Free Camping Checklist Printable

We love to go camping.  We have a little, very old 1982 tent trailer we named "The Dandelion" that both us and our kids have grown to love (even if my husband has to sleep on an angle to fit on the bed due to the fact that he is 6'2.)

Years ago when we really started getting into camping, for one of our first trips we went with another family who had more camping trips than us under their belt.

It's a good thing too, because we forgot so many things.  Had they not been there to borrow multiple items from, we would have bought new pots, pans, can openers, spatulas, and who knows what else at the local, very expensive camp store.

We were amateurs.  It was embarrassing how unprepared we were.

Fast forward a few years later, and here we are, preparing to have our first camping trip of the year in just a few weeks. We've learned how to pack properly, and last year our camping endeavors were well planned. We've improved our camping knowledge, and I've made a camping checklist to share with you all so you can avoid making the same mistakes we did! :)

Because no matter what they say, leaves can not replace toilet paper.

To get this checklist, smiley faces and all, click HERE and print.  :)

Peace & Love. :)

Printables for Home Management

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Most moms will agree that life is chaotic and busy and that any way that we can be more organized helps us get through our day.  I am a big fan of printables that help me manage my family's life.  

For the most part my favorite planner is called The Well-Planned Day.  I ordered it last Summer after standing on the fence for awhile on whether I was willing to spend the money on a planner or not.  I was not disappointed! Great for homeschooling and daily life. I have kept better track of my bills with this planner.  I will be ordering another one this year.  You can get one too over HERE.

I've compiled a list of some of the many printables floating around on the internet to help you organize your beautiful, chaotic life!


Daily Schedules
Large Family Logistics Daily Schedule
Daily Schedule at The Busy Budgeting Mama
Planning my Day Schedule at Just a Girl and Her Blog

Cleaning Schedules
Cleaning Schedule at Uncommon Designs Online
House Cleaning Schedule at Making Home Base
Clean House Schedule at DIY Home Sweet Home

Meal Planning
Weekly Meal Plan, Here-at Tie Dye Lemonade :)
Cook This at Scrimpalicious
What's For Dinner? at Hello, Cuteness!

Grocery Lists
Grocery List at Suburban Moms
Grocery Shopping List at A Spark of Creativity
The Ultimatest Grocery List at The Grocery List Collection

Budgeting
Monthly Family Budget at Raining Hot Coupons
Monthly Budget Worksheet at The Budget Mama
Monthly Budget at Strawberry Mommycakes

Chore Charts for Kids
Kids Chore Chart at Pinch a Little Save-A-Lot
Let's Get it Done at Hello, Cuteness!
My Chores at Somewhat Simple


And if you are looking for some more guidance and help on Homemaking, The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle is on sale this week for only $29.97.  It contains 100 ebooks, ecourses, and bonuses.  It also includes printables. But this sale ends on Monday, so hurry on over to get it now!

Peace & Love. :)

Meal Plan Monday

Today is Meal Plan Monday!!  Okay, so I don't officially meal plan on Mondays in my house, but I am posting this blog on Monday, so it seemed like a catchy and fitting title! :)

One way to save money and SANITY is by meal planning.  I don't do it every week because sometimes I get sidetracked (three kids, homeschooling, tie-dye business on the side...NO IDEA why I get sidetracked ) but I try to do it as much as I can because my week always runs smoother when I am organized in this area. Plus, it eliminates your kids constantly asking you what's for dinner, and it prevents us moms from having to make a decision at last minute on what to serve the family.  "Yes, kids, it's cereal again for dinner.  Because Mommy forgot to plan, and you are getting hangry, and we want to avoid your hanger from getting out of control,so no time to make a proper meal. Here, EAT, NOW."

*Side Note:  For those of you who don't know what "HANGRY" is, www.dictionary.com defines it as this:

"Irritable as a result of being hungry."

Let me tell you, my whole family, every single one of us who lives in this house, suffers from hanger.  I'm pretty sure my cat even suffers from it.  Many of our grumpy, irrational moments can be solved with a simple sandwich. (not that I am EVER irrational.)

But I digress.

Today I am offering a free printable, a weekly meal plan template!

Last week my taco night was on Monday.  My middle child pointed out that this didn't make sense, as taco night should be on Tuesday, because then you call it Taco Tuesday.  I'm definitely not going to make that mistake twice, because as you all probably know, arguing with a 5 year old will get you nowhere. ;)

As you can see in my planner I just write out my dinners.  Some people like to plan their breakfasts and lunches too.  I find I like to leave those areas flexible.  I don't feel the need to schedule those out as we often only rotate a few meal options for lunches and breakfasts.  But you will see at the bottom of the page I have a block for snacks.  My kids NEVER stop snacking.  It really helps to have a general idea what I plan to feed them when they ask for the 17th time that day if they can have a snack.  Come on moms, you know what I'm talking about. ;)

To print out this template and use it in your own home, Click HERE.    You can also write up a few different weeks of menus, and just rotate them.  I like to write them up and match meals with what is on sale in the flyer that week.


Peace & Love. :)

Free Easter Chalkboard Printables

Yesterday I hung sheets on the line for the first time since last Fall!  It was a glorious moment...until we put them on our bed and realized they smelled like bonfire smoke.  Sigh.  Someone in our neighbourhood must have been burning something.  Total letdown when I didn't get to shove my face into my sheets and breathe in that nice, sheets-dried-on-the-line smell, but instead a nice smokey smell...yuck.  Nonetheless, Spring is on it's way.  And so is Easter.  And in celebration today I am offering two free printable downloads!

Click HERE to download "HE IS Risen" printable.

Click HERE to download "By His Wounds we are Healed."

I am not the most talented when it comes to decorating my house, but I do love changing out my framed printable every season or holiday. :)

Peace & Love. :)