We have been very busy for the past two weeks with a big birthday (turning 15 entails a lot of additional things like dual enrollment classes and learner's permits...) and a ton of play practices (Annie Get Your Gun is so much fun), but we still have managed to have a ton of fun on… Continue reading Frugal Summer Fun Challenge Week 2 & 3

My daughter is turning 15 next week (she was just three yesterday!) and I feel that time is slipping through my fingers in regards to how many carefree summer days we will have with her in the next few years. So we are challenging ourselves this summer to finding ways to have fun together, but… Continue reading Frugal Summer Fun Challenge Week 1

This summer I am trying to be more flexible and spontaneous when it comes to our weekly outings. Mainly because Ben is finally at a good age where the whining is minimal (Praise the Lord!) and this will also be Emma's last carefree summer because she plans on working next year. So I thought up… Continue reading Frugal Summer Fun