by Jamie Jeffers | Nov 29, 2018 | Holidays
This year, why not host a cookie exchange? It’s such a fun way to spread Christmas cheer without the cost and hassle of a traditional Christmas party!
Hosting a Christmas party probably sounds like equal parts fun and stress. How great is it to get together with your favorite people at this special time of year!?
BUT…
It’s also expensive, time consuming, and stressful (what with the planning, cleaning, and prepping.)
Happily I have the perfect solution for you! The answer is host a cookie exchange!
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by Jamie Jeffers | Nov 13, 2018 | Holidays
From the kitchen, I could hear the kids yelling.
“Mooooom! Get back in here! The parade’s back on!!”
As I rushed back to the living room (through our walled off living space that Chip and Joanna would definitely be taking a sledge hammer to) I smiled a little.
Yeah, Thanksgiving can be a little hectic for the Mom in charge of the meal.
But the traditions are just awesome.
There’s something about the simplicity of Thanksgiving that makes me bubble up with joy.
Especially because you can enjoy so many of those amazing traditions without spending a fortune.
In fact, I bet you can save even more money than usual with just a few of the right tricks.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Oct 23, 2018 | Holidays
Looking for cool gift ideas for everyone on your list? This gift guide has ideas for all of them! Affordable options they’re sure to use and love!
Finding just the right gift for the people you love the most can be so hard! You want something they’ll enjoy, that won’t become clutter within weeks (or days!), and affordability is a must.
That’s why I pulled together this list of cool gift ideas! Everything here is something I will give to a loved one this year.
Reading through gift guides filled with $100 (sometimes $500!) ideas is always discouraging. I don’t consider spending $100 on one gift to be affordable…and I bet you don’t either!
No, this list is more realistic. But it’s also filled with interesting ideas, so they don’t already have 3 versions of the same thing!
Ready to go? Let’s check out these awesome gift ideas!
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by Jamie Jeffers | Oct 1, 2018 | Happiness & Giving
Looking for a Blooms and Berries coupon for 2018? Here it is! Also, check out our review and learn how to get the most from your trip to Fall On the Farm!
It took our family years to find a pumpkin farm we all enjoy. We tried Blooms and Berries on a friend’s recommendation a few years ago…and it was an instant hit!
It’s become our family’s favorite fall destination in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Here’s why we love this farm so much. So when they offered our family the chance to visit for free, I jumped at it! And (my money saving friends!) I have a coupon to share with you, too!
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by Jamie Jeffers | Aug 7, 2018 | Parenting Tips
The right back to school tips can set up your school year for success! Be sure you’ve covered everything by keeping these things in mind.
Whether your kids are heading to school for the first time ever, starting over at a new school, or just heading back to a familiar place, getting into the swing of a new school year offers a fresh start.
Of course, for many students, back to school season can be a nervous time.
Maybe you’re worried about how your child will respond to a new school, a new teacher, and a new routine.
As Mom to five kids heading back to school, I’ve been there done that!
Here are some of our favorite back to school tips for getting the new school year off on the right foot.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Jun 7, 2018 | Parenting Tips
Grab your free printable chart of chores for kids by age here. And if you have your doubts about this chart working, you need these tips for success!
Is it a constant struggle to get your kids to help out around the house?
It’s true that we keep ourselves busy worrying over details that, in the long run, just don’t matter. In the chaos of life, just doing everything yourself is easier.
But is it better?
Guys. Getting your kids to learn responsibility is a fight worth having.
But don’t worry! I’ve got some tips that will make this fight a little less of a battle on both sides.
It’s all about setting realistic expectations of the right household chores for kids and following through.
Here’s how to do it.
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