Last weekend I decided to finally switch out the kids’ summer clothes for winter clothes. Although this task is annoying, it is an easy way for our family to save money. We ended up purchasing a few new items, but the bulk of our winter wardrobe came from things we had saved and stored in…
Category: Family
Used Toys for Christmas gifts?
Remember when I sold tons of stuff on Facebook Marketplace over the summer? The whole process made me realize how silly it is to buy new gadgets for my children. So many families are selling lightly used toys, for a fraction of the price offered in stores. My first purchase was a Radio Flyer 4…
Paying Cash for a Kitchen Remodel
John and I are being frugal and saving where we can on our kitchen remodel, but we’ve already spent a nice chunk of change on the project. It’s actually painful watching the amount in our savings account dwindle. I know we will be happy with the end result, but getting to that point is harder…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
I love Spring. It’s great when the temperatures start to rise and you can come out of hibernation. I also love Summer. Grilling out, going to amusement parks with the kids (pre-COVID), having plenty of daylight into the evening to extend all the fun. But the most wonderful time of the year, the one that…
Indecisive about Important Kitchen Decisions
When I was younger, I had no problem making decisions. I would see something, and I would just “know” that I had found the thing I had been searching for. Unfortunately, that is no longer the case. In my old age, I have grown very indecisive. I second guess my decisions constantly, and it is…
Faux Shiplap in our Kitchen Remodel
In a previous post, I mentioned that we decided to use a faux shiplap on our kitchen walls. We are loving the look and the cost! I thought I would give you a little more information on how we accomplished this DIY project, without spending a ton of money. Real shiplap boards are expensive. One 8ft…
Our Never Home is turning into our Forever Home
When we first moved in, this place was our never home. I don’t think there was one thing that Christy liked about it. But over time, we’ve changed it and made it our own. The walls were dingy and covered in finger prints. The dark blue carpet was yellow with cat piss (sounds unbelievable, but…
Re-entering the Homeschool World During Covid 19
New Jersey has been hard hit by the coronavirus. During March, April, and May, the kids and I were confined to our home almost exclusively. John did all of our shopping and errands. I was terrified that one of the kids would get sick. Fortunately, the number of new cases per day has been dwindling…
Kitchen Improvements: Week 1
We have finally started the process of remodeling our 1960s kitchen. This is a project I’ve been talking about since the day we purchased our house nearly 15 years ago. For a long time, I wanted to completely gut the space. But logically, I know that pouring $30,000 into one room is a waste of…
Baby Gear: What to buy and what to skip
Today I wanted to talk about baby gear. Over the course of having 5 children, I think we managed to acquire every piece of baby equipment ever invented. I’m kidding of course, but we did end up with a lot of stuff. The funny thing is that baby’s don’t really need much to be happy. …