Brett Martin

Decisions to make when purchasing a home.

One of our first decisions we made when purchasing our first home was to seek out a “handyman special” because…
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Guest Post: The traveller’s guide to frugal living

There are many ways in which you can save money while travelling; and we don’t just mean by sleeping under…
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how to turn bedtime drama into a peaceful routine

Image credit It’s 8 PM. You’re already picturing yourself sinking into the couch with a snack and your favorite…
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Guest Post: How I saved money comparing credit cards online

I was like a lot of people. I had used credit cards to pay off some bills I’d not expected,…
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Hot Chocolate Cupcakes with Marshmallow Cool Whip Frosting {recipe} $100 Prize Pack Giveaway

Over the summer I started to hear a lot about Cool Whip Frosting. I even hosted a twitter party focused…
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DIY Frozen Hot Chocolate (Recipe)

It’s winter. It’s time for cold weather, playing in the snow, snuggling under blankets by the fire to get warm….
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I'm a 40 something lifestyle blogger living in Connecticut with my husband and our 3 kids, plus our two rescue pups. We love to hike, travel, play games, watch movies, and just be outside together! Having 3 active kids makes for a hectic schedule and I try to share content, recipes and other things that can help to make today's busy family life simpler, easier, or just plain more fun!

I started working full time at a local middle school in fall 2021 and some of my students are insistent that I am mean. Dig deeper →

I'm a 40 something lifestyle blogger living in Connecticut with my husband and our 3 kids, plus our two rescue pups. We love to hike, travel, play games, watch movies, and just be outside together! Having 3 active kids makes for a hectic schedule and I try to share content, recipes and other things that can help to make today's busy family life simpler, easier, or just plain more fun!

I started working full time at a local middle school in fall 2021 and some of my students are insistent that I am mean.