4th of July tablescapes for the picnic table from my front yard, perfect for Independence Day! Red, white, and blue patriotic accessories adorn this (mostly) child-friendly table setting with plastic dishes, including plates, chargers, and stemware.

While your family is boasting over 4th of July parades, bonfires and fireworks, you might be silently praying that they’ll all agree to go somewhere public rather than invite over your friends and family on the 4th. Holiday housekeeping is the easiest cleaning you’ll ever do because you don’t have to do all of it!

The 4th of July is a big event around here! It is the perfect time to have a big get together with family and friends, enjoy some great food, and celebrate our freedom. You might want to give some of these yummy recipes a try!

Homemaker Barbi was happy to have Oscar Mayer as the official sponsor of our Memorial Day BBQ Bash. But like all things in Alaska, you just never know what is going to happen with our weather!

No matter where your family vacation destination is, there are simple steps you can take to make the most out of your summer vacation. Follow the summer vacation tips below from this mom of four kids to eliminate stress and enjoy some quality family time during this summer’s annual trip.

Many parents think kids’ birthday parties now are out of control. Parties are now thought of as “events” complete with themes, favors, goodie bags, staged games, costumes and coordinated activities. Parties put unnecessary burdens (time, financial) on parents.

With our money saving bbq tips you can host a fun backyard bbq on the cheap, and your guests will have a great time regardless of how little you spend!

There are ways to have an elegant wedding without breaking the bank while getting your wedding flowers on a budget. All you need is some imagination and some helping hands to have wedding beautiful flowers on the cheap, while you spend money on other important things.

Are you wondering what to give your friends who have invited you to their new home for a housewarming party? The best housewarming gifts are useful and can be used for a long time.

Easter brunch, Easter egg hunts and fun Easter baskets don’t have to cost a fortune. Frugal Easter celebrations are an art, and you’ll get better and better at keeping the costs down without losing the magic each year.