Attention Walmart shoppers! Do you shop at Walmart? If so, do you use the savings catcher app? You should, it could be saving you lots of money without clipping coupons!! I know Walmart is not my 'favorite' place to shop either but I'm all about saving easy money. We have a new 'neighborhood' Walmart that opened up last year. I do like it okay. Short lines, no crowds = I get in ... Read More
Addendum to the Household Rules
Addendum to the Household Rules Ridiculous in light of more important rules we need around here, but hey, a girl can dream... Funny thing is, we don't actually even HAVE any official household rules. It's on my list to thoughtfully draft some one day soon. I probably would have done it by now if the rules were going to be meaningful to me, like THESE: 1. Don't mess up, ... Read More
A Fantasy Football Wife
I'm not just a Mom. I'm not just a blogger. And I'm not just any wife. I'm a Fantasy Football wife! This is my 9th year to participate in my husband's Fantasy Football league (he's the Commissioner). My team name is Sugar & Spice! And despite solid efforts by my Dad and my husband to teach me stuff, I know nothing about football. But ... Read More
Back to School Supplies…already?!
So let me tell you a funny little story about school supplies. Growing up, my Mom was the ultimate frugal Mom. During some seasons our lives, she absolutely had to be, but even when the budget was comfortable, she couldn't help herself. She is wired to never waste anything! So when it came time to purchase school supplies, did she run out to Wal-Mart and purchase ... Read More
Seeing the Vacuum as Half-full
Dust is my nemesis. I've decided that I will never win this war. Today, while putting toys away in the playroom, I was further discouraged about the dust in my home when I realized that the bedrooms in my girls' large doll house are dusty, too. Great.I am so disheartened by the mysterious and constant reappearance of my dust (insert 50 tips for dusting here - I'm tried them ... Read More