In and Around Glasgow: Things to Do with Children

It doesn’t matter whether you’re local to Glasgow or visiting from afar, the versatility of this city is simply incredible. This, the largest city in Scotland, has come a long way over recent years, proving to be a gateway for not only party animals and nightlife revellers to enjoy an evening out with their friends, but also culture vultures and families alike. Visiting the city doesn’t have to cost a fortune, either. If you’re travelling from a little further away, you can book a … [Read more...]

Going to the cinema: Keeping the family busy this Summer

If there's one thing that we seem to do less and less of these days, it’s the family day out to the cinema. This is disappointing, because it’s a day-out that’s easy to plan and can be very rewarding. The main problem arguably seems to be finding the right kind of film to please everyone.   In a time when the most popular films are typically inappropriate for younger ages, it’s good to know the likes of films like Epic are still available. Whether on its own, or part of a … [Read more...]

In Honor of Financial Literacy Month, Stop Overlooking Your Biggest Investment (Hint: It’s not your House or Car)

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You often hear that the biggest investment you will ever make is buying a home. That’s because it’s an emotional experience and involves very critical eyes. Hours of looking on the internet or driving around to see different neighborhoods takes a lot of time and energy and it should because it’s a big decision. In fact, in 2010 the median home price in the U.S was $222,000. That’s a lot of dough to plunk down at once. This is a long-term investment to provide shelter for … [Read more...]

Surviving Homeownership: I Don’t Know What I’m Doing {Guest Post}

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After winning the bid, taking out the loans and signing all the paperwork, to be successful at owning a home there's one more thing you have to do and that is know what you are doing. Just kidding. That will take years and you will still find yourself wondering what you got yourself into. If you are a first-time buyer, here are a few tips to get you started: If You Smell Strong Gas If you have a gas stove, you inevitably will leave it on sometime by accident. There's also the risk of leaky … [Read more...]

How to Keep Your Home Safe From Burglars {Guest Post}

Once you become a homeowner, one of the most important things you need to take into consideration is ways to keep your home safe and protected from burglars and people who are looking to break into a home. Even if you live in an area with a relatively low crime rate, there is still always a possibility that someone will try to enter into your home. To take the proper precaution, there are a few steps that you and your children will need to follow. Keep Doors Locked Always keep your doors … [Read more...]

NEW Legoland Hotel is Now Open!

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Last week, Legoland graciously offered to let my family come and check out their new hotel before it officially opened.  Talk about an amazing experience! The kids love Legoland, and to be able to stay at the new hotel that is directly in front of the entrance to the park was perfect!  We live in Arizona, so we headed out super early Wednesday morning and drove the 6 hours to Carlsbad, Ca.  When we got there, the kids were in awe. The outside looks like it is made of Legos, and you are … [Read more...]

All My Bags Are Packed… I’m Ready to Go…..

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So I know it has been a while since I posted. Life has become hectic - but in a fabulous way!  I will be posting updates in the next few days- but tonight I am only focused on our vacation that starts in exactly 6 hours!!!    We were invited to preview the new Legoland Hotel this weekend! It is not officially opening to the public until April 5th- but we will be there tonight!  I have no idea what to expect except the itinerary they sent me yesterday has all of us super … [Read more...]

Helping Your Kids Become More Financially Proficient {Guest Post}

One of the big responsibilities that comes with parenting is teaching your children how to handle money. Most people in today's society live paycheck to paycheck and are basically financially illiterate because their parents didn't teach them enough about saving and budgeting early on. Here are a few ways that you can teach your kids how to be more responsible with their money. 1. Teach Them Record Keeping One of the best habits that you can get into in your financial life is to keep good … [Read more...]

Extreme Cash Giveaway!

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Welcome to the March Extreme Cash Giveaway! Aubut Family has teamed up with some of our favorite blogger friends to give our fabulous readers the chance to win $400 cash! The March Extreme Cash Giveaway will run for four weeks giving you plenty of time to complete any entries you choose to do. Remember, all entries are OPTIONAL. We have lots of daily entries for you to take advantage of as well, so don’t forget to bookmark this giveaway and come back everyday for more chances to win! … [Read more...]

Pampered Chef Dinner Set Giveaway !

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Welcome to the Pampered Chef Dinner Set Giveaway! Aubut Family has teamed up with Oh My Gosh Beck!, Finger Click Saver, This Mama Loves, My Vegan Gluten-Free Life and other fabulous blogs to give away this Pampered Chef Deep Covered Baker Dinner Set valued at $155!   Make Rush-Hour Chicken Fajitas (or one of 19 other recipes) in under a half-hour! Discover how fun and easy it can be to put a great meal on the table instead of another bag of the same old takeout. Pampered … [Read more...]