Need a new idea for fun summer activities? Turn your backyard into a bowling alley with Splash Bowling! In this exciting water activity, kids don’t roll a ball—they ARE the ball! Children slide down a slippery track to knock over pins at the bottom, combining the thrills of a slip-n-slide with the satisfaction of toppling The post Splash Bowling: Slip, Slide, and Score! appeared first on Mom Managing Chaos ..read more

What happens when you combine the excitement of a piñata with the refreshing splash of water balloons? You get Water Balloon Piñata! This creative game puts a cool twist on the traditional birthday party favorite. Instead of candy falling from the sky, players get refreshing splashes of water! It’s particularly perfect for scorching summer days The post Water Balloon Piñata: A Splashing Surprise appeared first on Mom Managing Chaos ..read more

Whether you’re searching for a low income savings challenge that fits your budget or a small savings challenge that feels manageable, the Penny-by-Penny approach offers a realistic path forward. When living paycheck to paycheck, traditional savings challenges can feel impossible, but this gentle approach proves that even the smallest amounts can add up to meaningful The post The Penny Savings Challenge: A Savings Plan for Tight Budgets appeared first on Mom Managing Chaos ..read more

Looking for a mini savings challenge that won’t stress you out? You know how we all have those moments staring at our bank accounts, wishing we had a better savings habit? Well, let me tell you about this super approachable easy savings challenge that starts with just a single dollar. No, seriously – one dollar! The post How I Saved $1,378 with the $1 Dollar Savings Challenge (And You Can Too!) appeared first on Mom Managing Chaos ..read more

Looking for a flexible way to save money? The Even Number Savings Challenge is perfect whether you want an easy savings challenge for beginners, a structured monthly money savings challenge, or a dedicated cash savings challenge. This versatile approach helps you save $2,756 in one year using just even numbers, making it both predictable and The post The Even Number Savings Challenge: A Simple Path to Building Your Savings appeared first on Mom Managing Chaos ..read more

Adopting a frugal lifestyle doesn’t mean sacrificing quality or convenience—it’s about making smarter choices to save money. One of the best ways to cut expenses is by making items at home instead of buying them. From everyday pantry essentials to DIY mixes, here are 10 things you can make instead of buy to get more The post 10 Simple Things to Make Instead of Buy That Will Save You a Fortune! appeared first on Mom Managing Chaos ..read more

If you’re like most families, one of your biggest expenses during the month is probably food, so you probably find yourself asking, how can I eat cheap in a restaurant? There’s tons of great ways to save money when you’re eating out, like discount dinner coupons, meal selection, and so much more. Eating at a The post 6 Smart Tips to Save Big While Dining Out appeared first on Mom Managing Chaos ..read more

Budgeting is the first step to meeting your financial goals. And whatever your financial situation, having a plan for your money is essential. But that doesn’t mean that your budget needs to be complicated. You can make creating a budget downright simple! After multiple months of blowing it with traditional line-item budgeting, I gave myself The post 6 Essential Budget Categories for Effortless Money Management appeared first on Mom Managing Chaos ..read more

If you are new to budgeting, it can feel overwhelming coming up with a plan and making decisions about where your money needs to go. If this is not your first budgeting rodeo– perhaps you are still struggling with finding the right budgeting method that works for you! Are you looking for a simpler approach The post Simple 50/30/20 Budget for Anyone Struggling to Manage Money appeared first on Mom Managing Chaos ..read more

Finding a legitimate way to make money when you are young is challenging. And while you cannot typically run out and get a job until you are 14-16, that doesn’t mean you’re stuck in terms of making money! Although it may be challenging to find the right opportunity to make money as a 13-year-old, there The post 35 Fun and Easy Ways for 13-Year-Olds to Earn Money appeared first on Mom Managing Chaos ..read more