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CAR TOY ORGANIZATION

Car toy organization can make or break a trip with the kids. Whether you’re running to the store or driving cross country, I’ve got you covered!

Car full of kids toys

I don’t know about you, but my car gets trashed. Little hands are constantly grabbing toys and leaving everything strewn about. The only way I’ve found to combat this is to have a place for everything. That way, even if the little ones don’t put it back, it’s quick and easy for you to put it back as you get them out of their car seats. I have a few key car toy organization tips that have transformed the interior of my car.

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WEEKLY SAVINGS PLAN

This weekly savings plan will show you how to always have enough money. This is the key to staying out of debt!!

How to stay out of debt

Don’t you hate it when you get a bill and have to figure out where you’re going to get the money to pay it? Me too! If you’re using a budget, this most often happens to us when the bill isn’t a regular monthly expense. It happens for less frequent bills (like car registration) and annual bills, (like memberships). We can also get into trouble with things like giving gifts when we haven’t budgeted for it. Follow my weekly savings plan and you’ll learn how to always have enough money!

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FREE PRINTABLE FATHER’S DAY CARDS

Make dad or grandpa feel loved with these free printable Father’s Day cards and frameable Father’s Day “about dad” printables.

Free Printable Father's Day cards

Make dad or grandpa feel loved this Father’s Day by making them something about them! These free printable Father’s Day Cards and frameable Father’s Day “about dad” printables have fill-ins for the little ones, and usually result in some adorable answers. They make great Father’s Day gifts, and amazing keepsakes.

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STOVE TOP CHICKEN BREAST

This stove top chicken breast recipe is tender and delicious in a thick, rich gravy. It’s the pot roast of the chicken world!

My very favorite chicken recipe - it's the best!

This, my friends, is comfort food right here. This stove top chicken breast recipe is something my mom has made for as long as I can remember. Yes – I’m giving you the goods ladies & gents. The family recipe. And you’ll thank me! This chicken breast dish is SO good it is known to my family as “Morgan’s Favorite Chicken”. In fact, I had a rough time coming up with a name for this post, because that’s the only thing we call it!

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BEST CAR TOYS FOR PRESCHOOLERS

The best car toys for preschoolers are the ones that keep them engaged and busy. Here are our kid tested and parent approved favorites!!

Toys for preschoolers in their car seat

We take several road trips per year in our family. We also spend a good amount of time running around town. The kids are in the car a lot! Although they get plenty of entertainment when we reach our destinations, they certainly get antsy while we’re getting there! Here are my favorite car toys to bring along to keep my preschooler entertained and happy!

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HOW TO BUDGET ON AN IRREGULAR INCOME

Learning to budget on an irregular income can be a little tricky. However, it can be quite simple with the proper system in place.


How do you set a budget for a variable income? By prioritizing and making sure you don’t overspend. I’ll show you below how you can easily budget on an irregular income.

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THE BEST PLACE TO BORROW MONEY

Learn where the best place to borrow money is. Hint: it’s not where you’re probably borrowing it from. Every once in a while, most of us find ourselves in need of a little more money than we have in spending cash. No matter how well we stay on top of our budget, it happens to […]

SWEETENED RICOTTA + BERRIES RECIPE

Sweetened ricotta cheese with berries is one of my very favorite breakfasts. Read on to see how I make it (in under 2 minutes)! This is the perfect way to use up some leftover ricotta cheese. I tend to be the type of person who won’t spend much time on weekday breakfast – especially for […]

HOW TO CUT A MONEY SLOT IN A LID

Learn how to cut a money slot in a lid so you can turn any jar into a money savings jar! I recently did a post on how I made this DIY Money Jar (find it HERE). The only part I didn’t cover was how I cut the hole in the jar lid. I wanted […]

HOW TO MAKE A BUDGET

Learn how to make a budget that is customized just for you, and prioritizes the things that matter most. Money management is something I’m naturally good at.  I have a knack for it, and I even somewhat enjoy it…at least when there’s enough money to work with.  But even when money is tight, that’s a […]