For the most part, I love shopping for gifts for other people…unless, of course, I have no idea what to get them.  The anxiety of not being able to find the right gift for someone can drive me absolutely crazy, so I always try and scour certain sites for good gift ideas way ahead of […] The post 6 Amazing Sites to Check Out When You’re Out of Gift Ideas appeared first on MBA sahm ..read more

3 year-old boys are at such a fun age!  They’re becoming self-sufficient, you can communicate easily with them, and they’re figuring out the world at full speed.  Regardless of how fun they are though, it can still be tough to figure out the perfect gift for a 3-year old boy (especially if you’re not around […] The post The 10 Best Gifts for 3-Year Old Boys appeared first on MBA sahm ..read more

There is truly nothing better than reading a good book (or using one!) that warms your insides and instantly improves your mindset. These amazing self-reflection books do exactly that and then some – they’ll motivate you to take the next step, give you clarity about what will provide peace and happiness and hopefully inspire new […] The post 6 Amazing Books for Self-Reflection appeared first on MBA sahm ..read more

I am so excited to finally start a Halloween tree in our house this year! And that has led to the inevitable – DIY salt dough Halloween ornaments!   We are such a huge fan of salt dough ornaments in my house, so this was so much fun for both of my kids.  One of the […] The post DIY Salt Dough Halloween Ornaments appeared first on MBA sahm ..read more

Every year since my kids have been young, we’ve used a DIY Advent calendar to celebrate the Christmas season and every year, it’s one of the things they look forward to the most!  These Advent calendar fillers for 6-year old boys are a great way to take A LOT of the stress out of the […] The post The Best Advent Calendar Fillers for 6-Year Old Boys appeared first on MBA sahm ..read more

Looking for a good distraction to get you through the day, week or month?  These feel-good documentaries will all do the trick!  They’re full of inspiration, happy stories and even some great advice to help you reset your mind if you find yourself falling into a rut.  Most are on Netflix, Amazon Prime or HBO, […] The post 7 Feel-Good Documentaries to Keep Your Mind Off Things appeared first on MBA sahm ..read more

Starting a summer journal with your kids is a really amazing activity to do with them and it can be so, so easy!   One of the things that makes this summer activity extra important is that it’s a great way to spend quality time with your kids, whether you’ve been with them all day or […] The post 5 Easy Journal Ideas for Kids to Do Over the Summer appeared first on MBA sahm ..read more

Paying off the mortgage takes a looooong time, so being smart and patient is critical, which is why mortgage automation tricks are so important.  Once you’ve made the decision and set things up, your debt will slowly start to go down on it’s own, while you can focus your effort on new ways to make […] The post 3 Mortgage Automation Tricks that Will Take Years Off Your Home Loan appeared first on MBA sahm ..read more

2 is such a fun year and these Easter basket ideas for 2-year old girls will make Easter morning SO MUCH FUN! You can opt for educational toys, arts and crafts, outdoor toys, and of course – adorable toddler accessories. This is one of the best holidays because you can introduce them to so many […] The post The Best Easter Basket Ideas for 2-Year Old Girls appeared first on MBA sahm ..read more

Of all the inspirational books out there, it is these personal finance books that have the ability to completely change your life.  They reveal timeless and powerful principles, yet for some reason these concepts are kept from most of us as we go through school! Which just makes it even more important to make sure […] The post Must-Read Personal Finance Books that Will Completely Change Your Life appeared first on MBA sahm ..read more