If you want to help your 8-9 year old son love reading, check out this list of the best books for 4th grade boys.
How do you inspire a love of reading in your boys? How do you turn a reluctant reader into an avid reader?
Although lots could be written in answer to the above questions, I ...
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My 10 Favorite Family Friendly Soups for Cold Weather
There's nothing like a comforting bowl of soup when it's cold outside. Here are 10 of my family's favorite soups for cold weather.
It's that time of year again . . . that's right, soup weather is here!
Now don't get me wrong, I make and enjoy soup throughout the year, but it's never tastes ...
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5 Easy Family Weeknight Dinners for $45 in 2025
Looking for some easy weeknight meal ideas? Here are 5 cheap and easy family week night dinners that you can make for only $45.
Today I'm back with a new easy meal plan. If you're looking for some easy meals to throw together for your family for cheap, you're in the right place! The ingredients ...
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Easy Poppyseed Chicken Over Egg Noodles
Searching for an easy dinner that the whole family will enjoy? This recipe for easy poppyseed chicken over egg noodles is sure to be a new favorite!
Poppyseed chicken is a famous recipe in my family. Growing up, someone brought us poppyseed chicken after one of my siblings was born and after ...
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5 Winter Dinners On a $50 Budget
Looking for winter dishes that are warm and comforting but also budget friendly? You're in the right place! Here are five winter dinners that you can make on a $50 budget.
I shared a blog post last year about easy fall meals on a budget and it was quite popular, so today I thought I'd follow that ...
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Everything I Bought My Kids for Christmas Last Year – Inexpensive Gift Ideas
Looking for inexpensive gift ideas for kids? Here's everything I actually bought my kids for Christmas last year, all under $25.
I've shared multiple gift idea posts in this past (including most recently this gift guide for Mexican dads!). But today I thought it would be fun to share with you ...
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What to Do When You’re Broke – 5 Smart Things
What do you do when you're broke?
You guys know that one of the topics I enjoy writing about here on the blog is frugal living. No matter your financial situation, frugal living to some extent is always wise.
But today's post isn't just about frugal living. Today's post is about what to do ...
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Best Gift Ideas for the Mexican Dad In Your Life
Need a Christmas or birthday gift for your Mexican dad? Or maybe you're shopping for Father's Day or another special occasion. Whichever it may be, today I have a great list for you of some of the best gift ideas for your Mexican dad or the Mexican dad in your life.
"Gift ideas for your Mexican ...
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Chocolate Chip and Craisin Granola Bars (Nut Free)
These nut free chocolate chip and craisin granola bars make the perfect afternoon snack. You'll love making and serving this easy recipe.
It feels like it's been forever since I've shared a new recipe here on the blog, but I made some yummy homemade granola bars the other day and thought why ...
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