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30 Cheap Date Night Ideas – Budget Friendly ROMANTIC Ideas!

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Looking for romantic date night ideas that won't break the bank? You can still go on creative dates with your husband…at home or out on the town…you just need to get creative! These are great for Valentine's Day date nights, too! | fun date ideas for a small budget!

Everyone loves doing something with their boyfriend or husband on Valentine’s Day but sometimes our wallets don’t keep up with our desires. What can you do to have fun with your significant other, but not break the bank? Here are thirty ideas that can be done fairly inexpensively but will still create fun memories! 30 Cheap Valentine’s Day Date Ideas I find that the key to dating on the cheap is being flexible on timing. If you MUST go out on a certain day at a certain time, you will be limited in options. But if you can be flexible on timing, inexpensive dates are yours for the Keep Reading

Filed Under: Marriage, Valentine's Day

Parenting Truth 101 – What It’s Like to Get Dressed When You Have a Toddler

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what its like to have a toddler

Today's post is inspired by my particular struggle this week....he's my third 3-year-old to come through, and this has remained the same every. single. time! :) I hope you're having a lovely day! ~ Lena Keep Reading

Filed Under: Being a Mom, Just for Fun

The Best Thing You Can Do for Your Finances

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As a CPA, I know how important it is to have your finances under control. Even though I have been trained to use complicated strategies to managing money, I don't actually do anything complicated when it comes to my money. In fact, there is one thing I recommend that everyone do that is quite simple, but I don't think many people do it: Open a second savings account Before you say, "That's stupid" and leave because you're angry that I made you come read this post to find out my super secret tip, hold on a second! Let's look at the reasons why I recommend this. Why should you have two Keep Reading

Filed Under: Budgeting, Teaching Our Kids

How to Make Saving Money & Making Money Fun!

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I often find myself worrying about money. Do you? Do you wish you could have a life where you weren’t under financial strain? I can go weeks without really worrying about our family finances, but then I realize that I’m spending too much in one area or find myself wishing I could go on a trip I can’t really afford. That’s when I realize that we’re sometimes cruising along for the ride, not really having a full picture of our finances. And then I start to get stressed about it. This stress spills over into my relationship with my husband and taints the time I spend with my kids. My Keep Reading

Filed Under: Budgeting, Making Extra Money, Sponsors We Love, Teaching Our Kids

Meaningful Beauty Review: First Impressions

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This post was sponsored by Meaningful Beauty as part of a Influencer Activation for Influence Central.  I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. Late at night, on a Saturday or really any day of the week I love a good infomercial.  They really do work too. There are all sorts of things out there I didn't know I needed until a very long commercial opened my eyes to it.  Vacuums, blenders, super tight underwear and beauty products are all now either in my house or on my mental wish list. I feel young and I think I look young for my age as well, at least that's what my son Keep Reading

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The 3 Basket Laundry System That Saved My Sanity (for people who have a laundry closet)

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Our washer & dryer are in a closet off of our kitchen. It's truly NOT ideal for a family of five. But it's what we have, and I'm trying to make the most of it. For years I've struggled to come up with a laundry system that accommodates our lack of laundry room space, and I've not found a proper solution. Until last week, that is! I'm so excited about it, I wanted to write a quick post about how I set this up so you can do the same if you don't have a laundry room and have to basically keep your in-process laundry out in the open for the world to see. What I Used to Do Keep Reading

Filed Under: Household Chores, Overwhelm

When the kids ask what’s for dinner….

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When the kids ask what's for dinner, my answer is always the same..... Share this Image On Your Site: <p><strong>Please include attribution to https://www.whatmommydoes.com/ with this graphic.</strong></p><br /><br /><br /><br /> <p><a href='https://www.whatmommydoes.com/when-the-kids-ask-whats-for-dinner/'><img src='https://www.whatmommydoes.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/menu-choices-take-it-or-leave-it.jpg' alt='Menu Choices' width='600' height='600' border='0' /></a></p><br /><br /><br Keep Reading

Filed Under: Being a Mom, Main Course

The Stomach Bug Survival Guide – 6-Point Tactical Plan for Moms

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Nauzene Kids for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Ever since my kids were tiny, I have been concerned with giving them remedies that are natural. It was almost out of necessity at first because I noticed most children’s medicines aren’t recommended for children under 6. Six years is a long time to wait to treat a child for something when you are sure there must be a remedy out there! I was excited when Nauzene® Kids contacted me because I have been looking for a gentle, homeopathic product like theirs for quite some time! Nauzene® Kids Keep Reading

Filed Under: Being a Mom, Sponsors We Love

Can You Name 99 Movies From The 90s By A Single Screenshot?

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How to Connect Your Children with Family Over Long Distances

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of HomeTeam for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you have extended family that lives away? Or does your husband travel out of town? I fall into both of those categories. My kids and I are often too far away from loved ones to just pop on over to say hi. If we want my kids to see their grandparents, we have to plan an official trip to visit them, invite them down from Virginia to our home in North Carolina, or we have to take a trip together. I’m all the time getting jealous of my friends who have parents in town to help them with Keep Reading

Filed Under: Being a Mom, Fun with Kids

Things Not to Say to Your Wife

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I agree 100%! My husband just sprung a hunting trip on me...the weekend before our wedding anniversary. I think he and this guy would get along. :) Keep Reading

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Baby Changing Stations: First Time Mom vs. Mom of 2 or More Children

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I had it all with #1 - the perfectly set up changing pad on top of a lovely changing table we situated just right in her nursery. I had baby powder and creams within arm's reach, a Diaper Genie and trash can at arm's length. It was ideal, until we added baby #2 and baby #3 to the mix. And then things got crazy.....am I right?! More from WhatMommyDoes Keep Reading

Filed Under: Being a Mom

What Moms Need – 1st Baby vs. 2nd Baby vs. 3rd Baby

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People ask me all the time what it's like to have three kids...this pretty much says it all! Thanks to Member's Mark Comfort Care diapers for sponsoring this hilarious infographic already shared nearly 1,000 times by moms like you! Member's Mark Comfort Care diapers are exclusively available at Sam's Club. You may have used brand-name diapers you likely used with baby #1, and these are the next stepping stone! Member's Mark Comfort Care diapers are incredibly soft and have a gentle hypoallergenic liner. They're also perfume and natural rubber latex free so they won't irritate Keep Reading

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10+ Easy Ideas for the Lazy Elf on the Shelf

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10 elf on the shelf ideas for lazy people Facebook

Sometimes we have the best intentions around the holidays before real world time issues mess them up. Let's face it, Elf on the shelf is a cute idea and fun for the kids but when exactly am I going to set that scene up? The gist seems to be that the elf hides (or is in plain sight) around the house and watches children to make sure they are on their best behavior for Santa.  Who wants to get on the naughty list? The trend I see with other moms on social media are elaborate mini stages and cute handmade props that are pretty enviable but I do Keep Reading

Filed Under: Being a Mom, Christmas

My Favorite Song of All Time: Makes Me Cry Every Single Time!

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Bible Verse Coloring Page - Here's my latest free printable adult coloring pages. It's a pretty floral pattern whether or not you color it, but even my kids like to color it. It's their favorite flower coloring sheet. Free download at this link.

This rendition of How Great Thou Art by Carrie Underwood and Vince Gill is just about the most perfect song you'll ever hear. I listen to it often, and it makes me cry every. single. time. Around the 4:15 mark, even Martina McBride is like, "Whoa, you're killin' it!" I hope you are as blessed by it as I have been. :) More from WhatMommyDoes Here's my latest free printable adult coloring page with a Bible verse this time! It's a pretty floral pattern whether or not you color it, but even my kids like to color it. It's their favorite flower coloring sheet, and it never gets old! Keep Reading

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Instagram post 2191220662269860958_613798712 It may be 55 degrees and green grass outside but it feels like Christmas to me!! I always feel like the Christmas season arrives when our porch is decorated.🎄 . . sequin pillows + wreaths + glitter trees from @athomestores | chairs + cream cushions from @pier1 ⭐️ . . These gold glitter trees are my favorite thing at night. I’ll get a video of them in action soon! 💛 . . #christmasdecor #christmasporch #abmlifeiscolorful #viewfrommyporch #homesweethome #dreamhome #picoftheday #housebeautiful
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Instagram post 2174454578253350228_613798712 Christmas trees before mid-November always take me by surprise! 🎄Came across this one today on the way to lunch after church. . . Are you a “Christmas decorations are okay BEFORE Thanksgiving” type person OR do you think Thanksgiving should pass before Christmas decor appears? . . #christmasdecor #christmastree🎄 #christmas2019 #earlychristmas #picoftheday📷 #lafayettevillage
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Instagram post 2172893382211500711_613798712 My husband is holding down the fort this week while I’m in Texas for the @mediavine blogging conference. I’m so thankful he’s willing to take over for me with after school activities, cooking and everything else that I typically do as a stay at home mom. I love doing all those things for my family but I also love traveling!! I’m thankful for a job that allowes me to do both things I enjoy - homemaking AND owning a business 💛 . . If you’re a blogger I highly recommend joining Mediavine - they really get it and are 100% in your corner when it comes to making the most from your blog to fund your dreams. 🎉 . . #travelblogger #blogginglife #stayathomemomlife #momtruth #thankful🙏 #southernmom #homemaking #parentingblogger #mvcon19 #blogging #entrepreneurship #mompreneur
Instagram post 2171342747838045453_613798712 Heading to Texas for a blogging conference today (with @mediavine!) and really hoping the weather has cooled down tremendously since that time I went to TX and almost burst into flames. And paid for a blow out that fell out in 10 minutes flat. 😂 . . #texasheat #travelblogger #pamperyourself #straighthairdontcare #destinationtexas
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Instagram post 2165725369716487918_613798712 I know I’m late decorating my fall 🍁porch but I think I’ve found my inspiration. This is major #frontporch goals! I am in love with the unconventional purple mums + white pumpkins color scheme! 💗🧡💛 .. 📷 @lizleewhite _____________________________________________________ #mums #pumpkins #falldecor #homesweethome #makehomeyours #falldecorations #fallporch #falldecorating #porchdecor #whitepumpkins #styleathome #curbappeal #abmlifeiscolorful #houseandhome #housebeautiful
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Family Finances

want to travel a lot this year so I thought it would be neat to do a daily 52-week penny saving challenge! I like saving money when it's for a goal like vacation or fun day trips with the kids. Here are a few fun 365 day penny challenge charts you can print out for your fridge or for the actual jar you'll put the money in!

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