A few years ago I refused to use coupons or any phone saving apps during grocery shopping; that all changed after moving to Japan. We shopped at the commissary, but I still needed to find ways to cut our expenses a bit. This gal started using her grocery savings app and coupons.
We are more than halfway through the school year and let’s be honest. Our kids are beginning to check out. Heck! We are starting to check out. I usually last till Spring Break, but every day feels like Spring Break here in Hawaii. So, with the burnout, let’s think about the best time for my … [Read more…]
I have a tween daughter. If you have a tween son or daughter, I’m sure you understand the pain. And if you have a female tween you CAN REALLY relate. This child of mine is always complaining about not having easy access to her money at school or when she’s out and about. I found … [Read more…]
My family LOVES shopping online. After we moved to Japan a few years ago, we kind of relied on it A LOT! I had to find a way to save money while shopping online cause, of course, I still wanted to put a few coins back in my pocket. So, I found a way … [Read more…]
Friends always ask me how I start my morning. They always want to know how I’m so chipper and ready to hit the ground running each day. Well, I’m not ready to hit the ground running and most definitely not chipper. But, anywho, continue reading to find out my 7 must do’s to start my … [Read more…]
I can do a little something, something in the kitchen from time to time, but I’m NO CHEF! I leave all that fancy cooking and baking to Procrastination Jonz. I love my new kitchen gadget! It blends in with my growing collection of Smart Home Devices that I seem to be accumulating. Anything from electricity … [Read more…]
No matter what grade your child is entering, they MUST use a pencil. You can get away with not sending a binder or backpack (I highly recommend sending a backpack, though, cause they usually send home lots of important papers) on the first day. However, it’s a wise idea to send at least one pencil … [Read more…]
This is wrong of me in so many ways, but I have to share. DadJonz wakes up at the crack of dawn Monday thru Friday to workout. After he finishes his workout, he heads to the kitchen to start our coffee (I’m not allowed to make coffee because it’s too weak, WHATEVER!) and to tell … [Read more…]
No matter how often I do this chore I just can’t stand doing laundry. Laundry. Is. My. ENEMY!!!!!! We are a family of 5 with all 3 kids being active in some sort of sport. One plays softball, one rides horses and one runs. All 3 hot and sweaty sports. There’s no leaving their … [Read more…]