My Little Minion If you're looking to throw a Minion party for your little one, I've got plenty of inexpensive, easy ideas. Last Fall, we celebrated Mr. B's 5th birthday with a "Minion" themed birthday party. Since there have now been three movies with minions, The Minion Movie, Despicable Me, and Despicable Me 2, there are plenty of minions to be found … [Read more...]
Thomas the Train
I've been discussing some heavy, emotional topics this week, so I thought I'd lighten it up a bit today since it's a special day, plus we got some very exciting news to share. First the news... We've been named the 2016 Ambassador Family for the March for Babies in Milwaukee!!!! We went from raising $1,260 in 2014 to $3,050 in 2015 all thanks to YOU!!!! Can't wait … [Read more...]
Birthday Day and New Trains
Today we celebrated the twins' actual third birthday. I still say "actual" because even though this is the day they were born, they were supposed to be born in August. I know that after the age of two preemies are "supposed" to be caught up, but I still feel like my guys need those extra three months. The day started off as any other...lots of screaming and fighting over … [Read more...]
Kindergarten and Early Birthday
Since tomorrow will be my first Money-saving Monday, I wanted to write a little about the past few days, and about tomorrow. Friday was Kindergarten Orientation for my oldest. Wow. I still can't believe he is going to be in Kindergarten this fall. Plus, it's ALL day. I still remember riding on the little bus, and just going for the morning. Now, they ride with all the … [Read more...]
Money-Saving and The Month of May
Now that we've almost made it through April, I've started to think about May. April was extremely busy (take a look back HERE if you don't remember,) but I'd rather be busy than bored. Although, with 3 boys, can you ever be bored? I think not. May 1st starts out with kindergarten orientation for my oldest. Yikes! I still can't believe he's going to be in ALL DAY … [Read more...]