Reading Time: 5 minutes Excess lipase activity can happen to anyone. Here’s what you need to know about this breastfeeding challenge, and how nursing moms can overcome it! Have you heard of excess lipase activity? Guest post by Rebekah of Simply Rebekah I took a breastfeeding class before my baby was born and read several breastfeeding blogs. I had […]
Archives for January 2015
Why You Should Start Massaging Your Spouse This Valentine’s Day
Reading Time: 4 minutes Massage between couples is a beautiful experience. Here are 4 reasons why you should start massaging your spouse this Valentine’s Day…or any time of year! Sponsored guest post by Emma Merkas of Melt Your partner probably could do with a massage right around now. I bet you could, too! And you know what? You both […]
Easy Cinnamon Coffeecake Muffins (made with leftover oatmeal)
Reading Time: 2 minutes Enjoy a delicious and frugal coffeecake muffin made with a hint of cinnamon. It’s a great way to use up leftover oatmeal. Great for breakfast on the go! By Sarah Mueller, Contributing Writer Do you ever have an extra cup or two of leftover breakfast oatmeal? My kids don’t mind eating leftover oatmeal, but I’ve […]
Dear First-Time Mom Who is Waiting on Labor to Start
Reading Time: 7 minutes It can seem like forever when you’re in the last few weeks of pregnancy and you’re waiting for labor to start! You’ll appreciate Leigh Ann’s tips for things to do while you wait for labor to begin! Guest post by Leigh Ann of Intentional By Grace Dear First Time Mom Who is Waiting on Labor […]
14 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Men
Reading Time: 8 minutes Men can be hard to buy for! Here’s a great list of Valentine’s Day gift ideas for men! (And this list was compiled by a man!) By Contributing Writer, Will Odom (Erin’s husband!) I have to admit that I am not a big fan of Valentine’s Day for various reasons. It seems to have become […]
Saving Money on Real Food at Trader Joe’s
Reading Time: 4 minutes You can buy real food at Trader Joe’s for a great price! Here’s a list of items to look for, plus tips for saving money on healthy food at Trader Joe’s! By Sarah Nichols, Contributing Writer Trader Joe’s has a special place in my heart. When my husband and I were first married, we loved […]
7 Must-Have Supplements That Will Boost Your Immune System
Reading Time: 6 minutes A Supplements Regimen for Winter Inside: For the most part, my family has been able to keep healthy during cold and flu season the past several years. How? Today I’m sharing our winter supplements regimen! Although I wasn’t a very sickly child, and neither was my firstborn, my second baby stayed sick most of her […]
You CAN Afford Healthy Food!
Reading Time: 5 minutes Get higher-quality foods without significantly increasing your food budget! Here are 7 money-saving tricks to help you afford healthy food on a low income. Guest post by Sarah of Grounded and Surrounded I am frugal to a fault. That’s a fact. My goal in life is often to see how much money I can AVOID […]
My $170 Grocery Budget Challenge
Reading Time: 5 minutes Find out how Shannon kept a $170 grocery budget for a family of 4, and get tips for doing your own grocery budget challenge, plus a 1-week sample meal plan that shows what her family ate. By Shannon, Contributing Writer “I wan’ some B-nana.” My 2-year-old’s sweet voice rang out, throwing in, “Pleeease Mama.” He […]
The Ultimate Natural Remedies Round-Up
Reading Time: 4 minutes Here are 65+ natural remedies at your fingertips! Get natural relief for common ailments like colds, sore throats, heartburn, insomnia, skin ailments and more with these recipes and tips. I’ve never been thrilled about using conventional medications, and over the past decade my family has transitioned to using mostly natural remedies for any ailment that […]
3 Reasons Why You Should Consider a Gluten-Free Lifestyle
Reading Time: 5 minutes Did you know that gluten can cause significant health issues? Here are 3 good reasons to try a gluten-free lifestyle. You might be surprised how good you feel when you give up grains and gluten! By Devan Kline Fitness and fat loss are not always about exercise. Although it is no secret that doing a […]
Feeding Your Family for $350/Month
Reading Time: 5 minutes By Tiffany, Contributing Writer I stopped making New Year’s resolutions in my early 20’s. Although just a couple decades under my belt, I figured out that resolutions were really just a fancy way of saying big change. And according to tradition, these significant changes had to be practically earth-shattering… like “never ever eat sugar again” […]
3 Reasons for Giving Yourself a Personal Planning Retreat
Reading Time: 4 minutes Giving yourself a planning retreat for the New Year (or anytime really) is a great way to set goals and make a plan for yourself, your family, etc. I haven’t even made any resolutions yet. But you know what? I’m not worried! For one, I don’t make “resolutions,” per se. Instead, I set goals and […]
The Legacy of a Homemaker
Reading Time: 9 minutes Dear Nanny, Did it all go so fast? Much faster than you imagined on the day you said “I do,” sporting the pressed periwinkle dress with the flowers pinned to your bonnet? Much faster than you thought as you gripped PawPaw’s hand and clutched the bouquet of ribbon-wrapped flowers in the other? Was it faster than you ever imagined […]
Best Books Read in 2014
Reading Time: 6 minutes It’s no secret that I LOVE to read. It’s a passion that started in childhood, and I don’t see it ever waning. I don’t get to read as often as I did in my childhood and pre-mommy days, but when I do get to dig into a good book, I can help but sharing them […]