Getting ready for a holiday can often be a stressful time especially for moms. I thought I would share thoughts on how I get ready for the holidays and avoid some of the stresses. How I get ready for a holiday with less stress: 1. Keep it simple – Decide at the beginning of the … {Tell me more…}
Sometimes being frugal can be frustrating and other times it can be a fun game. This Christmas, make finding frugal gifts a game. Hopefully this post will give you lots of great ideas. Being frugal doesn’t have to mean something is cheap or of little value. It just means that you spend less so that … {Tell me more…}
This post is produced in collaboration with Yoplait Go Big, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. As a mom of a teen boy, I’m always looking for healthy snack ideas, so I was excited to try the new Yoplait Go Big yogurt packs. My son was more than willing to give … {Tell me more…}
Even though we just started our twenty first year of homeschooling, it is still easy to get off track and get discouraged. These homeschool quotes always seem to restore my focus and help encourage me that I’m doing the right thing educating my children at home. I hope these homeschool quotes help inspire you to … {Tell me more…}
Although everyone’s pantry list will look a little different, here is a list of what I think natural moms should stock in their pantry. My motto is to remove the bad stuff in the house so we are not tempted to eat it. This is by no means comprehensive, but a list of what I … {Tell me more…}
Our daughter just got married this last weekend and since we are pretty frugal, I thought I would share some frugal wedding tips. Hopefully this will help all those other families out there trying to plan a wedding for as little money as possible. Granted, some people spend thousands and thousands of dollars on weddings. We just … {Tell me more…}
Here are some summer activities you can do with your family because sometimes Summer comes and goes before we even have a chance to enjoy it. This year make it a Summer to remember. Here are a few activities to help you enjoy it to the fullest. Our Favorite Summer Activities: Have a campfire – … {Tell me more…}
Since saving money is one of my favorite past times, I thought I would share some more ways to save $200. Saving money usually doesn’t take much time. Be intentional and you’ll see how quickly you can save a lot of money in a short amount of time. When you focus on saving money, you … {Tell me more…}
The world of balancing emotions with essential oils has been around for years, but is just now being more widely accepted. Scents can affect you in a powerful way when it comes to behavior, feelings and thinking. Essential oils are active compounds that can provide emotional support even in small amounts. Because they have small … {Tell me more…}
Having an environment to encourage learning in my children has been a passion of mine for many years. Kids’ minds are amazing and I love seeing their minds do amazing things when I provided simple resources and activities. My Favorite Ways to Encourage Learning: Have books in the home – Reading to children can be one … {Tell me more…}
