
4 Ways to Get Zesty with Kraft + $100 Perfume Giveaway
May 18, 2013 By Gina 12 Comments
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Mom it Forward and Kraft. I chose to do it because I was already a huge fan of Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing and buy it all the time! All words and opinions are my own. With the weather heating up and all the fresh veggies now in stores (and soon in our … [Read More...]

Kids Skate Free this Summer
May 22, 2013 By Gina Leave a Comment
Want to go retro with the kids this summer? I can hear the '80's music now! Kids Skate Free provides FREE passes to a participating roller skating rink near you. Here's how to do it: Find a participating center near you. Here in Northern Virginia, the closest participating center is in … [Read More...]
Two Week Meal Plan for Spring
May 20, 2013 By Gina Leave a Comment
Sticking with a two-week meal plan for spring is working for me. I plan my grocery list around everything we'll need for the two weeks, then make a quick trip to the store during the second week to replenish dairy and produce. Pasta salads and simple slow cooker meals are just perfect for our busy … [Read More...]

In the Home Stretch
May 16, 2013 By Gina 9 Comments
We're in the home stretch of our debt payoff, as I've been documenting along with our yearly Financial Goals. We're so close, I can taste it. We're finally under $10,000 on our final debt, my husband's school loan. We're on track to pay it off by July 31st, just like we planned. So why am I … [Read More...]

Summer Movie Programs 2013
May 15, 2013 By Gina 1 Comment
Are you thinking about how to stay cool and keep the kids entertained this summer? These Summer Movie Programs should fit the bill! Cinemark Theatres offers Summer Movie Clubhouse for $1.00/show or a $5.00 pass for the whole summer, purchased in advance. The start date varies depending on what … [Read More...]

Herb Roasted Pork
May 14, 2013 By Gina 1 Comment
This Herb Roasted Pork is one of my family's favorites because of the flavorful rub and how tender the meat comes out. I love it because it takes minutes to prep and then the oven does all the work. It does have a long cooking time (1-2 hours), so keep that in mind when adding it to your meal plan. … [Read More...]

Free Activities for Kids
May 9, 2013 By Gina Leave a Comment
Time to think about summer! If you're not already enjoying these free activities for kids at stores nationwide, bookmark the store websites for your summer calendar. They're an easy way to shake up those long summer days for FREE: Free Arts & Crafts at ACMoore: ACMoore holds monthly craft … [Read More...]

National Gallery of Art–Washington DC
May 8, 2013 By Gina 2 Comments
Living in the DC area or planning to visit? One of benefits here are the many FREE museums owned by the Smithsonian Institution, like the National Gallery of Art. My kids like art museums, so we were excited to visit. My son had just completed an artist biography project on Georges Seurat, so we … [Read More...]

Slow Cooker Moo Shu (Chicken or Pork)
May 7, 2013 By Gina Leave a Comment
Need a quick & easy meal to save you on a busy weeknight? This Slow Cooker Moo Shu can be made with either chicken or pork and is super simple! The slow cooker is such a lifesaver on the nights that we have sports practice around the dinner hour. By setting up the slow cooker earlier in the day, … [Read More...]

Summer Reading Programs 2013
May 6, 2013 By Gina 5 Comments
Some parts of the country are already talking about summer vacation--we go well into June here in the mid-Atlantic--but it's never too early to think about how to encourage the kids to read over the summer. Every summer, we find a balance of family reading (we're on book 3 of the Harry Potter series … [Read More...]










