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7 Valid Reasons Why I Don’t Coupon

May 11 Grocery Budget

If you're couponing only to save money, maybe you should rethink your strategy. Couponing has never been for me, and here's why it might not be for you either.

Saving money on groceries is critical as a homemaker. It’s easy to overspend on any given shopping trip, and money saved can go towards other important things in the budget. One huge way that you can save money on groceries is by couponing. But, here’s the deal, in the 7 years I’ve been married, IContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on May 11

Kids and Food: Eat Real Food

May 6 Babies (<1 yr)

It's so convenient to give a child a diet of processed foods, but here are 4 reasons why you might want to give a real food diet a try instead.

Processed foods have become a vital part of American culture, but they’ve put parents in a difficult situation. You can either spend hours upon hours in the kitchen making food from scratch that will likely be rejected by the children of the house; OR, you can grab a few convenience snacks on your next grocery shoppingContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on May 6

Create a Cheap Photo Gift in Less Than 20 Minutes with PicMonkey

May 4 Uncategorized

If you need a photo gift that's both cheap and easy to make, try some word art in PicMonkey!

Since my daughters are still so young, I have yet to receive a real gift from them for Mother’s Day. I truly don’t mind because most gifts just add clutter. So this year I’m in Grandmother’s Day thinking mode, and I wanted to come up with a really beautiful gift for both grandmas without spendingContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on May 4

One Ingredient Dulce de Leche

May 1 All Ages

One Ingredient Dulce de Leche - It only takes one ingredient to make this delicious caramel-like sauce. You can enjoy it on ice cream, bread, cookies, and more!

Although my husband was born and raised in Argentina he rarely ate anything with the popular caramel sauce, Dulce de Leche. His family lunches ended with a small amount of fruit (only on occasion), and that was dessert. How can you live in a country that offers such a beautiful sauce and never indulge? It’sContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on May 1

Foods to Introduce at 14 Months

Apr 22 Babies (<1 yr)

Here are the details of 9 great foods you can introduce or reintroduce to your 14 month old. Never give up on any food! Just keep offering!!

If you’re new here, this post is a continuation of the feeding schedule I have been doing for my daughter since she was 6 months old and started solids. You can see all my homemade baby food posts right here. © Anatolii / Dollar Photo Club I am so pleased with how Bella is eating food.Continue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Apr 22

How to Save Money at Target

Apr 20 Uncategorized

Learn all the ways to save at Target and you'll never pay full price again!

In the great debate of Target vs Walmart, I believe it all comes down to preference. For the longest time, though, I was shopping at Walmart because I believed I couldn’t afford to shop at Target. Now that I know how to save money at Target, you’d be hard pressed to find me at Walmart.Continue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Apr 20

5 Motivating Reasons to Make Your Family Yearbooks

Apr 17 Uncategorized

If you've got thousands upon thousands of pictures on your computer maybe you better make some family yearbooks. Here are 5 reasons why you should get started now!

Before I got married I could focus almost 100% on my own needs. That meant that I had plenty of time to journal, so I have lots and lots of memories captured through written word. Once I got married, I got into a serious slump and have written very little over the years. That’s whyContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Apr 17

What I Wish I Had Known About UTIs Before Pregnancy

Apr 15 Uncategorized

Take it from me: you don't want a UTI during pregnancy. If I had known how to prevent one and what the effects are, I would have been more diligent about caring for my body and baby.

It was a month or so before Bella’s due date that I ended up in the hospital late one night with the possibility of delivering her early. It all started one day when I got the chills. Only a few minutes later, I had to stop what I was doing because I felt almost dizzy.Continue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Apr 15

Cost Comparison: Baby Food

Apr 8 Babies (<1 yr)

On the fence about whether you should make or buy baby food? Here's a detailed cost comparison that can help you see the price difference and other factors to consider before you take one side or the other.

One of the most exciting steps you will take as your baby grows is introducing solids to him. It’s kind of fun to see the expression on baby’s face and to find out what he will do with a spoon. But the options for giving baby solids is somewhat overwhelming. You have to decide whatContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Apr 8

Fruity Oatmeal Mix-Ins

Apr 3 All Recipes

Adding these fruit purees and sauces to your child's oatmeal will boost the nutrition and the flavor!

-Read Part 1 or Part 2– Some mornings I get sick and tired of preparing food for my children. The freezer’s saved my butt on several occasions, especially when the girls wake up earlier than expected. Since I started our breakfast plan, I have made crepes, muffins, egg breakfast cups, and more to put inContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Apr 3

Kids and Food: No Distractions

Apr 1 Eating Habits

Eating together often as a family comes with a lot of great benefits, especially for kids. Make it a priority to have family mealtime and make some simple changes so everyone can enjoy this time together.

There is a whole lot more to meal time than I ever initially thought. It’s not just about teaching good manners and good eating habits to your kids. It’s also about growing closer as a family. When good food brings your family together, it’s a special time that can affect how your children deal withContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Apr 1

Family Financial Planning: What Is It Exactly?

Mar 30 Uncategorized

Not sure what family financial planning is all about? It's helping your family make sense of their finances to plan for a better future.

As I prepared to complete my undergraduate degree four years ago, I thought I knew exactly what I wanted to do with my life. I had taken the classes to prepare myself for a career in financial planning, but as I went to a couple interviews for positions, I realized it wasn’t the path forContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Mar 30

Oatmeal Options for Toddlers

Mar 27 All Recipes

Boring oatmeal got your toddler's tongue? Add some fruit and change it up! These recipes are sure to excite your kids about breakfast!

–Read Part 1– Breakfast time has quickly become much less stressful and way more delicious! As I mentioned last week, I used to feed my daughters oatmeal with mashed banana nearly every morning, but I got tired of the monotony, and I’m sure they did too. Now they are eating crepes with fresh fruit andContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Mar 27

When Saving Money Becomes a Burden

Mar 25 Uncategorized

Saving money comes easier to some people, but probably because they have adopted a few of these financial philosophies to help them save more. Are you willing to change so you can put more away?

When we first went from two incomes down to one after Sofía was born, I sort of played the “we can’t save money” game. Looking back, had I decided that we should put X amount away each paycheck, we would’ve been in a better position. It also shouldn’t have been that hard to do a few spendingContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Mar 25

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