Family

Top 4 Reasons to Join The Color Run

Cathy Yoder Updated on September 4, 2019 125 Family,Healthy

Family|Healthy

Looking to learn more about The Color Run? Look no further! I'm sharing my top 4 reasons to be a color runner! I had a blast with my daughter and a big group of friends at the happiest 5k on the planet! I am SO VERY excited to tell you that The Color... Read this post

72-Hour Survival Kit List (Build Your Own)

Cathy Yoder Updated on March 29, 2021 2 Family,Wise

Family|Wise

Are You Prepared? A great place to start is by getting 72-hour kits ready for you and your family. This is something that everyone can and should do. If your budget is tight, prioritize the items, look for deals, and just get a little bit at... Read this post

How to Manage a Household Like a Pro (in 3 Steps)

Cathy Yoder Updated on March 31, 2020 5 Family,Stay at Home

Family|Stay at Home

School is back in season, sports and after-school activities have all started in full swing, and us moms are back to being in 100 places at once! All of this running around can be draining, and you need to take a break for yourself every once in a... Read this post

Which is the Best Amazon Alexa Device for You?

Cathy Yoder Updated on September 4, 2019 2 Family,Wise

Family|Wise|Home & Garden

Why You Need Amazon Alexa As Your New BFF Recently I took the dive into the world of Alexa (artificial intelligence) and bought my family an Echo Dot. My kids instantly took to Alexa, our virtual voice assistant. She's smart, charming, and a lot of... Read this post

Should You Give Your Kids Allowance for Chores?

Cathy Yoder Updated on September 4, 2019 31 Family,Life on Purpose

Family|Life on Purpose

My Thoughts on Giving Kids Allowance I've got 8 kids. My oldest is 22 and my youngest is 3. Needless to say, we've been doing the parenting thing for quite a while and I'll be raising kids for quite a while still. :) When our oldest left home, we... Read this post

25 ideas to throw a fun, yet frugal, themed birthday party

25 Frugal and Cheap Birthday Party Theme Ideas

Cathy Yoder Updated on September 4, 2019 1 Family,Frugal Living

Family|Frugal Living

25 Inexpensive Birthday Ideas for Him or Her It’s time to throw a birthday party that your child will never forget. However, you don’t want your wallet to suffer long after the presents are unwrapped and dishes are done. Check out these 25 cheap... Read this post

10+ Inexpensive & Easy Birthday Party Ideas

Monica Updated on September 4, 2019 Family,Frugal Living

Family|Frugal Living

10+ Cheap Birthday Party Ideas Under $50! As my kids have gotten older they still love to celebrate their birthday with their friends, but it can get very expensive going somewhere to celebrate or having big events planned. Typically I aim for BIG... Read this post

How to Teach Your Children About Money

Cathy Yoder Updated on September 4, 2019 8 Family,Wise

Family|Wise

How to Teach Children About Money When my firstborn started talking, walking, and growing, I was quick to pick up the educational toys and books to help teach him shapes, colors and the alphabet. These things are important, right? At two years... Read this post

Everything You Need to Know About Veterans Day (PLUS, TONS OF FREEBIES)

Cathy Yoder Updated on September 4, 2019 Family,Thanksgiving

Family|Thanksgiving

What is Veteran’s Day? Veteran’s Day is a Federal Holiday observed annually on November 11. This year this falls on a Sunday, so it will be observed on Monday, November 12th. Not to be confused with Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day is a day that commemorates... Read this post

Should I Let My Kid Play Fortnite? (Parents Guide)

Cathy Yoder Updated on March 30, 2020 61 Family

Family

Have you heard of Fornite? Specifically Fornite: Battle Royale? If you've got a tween or teen, then you've probably heard of it because it is crazy popular right now... in fact, it's as viral (or more so) as Minecraft was. As a parent, I wondered... Read this post