Yeehaw! My husband and I are brand spankin’ new Texans and are rarin’ to take in all the local sites. Unfortunately, relocating from Chicago to Austin put a hurt on
Family Fun Memberships that Save
One of our favorite things to do in the winter is visit the children’s museum. It isn’t free (although they do have a free day once per month) but investing
Free Indoor Fun (Because It’s Cold Outside)
A monthly family fun outing is a great way to spend time together, but our choices become more limited in colder months. Here’s a little know fact (unless you happen
Date Night on the Cheap
Joining us this week is Joanna from It’s Just Change, giving us a peek into (free) date nights with her hubby. Joanna is a computer programmer by day, gardener by
Feed the Birds
The Countdown to Christmas is almost over—only 2 days until Christmas. Several years ago, I purchased the Precious Moments Advent Calendar in lieu of the chocolate calendar my girls usually
Christmas Lights: The Brighter The Better!
Our Countdown to Christmas continues—7 days until Christmas. My family LOVES Christmas lights. We have always loved to put them on the Christmas trees and the house. Over the last
Christmas Events in Central Virginia
Bethlehem Alive – a re-enactment of the village of Bethlehem, located on Afton Mountain. Admission is FREE! Miracle of Christmas – Live at the Zoo: at the Richmond Metro Zoo,
Thankful Turkey Centerpiece
Last year I found a Turkey Centerpiece craft idea in Parents magazine. It is my goal to teach my children the true meaning of holidays. I don’t want them to
Halloween Theme Dinner
Does you family take part in any traditions at Halloween? My family has a theme dinner before we hit the streets for trick or treating. I make up a menu
Free Fun at Two Sisters Pumpkin Patch
Yesterday I got to tour Two Sisters Pumpkin Patch. Since we had so much fun at the apple orchard, I thought it would be a good way to spend the