Cheap Family Vacation in Ventura, CA

Going on vacation with a family of 4+ can get pricey, pretty darn quick! That Mom Instinct came in real fast, I wanted to make our vacation as budget friendly as possible. The boys love food, adventure, and having fun as a family. Continue reading “Cheap Family Vacation in Ventura, CA”

getty view hiking trail

10 Kid Friendly Hiking Spots in Los Angeles

Hiking locations in Southern California are so beautiful and you’ll find a few hidden gems in the busy city. All of these hiking spots are all within Los Angeles County and kid friendly. Jump right in and check them out! Continue reading “10 Kid Friendly Hiking Spots in Los Angeles”

10 Ways to Make Extra Money

I just got laid off. Those words typically scare away many families and cause so much extra stress. I’ve been very lucky to have picked up a great freelance/contractor position to create additional income for my family. This isn’t the first freelance position I’ve taken on, some are short term, others are long term. Therefore, I wanted to create a list of 10 Ways to Make Extra Money (as a freelancer or Stay At Home Mom/Dad). There are some fun jobs that are thrown into this mix for those of you who are looking to get creative, work part-time, or ditch your 9 to 5 job. Continue reading “10 Ways to Make Extra Money”

Easter Baskets Ideas for Infants and Kids under $10

Back in the 90’s, our Easter Baskets were small with an oversized, HUGE basket handle. 😆Thankfully those baskets aren’t in style anymore. I’m not big on buying tons of candy for my children’s baskets, so I picked up a few items at my local dollar stores. Check out the finds! Continue reading “Easter Baskets Ideas for Infants and Kids under $10”

Weekend Vibes: Fun Kid Stuff Under $10

Our week was busy with work, school, and baseball games. Maybe you can find a couple of ideas from my previous weekend to plan your next Saturday with your kids. Here’s how I spent less than $10 to entertain my kids on Saturday, for a few hours. Continue reading “Weekend Vibes: Fun Kid Stuff Under $10”