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8 Items You Need to Stay Organized This School Year

8 items you need to stay organized this school year! All of these are under $25 on amazon!

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It’s officially the first day back at school for kids here in Ontario, Canada! Unlike some kids, ours are super excited to be heading back and honestly, I’m excited too. As nice as having the kids out of the house and occupied can be, having them back in school brings a whole new set of responsibilities (homework, lunches, after school activities, etc.) that can be hard to balance. I’m constantly wondering how to stay organized this school year!

Wondering how to stay organized this school year? Because life is crazy, I’ve complied a list of 8 products under $25 to help. Check it out below:Read More

Munchkin Weighted Flexi Straw Cup vs. Miracle 360 Cup

Battle of the sippy cups! See if the weighted flexi straw or miracle 360 cup wins!

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All I remember from when Holly was a baby is how terrible and leaky sip cups are. You find one that works great and then all of a sudden it starts leaking. It’s the worst.

We had two favourite cups in our house, so I decided to put them to the test.

Check out my reviews of the Munchkin weighted flexi straw cup vs. miracle 360 cup!

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Third Birthday Construction Site Cake

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As of November 15th, we have a three year old! The past three years watching CJ grow have seemingly flown by, especially in comparison to watching his sisters grow up. Of course, our lives are so different now than when we first had kids, but the past 3 years have been an absolute whirlwind of baby, first home, wedding, and many other things.Read More

5 Frugal Tips for Handing Out Classroom Valentines

5 Frugal Tips for Handing Out Classroom Valentines - #valentinesday

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We’ve got just over a week left until Valentine’s Day and if you’re like me, you’re not worrying about what to get your husband, you’re worried about what to give your kids to hand out to their classmates.

When you have multiple children who will be handing out classroom valentines, the expenses can add up quickly. Here are some tips to keep you from stressing over your classroom Valentine’s Day spending:

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10 Frugal Family Activities for Devil’s Night

10 Frugal Family Activities for Devil's Night

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Happy Halloweek! As every parent knows, Halloween week is overwhelming – we’ve got parties, last minute costume changes, shopping for treats, trying to organize where the treats are going, decorating, and staying sane on our lists.

For our family, the night before Halloween has always been busy. First, I have to make sure I have all the school and daycare treats made and sorted by classroom. Second, I have to make sure everything is laid out for Trick or Treating. By the time we get home from work/school and eat dinner tomorrow, we’ll be super limited on the getting ready time.

I know that tonight many parents will be doing exactly what we are – running around like crazy. Here are some ideas to keep the kids busy (but also festive!) tonight:Read More

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