In the Home Stretch
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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...]
Spring Meal Plan: Oven vs. Grill
With the spring weather so up and down, I find that there are days to turn the oven on and days to grill. So I'm keeping my two-week meal plan flexible. That means that I can move things around as desired, but I've already bought all the groceries we need to have all of these meals. I make a second … [Read More...]
Feeling Stuck?
Do you ever feel stuck? That's how my brain is right now. I came out of the wintery, cold gloomy season so happy to start anew. But I'm not sure what my "anew" is. I have so much percolating in my head that it keeps me up at night. Actually, I collapse most nights and sleep quite soundly. But around … [Read More...]
Save Money on Gas + Fuel Rewards Giveaway
Gas is so expensive! As the price has gone up and down over the years, I've come up with some easy habits that help me save money on gas. I bet you have a few, too! Here are my top 5 tips: Bundle your errands. Choose one day a week to get them all done, and plan to hit a shopping center that has … [Read More...]
