New Blog Design I'm loving it, and I hope you like the new blog design too. I've been wanting a new blog design for a while now. I even put it on my 30 things before the end of my 30's list. The problem? My budget. I've been trying to monetize my site, but it's a process for me. Eventually, I hope to be contributing to my family's income, but I'm just not there yet. … [Read more...]
Birthday Party Time!
It's that time of year again...Birthday Party Time! In less than a week, my oldest will be turning 6-years-old. That is a little crazy to me. What's also crazy is that we have a birthday party coming up on Sunday, and I'm feeling a little unprepared. Yes, I have been buying decorations for quite a while now, and yes, we have made a list of the food we want to serve, but … [Read more...]
Gym Membership – Is it right for you?
Joining a Gym We finally joined a gym! It was a big decision for our family, but I think we made the right one. Healthy Lifestyle I am currently at the weight I was before I was pregnant with my first son. Heck, I'm almost at the weight I say I am on my Driver's License. My Healthy Eating and Exercise Plan is working! If you're a regular reader of this blog, you know I've … [Read more...]
Party like a Minion on a Budget
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...]
Minion Madness and How to keep your birthday on a budget
By 10 am tomorrow morning, I will have a 5-year-old. Sometimes I really can't believe it. Time just goes by too fast. Saturday we celebrated with a "Minion" themed birthday party. If you're not familiar, Minions are those silly little creatures from Despicable Me and Despicable Me 2. I have seen both movies about a billion times thanks to the birthday boy. There actually … [Read more...]
