Healthy You
Reading Time: 4 minutes Breastfeeding doesn’t always “work well” for everyone. And perhaps breastfeeding is not the moral issue we sometimes make it out to be! Here is one mom’s story… by Jessica, of “Smartter” Each Day, Contributing Writer It was six years ago, but if I close my eyes, it’s so real I’m almost there again. I’m next […]
Archives for March 2015
Healthy HomeHow to Make Your Own Garlic Powder
Reading Time: 4 minutes Homemade garlic powder beats the flavor of store-bought and contains no additives! Here’s a tutorial for DIY garlic powder. Add to salad dressings and dips! by Jessica of Simply Healthy Home When I started gardening I was rather clueless about a lot of things. Despite the odds, our first year yielded some great crops. So, […]
How to Avoid Burnout as a Work-at-Home Mom
Reading Time: 5 minutes If you’re a work-at-home mom, it’s so easy to get burned out! Use these practical tips for avoiding burnout and keep your WAHM business thriving! Guest post by Sunu of Clothed in Scarlet Take one look at any article about work-at-home moms, and you’ll see a happy momma sitting in front of her laptop. Her hair […]
Family FinancesHow Our Family Saves Money by Shopping at Costco
Reading Time: 5 minutes By April Swiger, Contributing Writer My husband and I love saving money by shopping at Costco. During our shopping trips we’ve enjoyed quite a few dates in the food court, chatting over a couple hotdogs for $3.18. Those cheap dates were something we always looked forward to in the early years of our marriage (and, […]
Healthy FamilyHandwriting Success: Developing Your Child’s Fine Motor Skills
Reading Time: 4 minutes Want to teach your preschooler or Kindergartner fine motor skills that will build their handwriting? Here are some GREAT ideas and resources! Guest post by Trisha of Intoxicated on Life How can you help your preschooler or Kindergartner get better at handwriting? Over the years, I’ve had to learn this the hard way. My oldest […]
4 Budget-Friendly Places to Shop for Children’s Clothing
Reading Time: 5 minutes If you’re tired of expensive kids’ clothes, you can’t miss these four budget-friendly places to shop for children’s clothing! When I was pregnant with my firstborn, I read an article about how expensive it is to raise a child. While it alarmed me a bit, I felt sure there had to be ways to shave dollars off […]
A Crazy, Chaotic Morning in the Life of a Mom with Three Kids
Reading Time: 6 minutes Do you ever have crazy, chaotic mornings? You are so not alone, Mama! It was a blast back to the past–a past that went from present to past when I wasn’t even looking. On the tail end of two solid weeks of snow days, my two littlest girls–age 2 and 4–had been battling respiratory and ear […]
DIY Natural Beauty Routine
Reading Time: 6 minutes Looking for ways to ease into a natural beauty routine? Get tips for making your own products, using items you likely already have at home! By Tiffany, Contributing Writer When people talk about natural living, eating healthy food is most often the first thought. Yes, eating real food is important to a healthy body, but […]
35+ Christian-Themed Easter Basket Ideas
Reading Time: 4 minutes Looking for some good Christian-themed Easter basket items? Here are 35+ gift ideas for Easter baskets that celebrate Resurrection Sunday and point to Christ! By Will Odom, Contributing Writer (and Erin’s hubby!) I grew up with Easter baskets and the Easter bunny. I don’t recall ever really believing that a giant bunny actually delivered baskets to […]
Chocolate Almond Bliss Smoothie {Trim Healthy Mama Compliant & Dairy-Free!}
Reading Time: 4 minutes This post brought to you by Renew Life Formulas. The content and opinions expressed below are that of The Humbled Homemaker. I think you will LOVE this chocolate almond bliss smoothie! It’s Trim Healthy Mama compliant and both dairy-free and gluten-free! Enjoy Renew Life Skinny Gut Ultimate Shakes! Several weeks back, representatives for Skinny Gut […]
A Dad “Stuck” with Daughters
Reading Time: 6 minutes Are you a dad “stuck” with daughters? Or is your husband “stuck” with daughters? It’s time we stop letting society try and tell us this is a negative thing! By Will Odom, Contributing Writer (and Erin’s husband!) The couple at the table next to us smiled as my daughters and I sat down at a restaurant that […]
The Best Strategy For Reducing Your Food Budget
Reading Time: 4 minutes Are you curious to know what the best strategy is for reducing your food budget? Read on to find out how to save money on groceries with the method that works best for you! By Beth, Contributing Writer I stand at the grocery store check-out, watching the register as it prints my mile-long receipt. I […]
Do you have a spending problem or an income problem?
Reading Time: 7 minutes Do you have a spending problem or an income problem? There is a difference, and, either way, there is hope for financial stability! We were at our lowest point, financially. After accepting a church scholarship to attend a Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University Class, we became even more disillusioned. It wasn’t the teacher and it […]
7 Gluten-Free Dinners Made from Ingredients Bought at Aldi
Reading Time: 4 minutes I think you will love these 7 gluten-free dinners made with ingredients from ALDI! It’s no secret that I’ve a huge fan of ALDI. I’ve been shopping for my family’s groceries there for nearly ten years now–since my newlywed days. When I first began shopping at ALDI, I was delighted to find many items on our grocery list, but I still […]
Practical Solutions for Email Overwhelm
Reading Time: 7 minutes I’ve struggled with email overwhelm for years. I’m ready for some practical solutions to conquer my email inbox! I hope what I’m learning can help you conquer email overwhelm as well! Let’s just get one thing straight: I am not an email expert. In fact, for several years now, I’ve felt as if email were […]
