If you are around my age you probably will remember on road trips just staring out the window for entertainment. Sure I had a coloring book and occasionally my mom would even play a game of tick-tac-toe with me, but in car entertainment was definitely limited compared to today’s standards. I honestly don’t know how my parents did it. I am always making sure my kids have plenty of entertainment just so I don’t want to pull my hair out by the end of the trip. How many times can you hear “Are we there yet?”

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Becoming financially responsible has been a huge topic in our home recently. With two older kids we want to make sure they are fiscally responsible and we know it’s our job as parents to make sure they are ready for the real world. We have set up budgets and jobs for all of our kids, but it can be difficult to distribute that money to them. Gone are the days of a piggy bank. In this day in age with so much technology it just seems so antiquated.

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Today I want to share with you one of my favorite Malaysian drink recipes! Tea is an essential part of the Malaysian culture and Teh Terik is one of the most popular tea drinks. Teh Terik is a hot, sweet and frothy tea that is made by pouring tea back and forth between two containers to create a smooth and creamy texture. It is a staple drink in Malaysia that is enjoyed by everyone, from young children to the elderly. Teh Terik originated in Malaysia in the 1920s when Indian immigrants came to the country and introduced their tea culture.

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Do you ever find yourself running out of certain pantry staples wishing there was a work around with the items you already have on hand? If you are like me there are just some items that you don't keep stocked in your pantry, for me I never seem to have sweetened condensed milk and I really hate running to the store just to grab one item. I knew I needed a work around and this recipe is the perfect solution! With just three ingredients I can easily make sure I never run out of sweetened condensed milk ever again! 

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With Spring in full swing I wanted to share an adorable and cheap gift idea for your neighbors or anyone in your community! It's always nice to spread a little joy around and I can't think of a better way to do it then with flowers! 

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