Summer is one of the best times of the year. It’s a season of relaxation and exploration, with more time to try new things. A few summers ago, my family and I decided to spice up our summer routine by creating an annual summer bucket list. We filled it with activities we’ve always wanted to…
Do you need a last-minute Halloween costume? Amazon has a great selection of Disney costumes for the whole family. If you’re still scrambling to find the perfect costume, we’ve got you covered. Wear these costumes trick-or-treating or to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, or Oogie Boogie Bash. Have a blast this Halloween with these festive Disney-themed…
Buying a present for your dad can be challenging. He usually has everything he needs or doesn’t want anything. We’ve found that practical, thoughtful gifts are the way to go. Every dad is different and has unique interests. Whether your dad is into sports, travel, grilling, or tech, this lineup of gifts should have something…
For years my husband and I have talked about getting term life insurance, especially since we are a single income family and it something were to happen to either of us it would be very difficult. However, we’ve yet to purchase supplemental life insurance. We have a simple life insurance policy through my husband’s employer…
After a year (plus a few more months) of doing virtual school my boys are finally back at school in-person. This school year (2021-22) our school district is still offering virtual school but the majority of students are attending in person. We opted to send our students to school in person because the virtual options…
It’s been about a year since we started this online virtual school journey. It’s been a challenge for everyone involved and we’ve all found different things that work for us but I wanted to share a few things we’ve found useful in surviving online school. 1. Lower Your Expectations – Lower the expectations for you…
Working out at home is in high demand right now, especially the Peloton Bike. There are a lot of things that make the Peloton Bike attractive but with a cost of around $3000, a $39/month subscription, and delayed shipping due to demand, it’s not an option for a lot of people. Joe and I wanted…
Hey guys I have some fun news. For years I’ve had a YouTube channel that I’ve occasionally used to post video reviews of products or places we’ve been. Well, at the request of my son Noah we have changed the direction of my YouTube channel to highlight our family life and some of the adventures…
I know Thanksgiving is very different for a lot of families this year. Like many of you, we aren’t traveling or spending Thanksgiving day with our extended family. Typically, our family joins together and each person brings a side dish or two and we have a large Thanksgiving meal with aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents and…