Babies and toddlers. There is seriously nothing like this time! Watching my girls grow and learn so rapidly is something I am crazy about. It feels like every day there is a new skill or concept or piece of clothing they've outgrown. It's the best. But, with the baby and toddler stage everything you knew about your life pre-baby changes. I love hearing couples who are expecting say "Oh, I don't think our life will change that much after the ... Read the Post...
Our Easy Daily Routine with Two Toddlers
Oh my, these days are FUN! We have a just turned 3 year old and an 18 month old. Our days are BUSY and full of snacks, outfit changes and lots of playing. I love it so much, but just like every other stage so far (read about that here!), keeping our schedule is SO IMPORTANT. Seriously, you want to see all of us lose our minds about 5pm? Give us a crazy day that doesn't follow our normal routine. Everyday Routine with Two Toddlers 7AM: ... Read the Post...
An Affordable Family Meal Plan | August 1-10
This week, we are going on a trip! Woohoo! The beach is calling my name, and I cannot wait! That makes our meal plan a little different for this cycle because there are 4 dinners that we will be eating out since we'll be out of town. Meal planning is absolutely essential to keeping to a grocery budget. If you want to start saving serious money and sticking to a budget, meal planning is key. Check out a ton of our past meal plans ... Read the Post...
A Month of Family Groceries for $347.08
This month we spent $347.08 on groceries! A lot closer to our budget than normal, but still squeaking by. I think it's the fresh produce that we have available in the summer, it's more expensive but SO yummy and worth it! Budget Breakdown This breaks down to: $11.20 per day$2.80 per person per day$86.77 per person per month Check out each of our grocery hauls for this month here! July 1-10 July 11-20 July 21-31 Do you ... Read the Post...