This post contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting my blog! At no cost to you, when you shop using my links, I earn a small commission. It is unbelievable to me in many ways how quickly this summer went by. My oldest son is going into third grade, so I feel like I've got some experience now as it relates to shopping for school. Where to splurge vs. where to skip. I also find that I'm very protective of my time as the boys get older. So, hopefully this round up gives you some suggestions ...
Budget Friendly Back To School Favorites!
A day trip to Amelia Island (from JAX!)
Visiting Amelia Island has been on my Jacksonville bucket list since we moved here in late 2018. It has all the Southern style I just adore, and lots of seafood and beaches. So, yeah, basically it’s perfect. I can’t tell you how happy I am to be able to start traveling again and sharing travel content! We are easing back into family travel, so a day trip to Amelia Island from our home in Jacksonville is perfect it’s an hour there, roughly. So, we were able to be pretty leisurely, but I ...
2021 Summer Freebies For Families! (Frugal Summer Guide!)
First off, can I ask if you enjoy this post you come give me a follow on Instagram? Wow, my apologies for my recent blog hiatus. Quite frankly, as a content creator, I've struggled since the start of the pandemic to create content. I have had a lot of time to think about and deeply assess what I'm putting into the world. Is it fun? Does it enrich the lives of others? Does it honor my family? Does it use my gifts well? These are the types of questions I've gone back and forth on, and in many ...
Free Admissions For Veterans & Active Duty Military (and their family!) at SeaWorld!
I had to get this deal up right away, I’m so excited! I haven’t been to SeaWorld Orlando. So, my family will absolutely be taking advantage of this incredible offer. Now through June 27, 2021. You can sign up for a ticket and up to three for dependents! You have request your tickets by May 16 at www.wavesofhonor.com. This is such an amazing opportunity! Grateful for all SeaWorld has done for the military community and that they have made this offer available with advanced safety procedures! ...
My favorites to grab from the 15% off Cat & Jack sale at Target!
Disclosure: this posts contains affiliate links. Thanks for supporting my blog! Look this is not going to be my fanciest blog post. I am screenshotting from my phone while I make breakfast, but I hope it’s helpful. I am a recent convert to the Cat & Jack line. They have a fabulous warranty which I appreciate with the boys and how tough they can be on clothes. Plus, they make an 8.00 pair of shorts by kids actually don’t mind wearing that look nice as opposed to just athletic. They have ...
An Essay On Our Active Shooter Experience
For as long as I can remember, writing has brought me healing. As a child, I'd write letters to my dad who passed away when I was toddler. I'd make magazines for myself, because I couldn't afford the ones on the shelf. I had a teacher in eighth grade who encouraged me to write, and I ignored her. Writing for a career, I scoffed, was a career for people who had trust funds to fall back on. Blogging was a low investment way for me to write stories, with little to lose. (And a lot to gain, I’d ...