Last year, Abby was really into Curious George so we had a Curious George themed birthday party. This year, while still likes that trouble causing monkey, she is very into princess things. So far, even though we've kept things mostly frugal, we've been able to go more "all out" on birthday parties due to extra income in March. This year we did not get that extra income. That combined with my surgery recovery made for a much simpler birthday party. However, I tend to think birthdays should be … [Read more...]
Frugal Date Night: Go Thrifting!
Back in college when we were still dating, Matt and I would try to go out on a date about once a month. We saw each other every day as we lived in the same dorm building but going on an actual date was tough. We were starving college students after all. It was all about the frugal date night. We did a lot of free or cheap things like sub sandwiches at a local park (when it was warm enough) or go to a favorite restaurant, just for dessert. One of our favorite things to do was to go to Goodwill. … [Read more...]
The Silent Mommy War
We've all heard about "mommy wars." Those highly emotional arguments about how to feed your baby, how to discipline your child, should mommy work or not, where should baby sleep. The list goes on and on. Then there is what I like to call The Silent Mommy War. It's the one that doesn't get exposure. It's the one that no one thinks of as a big deal. It's the comparing of the "rough ages." You know the one I'm talking about. You're venting a little about how tired you are as you have been up … [Read more...]
Frugal Easter Ideas
We don't tend to think of Easter as being an expensive holiday. We tend to only really think about Christmas as a big money spending holiday. But Easter can be. Between dying eggs, fillers for plastic eggs for Easter egg hunts, and Easter baskets. Not to mention Easter dinners. We all know that Easter isn't all about egg hunts and chocolate bunnies. We know that Easter is about celebrating the fact that Jesus is Lord. It's about remembering what He did for us. However, especially those of us … [Read more...]
Waiting on the Lord
Strength will rise when we wait upon the Lord. Do you have any idea how hard that is? After 6 weeks of no issues, Abby had another one of her prolapses. And I'm angry. Angry, upset, frustrated, sad, and disheartened. Full of questions. Why is this happening again when we worked so hard to get her healed? Why is their no treatment for this issue that will just heal her once and for all? Why is God allowing this to happen again? Why are we still being hit from all sides? Why can't we … [Read more...]
Swagbucks Changes
Have you heard yet about the new Swagbucks changes? They made a bunch of changes concerning gift cards. In short: - You can now order one $25 gift card per month for 2,200 SB, with the exception of Paypal. - They are now offering a $3 Amazon gift card for 300 SB. They are still offering a $5 option but it is now 500 SB instead of 450. Basically, the same as all the other $5 gift cards. I'm looking forward to seeing how the $3 option works out. Since the $5 option is now … [Read more...]
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