Tips for Finding the Perfect Family Vehicle

This conversation is sponsored by Cars.com. All opinions are my own.

At the end of last year we decided it was time to trade in our old mini van. We were having trouble with the air conditioning and the transmission was even starting to go out. It was a great vehicle, but the repairs would cost more than the car was worth. So we were on the hunt for the perfect family vehicle.


We have actually learned a lot along the way and I wanted to share some of my tips for finding the perfect family vehicle.

How to Save Money (When You're Not a Saver)

If you have been following my blog or following me on social media, then you know that I hate paying retail. This comes from a time when money was very tight because we went from two incomes to one PLUS an extra mouth to feed. I use to coupon like crazy and even watched my friend's daughter for a little extra pocket change just so we could make ends meat. Times were tight, especially around the holidays.

Tips to Save Money for Travel, Holidays, & More


We weren't the kind of people that felt the need to go over board on gifts for our own child because she does have a lot of people in our family and close friends that will do that for us, but we also have quite a few nieces plus my own daughter and one of my nieces has a birthday in December. Plus with all the dinners we had to go to and bring a dish, little costs always seem to add up. But I have found little ways to save money that really helps in the long run whether you are saving for a special trip or a holiday.

Lunch Box Ideas for Kids of All Ages


During school season, I make my daughter's lunch everyday. I don't have anything about buying her lunch or those that do, but this is just what I choose to do for our family. It isn't an inconvenience for me and I actually like doing it. I know I'm weird. Maybe one day I will get to where I'll give her lunch money or maybe she will want to buy her lunch one day, but as of right now - we get creative with our lunch box ideas for kids of all ages.



Basics to Hiking with Kids

We enjoy a ton of outdoor activities with our children. We have been taking our kids really hiking since the beginning of this year. We have even took them hiking to go see the Solar Eclipse this past Monday. Our children are younger, but it still can be done because we have figured out a method to our madness.


Basic to Hiking with Kids