PACK A LUNCH SAVE MONEY- DON’T PACK A LUNCH BE PREPARED TO PAY Our family went on a mini road-trip to a popular Ontario theme park but we did with money-savings in mind. You have to think frugally or a day-trip with two or three kids could cost your budget into the hundreds of dollars….
MOSQUITOES WILL CRASH YOUR PARTY AND FOLLOW YOU AROUND UNLESS YOU TAKE STEPS TO PROTECT YOURSELF I love gardening but what I don’t love are mosquitoes so I’ve decided to fight back to try to keep our property and bodies free from the pests that can cause an itch and potentially serious disease in humans….
SUMMER MEMORIES Hot summer days might not be the appropriate words to use for summer 2014 in Ontario with the up and down weather we’ve been having. Since we are getting hammered with heat this week we’re still in the clear to enjoy the best days of summer holidays. I didn’t want to make…
PICK YOUR OWN EAT IT FRESH Summer foods are fresh, in-season and in some cases can drive up your grocery budget if you’re not careful. For the most part Mrs.CBB and I have a standard grocery list that we use every week along with sale items that come up in the flyers. In the…
SHOW US SOME SUNSHINE It’s officially the first day of summer and family activities are swirling around in many parents’ minds. I can understand how so many parents want to find exciting yet educational things to do for the family when the sun is shining. Family activities are heightened in the summer because it’s…
Frugal Backyard Barbeque Party, is that possible? Of course it is! Summer is now in full swing and if you are like us we are getting invited to parties left, right and centre. All these parties can add up and of course if you are hosting the party it can also cost you a…
