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It’s a common misconception that road trips are boring. Being on the road for an extended period may sound like a tedious task, but actually, it’s one of the most exciting and entertaining things that you can be involved in doing. The hardest bit of it all? Keeping the children entertained! Traveling with children is a lot of fun. They get a lot of enjoyment out of seeing the things around them, and they get the advantage of being able to stop whenever they see something interesting. It’s also stressful to be on the road with children when they start bickering or get too tired. 

We know how important it is to spend time as a family, and if we don't we can end up losing a connection with each other. So what's important to note is that at the main point of spending time together is the interaction and the time in each other's company. We'll get wrapped up in work and digital gadgets, and homework so it's important that we start thinking about how we can go about spending time together. And the good old fashioned way of spending family time can be the best. There are so many extravagant and expensive options available to us know that we sometimes forget about what we used to do years ago and how we used to spend time together. So here are some reminders on how we can spend good old-fashioned time together, to keep the bond strong.

With it being the New Year, comes New Resolutions. For our family, it wasn't really a resolution but  to be better at saving money. We were so tired of living paycheck to paycheck. We were also tired of not having the extra money if an emergency arose. So our little family set out to become better at saving money. Here are 11 Ways that we are saving money in the New Year.

I love a good sandwich, I really do! There is nothing better than a tasty sandwich to satisfy your craving. One of my favorite meals that I have ever fixed for my family has been this delicious and simple Pot Roast Sandwich. It’s a family favorite.

Let's be honest, I have never been much of a house cleaner. I mean my house isn't filthy, but it's certainly not spotless either. I have just always put other things before cleaning, especially spending time with my son and let's not forget Netflix. If cleaning and organizing isn't simple, then it usually doesn't get done. However, I became fed up with my habits and knew something needed to change. I was wearing myself out when I did clean, because I was trying to do everything at one time. I sat down and came up with a Weekly Cleaning Schedule. A schedule that I knew I could stick with and wouldn't wear myself out. I printed it out and stuck it on my fridge.  I  do better when I have a printable paper schedule because I see it every day and remind myself to clean. If it's saved to my phone photos, it is easy to overlook it and forget to do it. This schedule has helped me tremendously. I feel so much better that my house is staying cleaner and more organized. I'm not spending hours cleaning only for it to be a mess again the next day. By cleaning a small amount each day, my house has stayed much more cleaner and I have time to enjoy my family and enjoy doing other things too.  This weekly schedule has made my life so much easier and I know it will yours too. It's simple and not too overwhelming for procrastinators like myself.  I hope this helps you. Happy Cleaning!