DIY Pumpkin Book

My Military Lifestyle

FINANCE

If I had to pick one Holiday that “takes the cake…” or pie for that matter, it would be Thanksgiving. I LOVE hosting Thanksgiving, and have for the past 15+ years since I have been married, and I have perfected the art of a budget-friendly Thanksgiving!“Paper or Plastic?” – A common phrase many military spouses are used to hearing when shopping at the Commissary. However, as a family that is tryin...

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LIFE HACKS

Most people enjoy the fall season because of the cooler weather, fun activities and let's not forget about pumpkin spice everything. One thing I love is burning a candle with my favorite fall scents. The only thing I don’t love is paying lots of money for candles, especially since I tend to buy a few at a time. Luckily, there are easy ways to bring the fall scents you love into your home without b...

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HOME & FAMILY

I don’t know about your kids, but my kids always seem to be much better behaved when they’re outside enjoying the beautiful summer weather. I have three boys and being trapped inside with them can sometimes be a little bit scary. Furniture will often become a jungle gym and my sanity will fly out the window. So, how can we enjoy the great outdoors and remain somewhat sane as parents? Well never fe...

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HOME & FAMILY

Worried about New Year’s Resolutions already? Why not get started now on something that could improve your life before January 1st rolls around? Getting your digital life organized can be simple and accomplished without ever leaving the comfort of your home office or your local coffee shop. Let’s start with your smartphone. Regardless of which model you have, here are five actions to consider:Clea...

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CRAFTS

If you’ve ever tried to get ready for the day with a toddler loose in the house, you know—it’s less “calm, productive morning” and more “DEFCON 1” by 8 a.m. It can even look like the PX during a clearance sale…after a hurricane. That’s why we started doing Morning Toy Rotation Stations—a tactical maneuver in my ongoing campaign to drink coffee in peace.Here’s the mission: my son’s playroom is clos...

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FAMILY

When the weather is hot out, the frozen snacks and treats are a staple in our house…actually in our whole cul-de-sac! Frozen treats are a great way to keep cool, and some of them are even good to help with hydration in the summer too! So, what does that look like at our house? Let me share with you some of my favorite summer snack hacks! Hack #1 – Frozen Treats At HomeI don’t know if you have chec...

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DEALS & CONTESTS

I don’t know about you, but I love the shopping convenience of Amazon Prime! I can get so many items quickly, some even as fast as same-day! However, the shopping perks aren’t the only things that Amazon Prime has to offer! You can start with a FREE 30-day trial of Prime to get you started! Then, there are monthly and annual options if you choose to stay on after your trial. They even have discoun...

My Military Lifestyle

FINANCE

If I had to pick one Holiday that “takes the cake…” or pie for that matter, it would be Thanksgiving. I LOVE hosting Thanksgiving, and have for the past 15+ years since I have been married, and I have perfected the art of a budget-friendly Thanksgiving!“Paper or Plastic?” – A common phrase many military spouses are used to hearing when shopping at the Commissary. However, as a family that is tryin...

My Military Lifestyle

HOME & FAMILY

Back to school time can sometimes bring a little bit of chaos and if your kids are anything like mine then the only way that they have survived all these years is by eating snacks. It doesn’t matter how many meal options I give them, they’re always just gravitating towards a snack over a full blown meal. Not only does parenting require we keep them alive but we also have to feed them. Insert my fa...