Reading Time: 4 minutes Back-to-school season doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Check out these steps for taking the stress out of back-to-school season! In many ways, it feels as if the summer just began, but the back-to-school season is already upon us! To be completely transparent, I am ready for my children to start school, as they have been out […]
Archives for July 2016
4 Natural Remedies for PMS and Period Cramping
Reading Time: 4 minutes You don’t have to dread your period any more! Here are 4 natural things I use every single month to help with PMS symptoms–and especially cramping! Oh, the woes of womanhood! It wasn’t until I was well into adulthood that I realized I was not immune to PMS mood swings. Actually, it was my husband […]
Simple Ways to Keep Your Grocery Budget In Check
Reading Time: 3 minutes Keep your grocery budget in check with these three quick tips! by Jessi Fearon of The Budget Mama Groceries are usually one of the biggest expenses that most households have and if you’re like me, you’ve tried everything from extreme couponing to just “winging it.” However, once we switched to a clean-eating diet, using coupons regularly […]
Kids’ Allowances: At What Age, And How Much?
Reading Time: 4 minutes Teaching your children how to give, save and spend money all starts with an allowance. But when it comes to kids’ allowances, at what age should you start giving? And how much? By Jessica Smartt, Contributing Writer Have you implemented an allowance system for your kids? Do you ever wonder how much kids should get? […]
3 Things To Do When You Have a Big Decision to Make
Reading Time: 3 minutes Are you at a crossroads in life or faced with a big decision? Here are 3 things you absolutely must do to help you find clarity and make the right choice. My husband and I are in the process of making some big decisions. Right now, I can’t share with you what those are, but […]
The Best Gifts for Your Mom Friends
Reading Time: 5 minutes How do we find the time to cultivate friendships when there is so much else that also requires our attention? By giving our mom friends gifts that everyone craves. Guest Post by Victoria Osborn of Creative Homekeeper Friendships are truly a gift. They offer us the support and encouragement we need through the many different seasons. They provide […]
5 Summer Essentials to Make Instead of Buy
Reading Time: 4 minutes To save money this summer, here are 5 summer essentials to make instead of buy, including DIY sunscreen, homemade ice pops and ice cream, DIY bug spray, and a citronella candle! By Tiffany, Contributing Writer I love to save money, which means I cook food from scratch, write a meal plan every month and even make a […]
Goal-Based To-Do Lists (And How They’re Saving My Life)
Reading Time: 4 minutes Want to get some of the BIG goals crossed off your to-do list? I’ve been using a new system this year that I am calling “goal-based to-do lists” and I’m excited to share it with you. This system applies to both work-at-home moms and to homemakers–basically anyone who has a to-do list! For the past […]
Creative Tips for Cooking Food Without Heating up Your Home
Reading Time: 4 minutes Check out these practical tips on how to prepare real food meals in the summer! Cooking food without heating up your home is possible! By Sarah Nichols, Contributing Writer It is officially summer, and as I sit at my keyboard typing this post, the city I live in is under an excessive heat warning. Just yesterday it was […]
6 Tasty, All Natural Ice Cream Recipes Your Kids Will Love
Reading Time: 5 minutes Cool down this summer with these 6 tasty, all-natural ice cream recipes your kids will love! Guest post by Meg Marrs of Life Health HQ Nothing says summer like ice cream! Whether it’s chasing down the ice cream truck, or making popsicles with Kool-Aid, we all have our favorite summer frozen dessert memory from childhood. Relive those […]