Every April for Earth Day, 1st and 2nd graders in my children’s school make 2 recycled art projects. One is a group project – a robot made with the help of adult volunteers. The other is a project done at home. One year, we made animals; another year it was hats; this year it’s vehicles. […]

This past weekend, we had our last 5th birthday party. It was a bittersweet moment. No more babies. No more toddlers. Just preschool to high school. I was surprised by how much interest my not yet 5 year old son showed in planning his party. At Target, he went for lots of candles. He kept […]

With the end of the school year approaching, it’s a great idea to make a list of upcoming photo opportunities you want to capture for memory books or other projects like a family calendar or First Communion Album. List in hand, you’ll know exactly which moments you need to capture and which photos you need […]

My Top 10 Tips for Saving Money Everyone has their own toolbox of frugal tips. Even with commonalities, some tips don’t work for some families like using cloth diapers or washing out food bags. Share yours in the comments after checking out mine. 1. Cut your family’s hair or use a barber for $7/$8 haircuts […]