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Travel Hacks and Frugal Vacation Tips

Summer is here and that means everyone wants to take a great vacation! When it comes to planning a vacation, the biggest stressor for...
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My Boys’ “Fidget Spinners” Business

My boys are anxiously awaiting their THIRD shipment of fidget spinner to arrive from China. What are fidget spinners, you ask?  Well, they're great for...
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Laura “Plays” and Saves at the Ballpark!

Ways to save on tickets, parking and food at Texas Rangers games!
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Top 5 FREE (or Cheap) Factory Tours in Texas!

FREE Texas Factory Tours Bureau of Engraving and Printing Did you know that over half of the nation's currency order is produced in Fort Worth at...
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A Backyard “Camping” Themed Birthday Party

Are you looking for some camping party ideas? Well, I was going through some old pictures on my computer and realized I used to throw...
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5 Creative and Affordable Valentine’s Date Ideas!

Valentine's Day will soon be here. Yep, it's the holiday created by Hallmark and Hershey's designed to pressure people into spending too much money, in...

A Simple Technique to Build a Girl’s Self Esteem

Post sponsored by Mirum Shopper, but opinions are 100% my own. As a mom to three boys, many times I find myself ignoring all those messages...

Video: “Parents vs. Bottle Flipping”

  Parents across America are going INSANE with the constant thuds and thumps echoing through their houses caused by BOTTLE FLIPPING. Here are some suggestions for...

Our Labor Day at Altitude Trampoline Park!

I hope you had a great Labor Day Weekend. I spent the weekend remembering my own special "labor day" when 12 years ago our middle son, Austin,...
FREE (or Cheap!) Cultural & Creative Activities for D/FW Families

Top 10 FREE (or Cheap!) Cultural & Creative Activities for D/FW...

I love living in North Texas because there are TONS of opportunities to expose our kids so many unique events and places. And with the...

Video: “Oh, The Places Moms Will Go!”

Now that the kids are now back in school, where are the places you'll go??? Watch my video silly below and see if you can relate!   You can...

Mack’s Earplugs Saved My Marriage!

I'm an incredibly light sleeper. Any little noise wakes me up. Guess what? My hubby is an extremely loud snorer. Yeah, that combination doesn't mesh well, does...
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5 Ways to Teach Your Kids to Be Thrifty (Watch my...

  I grew up in a very frugal household. My dad was a CPA, which meant he was always keenly aware of how and why we spent money. And...