Family Fun

Saving Money on Spring Break Eating (Frugal Friday)

Spring Break dining doesn’t need to be expensive. There are plenty of ways to eat well without breaking the bank. I didn’t really plan a Spring break. I was going to skip it actually. I know that random stuff can happen at any moment that could throw our schedule off, so I didn’t have a [...]

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Using the Internet to Book a Hotel and Save Money

With spring fever taking over us all, it’s nice to plan a little getaway when possible. Contributing writer, Amy, shares some tips for using the internet to make hotel reservations. Google what you are looking for in a hotel. For example, last summer I was planning a trip to the beach with my three kids [...]

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How to Improve Your Family Photos

With spring vacations, Easter, and Passover quickly approaching, you may be reaching for your camera a little bit more. Heed these tips from Life as MOM contributor and professional photographer, Alex Maldonado. If your family photo collection is anything like ours, it’s 90% pictures of your kids. 9% pictures of your kids and the parent [...]

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Ready for Spring Break?

Spring Break is upon us! I have fond memories of a few beach vacations when I was growing up. It’s fun to recreate some of those memories for our kids. If you’re looking for some things to do with the kids on their upcoming vacation, browse through the archives for some helpful hints. Before You [...]

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Make a Big To Do Out of Spring

Spring is upon us! And the days will slip by all too quickly. Make the most of them with a Spring TO DO List. And head’s up, if you make a purchase through any Amazon links, I do receive a small percentage of the sale. Winter draws to a close this week. Theoretically. I know, [...]

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Family Fun for Saint Patrick’s Day

Saint Patrick’s Day is a great time for fun, food, and faith. photo source I’m not Irish. But, I do find a kindred spirit in Saint Patrick. Years ago, the kids and I read a biography of the man who evangelized the Emerald Isle. Patrick’s is an amazing story of capture, slavery, freedom (in Christ), [...]

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Serve a “Bella Notte” Pasta Supper

Serving a Bella Notte Pasta Supper in conjunction with a screening of Lady and the Tramp is a fun way to extend the movie experience. Win a copy of the video this week. I’m a sucker for themes. I love to have dinner match a movie or dessert match a book. I love it when [...]

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Triple Chocolate Sundaes (Ultimate Recipe Swap: Valentine’s Day)

Three forms of chocolate, brownie, ice cream, and syrup, come together for a delicious Valentine’s treat. At our house, Valentine’s Day is definitely a family affair. While hubs and I cherish our date nights, we’re not going to pay high prices or beat the crowds to get a table while dining out. Instead, we hunker [...]

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