Healthy Family
Reading Time: 9 minutes Our family has decided to avoid sleepovers. Before you start reading (which I hope you will do before commenting), let me start by saying that this is what we, after much prayer and consideration, have decided as a family. This is what works best for us. This is our rule for our family. This is in no […]
Archives for May 2015
Family FinancesA Few Picnic Ideas That Can Save You Big
Reading Time: 4 minutes Did you know you can save your family over $1,000 a year by picnicking? Here are a few picnic ideas that can save you big money! Guest post by Rosemarie Groner of The Busy Budgeter Do you ever feel like taking your family on an outing can cost you a fortune? Even with free or cheap event […]
How to Host a Playdate for Large Groups
Reading Time: 5 minutes Before you host a playdate this summer, check out these simple suggestions! By Hilary, Contributing Writer If you’re a mom, you know that both mothers and children need playdates. Playdates give both mom and kids a chance to socialize. There’s just something about visiting with other moms as your kids roam and play with each […]
How to Recognize Secondary Drowning
Reading Time: 4 minutes Secondary drowning doesn’t look like drowning. It can happen hours after someone has been in the water. It’s important to educate ourselves and others about this rare but deadly form of drowning! Here’s how to recognize secondary drowning. We’ve lived in the Lake Norman area of North Carolina for almost six years now, but we […]
Grow These 5 Expensive Foods to Save Money
Reading Time: 5 minutes Want to save money by gardening? Start growing these 5 expensive foods to get more bang for your buck! Guest post by Kendra Stamy of A Proverbs 31 Wife We all know that gardening is an excellent way to save money, while still feeding your family high quality foods. But what do you grow when […]
Saving Money with Zero Waste Cooking
Reading Time: 5 minutes Have you ever tried zero waste cooking? Through zero waste cooking, your budget will stretch further allowing you to make healthier choices for your family. Guest post by April Lewis of An Apple A Day Wisdom Saving money is usually priority number one in my household. I’m a single mom and making a dollar stretch is […]
Healthy YouA Dad’s Perspective on the Mommy Wars
Reading Time: 9 minutes You won’t want to miss this dad’s perspective on the Mommy Wars! By Will Odom, Contributing Writer (and Erin’s hubby!) I know that some would say I have no business even writing about the Mommy Wars–that because I’m a dad (or a guy in general) my gender somehow disqualifies me to discuss this subject. I, however, respectfully disagree. […]
How to Reverse Periodontal Disease Naturally without Surgery
Reading Time: 6 minutes After being diagnosed with periodontal disease – and trying to avoid surgery – one mom has found it’s possible to reverse periodontal disease naturally. Guest post by Erin Josefchak Millions of North Americans are affected by periodontal (gum) disease. Periodontal diseases range from simple gum inflammation to a more a serious disease that results in […]
You Don’t Have to be the Perfect Mom
Reading Time: 5 minutes You don’t have to be the perfect mom. Give yourself some grace, Mama! Motherhood is hard. And, yes, sometimes I don’t feel cut out for it. But, mamas, I think we might actually make it harder than it is by setting our expectations for ourselves too high. In the Internet Age in which we live, we […]
Tie-less Father’s Day Gift Ideas (written by a man!)
Reading Time: 7 minutes If you’re looking for Father’s Day gift ideas, Will (my hubby!) is back with some that are sure to make the dads in your life feel loved this Father’s Day! By Will Odom, Contributing Writer (and Erin’s husband!) With Mother’s Day wrapped up (and I hope you all had the wonderful day that you deserve), […]
Healthy Home5 Reasons to Grow Your Own Herbs
Reading Time: 3 minutes Even if you don’t do any other gardening, growing your own herbs can be an excellent way to add fresh summer flavor to your kitchen! By Kristen, Contributing Writer Even when I can’t do a big garden, there’s one item I can’t do without every summer: fresh herbs. I absolutely must keep up with my herb garden, […]
Why I Don’t Sell Essential Oils
Reading Time: 6 minutes Here is why I don’t sell essential oils. I’ve been using essential oils for five years. I use them almost every day, and I absolutely love them. But even though a lot of bloggers sell essential oils, I don’t–and I likely never will. It is not uncommon for me to be asked to sell essential oils […]
Get Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts via Groupon’s Mother’s Day Gift Shop!
Reading Time: 4 minutes It’s not too late to get a Mother’s Day gift for all the moms in your life. You can get last-minute Mother’s Day gifts through Groupon! I’ve been a big fan of Groupon for years, and I’ve found them especially helpful, affordable, and convenient when searching for gifts (or gift ideas to give my husband for me!). […]
How to Make Pizza Night Healthier
Reading Time: 3 minutes Eating healthy doesn’t mean you have to give up family pizza night! Check out these ideas for a healthy, frugal pizza night that your family will love! Guest post by Dawn of Reveal Natural Health Let’s take away the unhealthy reputation pizza has and learn how to make pizza night healthier! Having a regular pizza […]
Make Your Home a Sanctuary
Reading Time: 5 minutes Do you want your home to be a place of rest? Walk through these 5 questions to help you craft your home into a sanctuary where your family can draw peace! by Katie Bennett, of Embracing a Simpler Life A sanctuary, by definition, is a place of refuge and safety. One of my greatest goals as a homemaker is […]
