids for Christmas Over the Past 5 Years
I just found out that apparently 49% of parents go into debt getting gifts for Christmas and that it’s expected that you

6 Ways To Have An Affordable Kids Birthday Party
The average birthday party costs $344. In my opinion that’s ridiculous. With 4 kids we would be paying about $1200 a year

How We Paid Off Our Debt Fast
About 5 years ago we purchased our home but instead of just getting one home loan we had to receive an additional

My Favorite Products Under $10 That I Love
Sometimes you are trying to decide if a product is worth it, and sometimes it’s hard to know when reviews are mixed

15 Travel Items That Are NOT Essential
If you’ve ever searched for essential travel items, you’re likely to be bombarded with a million convivence items that are not necessary.

Why Tithe- God Gets First Dibs
Tithe comes from the word teogotha which means one tenth. Tithing therefore naturally means giving one tenth of what you have. So that
Meal Plans

What We Actually Eat, A Meal Plan for a Family of Six
If you’ve ever wondered how to plan meals for a family of six without spending all day in the kitchen, this post

Simple Money Saving WIC Meal Plan To Stop Agonizing Over Meals
If you have WIC, you know how difficult it can be to get by for providing for your family. It’s also so

Whole30 Meal Plan Even When You’re On A Budget
This meal plan is designed for two adults. Because of the portion sizes of the meals, most meals should last for 2

Dorm Room Meal Plan For Cheap Limited Kitchen Cooking
This meal plan is intended for college students to be able to eat in their dorm room. All meals only uses a

Chili-Mac Meal Plan For 2
If you love chili and mac & cheese, then this chili-mac meal plan is perfect for you. This chili mac meal plan

Soft Food Meal Plan For Recovering From Oral Surgery
This soft food meal plan is designed for one person. The idea behind this meal plan is to provide someone who may
Airbnb Posts

The Ultimate Airbnb Cleaning Essentials You’ll Actually Use
A sparkling clean Airbnb is one of the fastest ways to earn 5-star reviews and happy return guests. Having the right cleaning

How To Have A Functional Home And Airbnb
For a couple of years we have been renting our own living space on Airbnb while we go on trips. This means

Everything We Bought For Our Airbnb Glamping Set Up
This year we decided to take a risk and set up a tent in our back yard for glamping. We actually lived

How To Make Your Airbnb Family Friendly
If you want to attract families to your Airbnb a great way to do that is to make it family friendly by

21 Things An Airbnb Newbie Should Never Forget
When you’re first starting up an Airbnb, you want to make sure your guest has the best experience possible. One way you

How To Make Your Airbnb Kid Friendly
I have 4 young children so when we travel, we are always looking for an Airbnb that’s kid friendly. For our own
All Travel Posts

7 Steps to Take the Night Before a Flight
Flying soon? A little planning the night before can make your travel day smoother, less stressful, and even more enjoyable. Here are

Family Travel Made Easy: Tips for Babies and Young Kids
I have taken all 4 of my kids on trips when they were about 5 months old. We also took the oldest

Two Climates, One Trip: Our Real Packing Hits & Misses
We recently went on a trip with our 4 kids under 6 years old. We traveled to Hawaii and Japan in April.

How to Enjoy Japan with Young Kids Without Losing Your Sanity
We went on a trip to Japan with young kids- ages 5, 4, 2, and 5 months old. Here are our top

9 Items You Don’t Want To Forget in Japan With Kids
Traveling with kids comes with lots of stuff, but here are some things you might not think to have at all times

Things I Regret Not Bringing To Mexico
At the beginning of last year our family took a trip to Mexico for a month. During our trip I had several
All Lifestyle Posts

7 Steps to Take the Night Before a Flight
Flying soon? A little planning the night before can make your travel day smoother, less stressful, and even more enjoyable. Here are

What We’ve Gifted Our Kids for Christmas Over the Past 5 Years
I just found out that apparently 49% of parents go into debt getting gifts for Christmas and that it’s expected that you

The Ultimate Airbnb Cleaning Essentials You’ll Actually Use
A sparkling clean Airbnb is one of the fastest ways to earn 5-star reviews and happy return guests. Having the right cleaning

Family Travel Made Easy: Tips for Babies and Young Kids
I have taken all 4 of my kids on trips when they were about 5 months old. We also took the oldest

Two Climates, One Trip: Our Real Packing Hits & Misses
We recently went on a trip with our 4 kids under 6 years old. We traveled to Hawaii and Japan in April.

How To Have A Utility Drawer Instead Of A Junk Drawer
Do you have that one drawer that collects anything and everything? Does it seem to absorb other items that don’t have a