Motherhood & Family
Reading Time: 5 minutesChildren don’t need over the top celebrations … they just need to feel loved. Parents will appreciate these simple ways to celebrate a birthday. Guest post by Rachel of day2dayjoys.com Birthdays come once a year, per family member, but for me, I often feel all rushed and hurried like it snuck up on me. Some might call […]
Crock Pot Baked Potato Bar
Reading Time: 4 minutesA baked potato bar is a simple, healthy, and satisfying dinner that can be ready within minutes of walking in the door. by Dena Norton, Contributing Writer Need some simple, healthy summer dinner ideas? I’m dishing on my favorites today, starting with this fast and easy Crock Pot Baked Potato Bar! Speaking of summer…after five years of […]
HomeDo You Still Need a Landline?
Reading Time: 4 minutesDo you still need a landline phone? Check out these pros and cons that come with cancelling your landline phone service. By Sarah Mueller, Contributing Writer When we moved into our dream home, we decided we didn’t need a landline phone. We’d just use our cell phones. Now, 2 years later, this decision has saved us at […]
Health5 Habits That Keep Real Moms Happy
Reading Time: 5 minutesIt’s time for real moms to get happy. Here are five habits that will help! Guest Post by Kathy Helgemo and Melinda Means of Mothering From Scratch Once upon a time, we had cheerful, compliant children. Our homes were clean, organized and perpetually peaceful. We were moms who set impossible goals and always achieved them. The above scenario […]
5 Tips to Making Lifestyle Choices without Creating Division
Reading Time: 5 minutesBecause women generally take what we do and the lifestyle choices we make so seriously, simple choices can cause division between women. Here are 5 tips on making lifestyle choices without creating division. Guest post by Angie Tolpin Women are bombarded with an incredible amount of choices to make with regard to parenting, education, eating, health, […]
Clean BeautyA Frugal, Non-toxic, One Ingredient Skincare Routine
Reading Time: 4 minutesTry this frugal, non-toxic, one ingredient skincare routine for summer skin that glows! By Sarah Nichols, Contributing Writer I used to be one of those people who spent a lot of money on different beauty products. I had face washes, toners, makeup removers, moisturizers, eye creams, spot treatments, and more. As I slowly transitioned to a more […]
42 Healthy Too-Hot-to-Cook Recipes: Keep Your Kitchen Cool in the Summer!
Reading Time: 4 minutesHot summer evenings have a wonderful way of making us slow down, relax…and want nothing whatsoever to do with cooking dinner in a hot kitchen! Picking up take out can be so tempting on these casual summer nights, but that can be hard on the grocery budget and healthy eating. Instead, try these 42 Healthy Too-Hot-to-Cook Recipes […]
Easy, MakeÂ-Ahead Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal (THM XO)
Reading Time: 4 minutesLooking for a quick breakast idea? Try this easy, make-ahead Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal (THM XO)! Co-written by Erin Odom, site owner, and Dena Norton, Contributing Writer Oats are a staple in our home. We love them in every form – from crispy baked granola to delicious and healthy breakfast cookies to a simple bowl […]
9 Foods to Make Instead of Buy
Reading Time: 12 minutesBy making food from scratch on a regular basis and making sure to use them up in a monthly meal plan, you can save money and feed your family healthy whole foods. Choose these 9 foods to make instead of buy! By Tiffany, Contributing Writer One of the easiest ways to save money on groceries is to cook food from scratch. […]
Why I Refuse to Make My Sons Wear Deodorant
Reading Time: 5 minutesAre you trying to make your child wear deodorant … or make your sons and daughters do other basic daily tasks? Guest Post by Marianne Miller Yes, it’s true. Sometimes my sons smell. “What kind of mother can’t make her kids wear deodorant?” you ask. This kind. Me. I refuse. My logic is simple. I wear deodorant. […]
How to Set Screen Time Boundaries with Your Children
Reading Time: 6 minutesSetting screen time boundaries with your children can be tricky––but it’s not impossible, thanks to a few helpful strategies! By Hilary, Contributing Writer Screen time boundaries can become such a hassle with children. The research is clear: media greatly influences the thoughts and behaviors of children. Between advertisements, entertainment and news, children can be exposed to […]
Why We’ve Made Too Big of a Deal over the Phrase “Looks Like You Have Your Hands Full!”
Reading Time: 4 minutesToo many mothers have banded together to take offense at the phrase “Looks like you have got your hands full.” Let’s start a new movement. by Katie Bennett, Contributing Writer Today at Target I strode up to the dressing room with a 4-week-old baby strapped to my body, a 2-year-old strapped in the cart whining, and […]
Small Space Living for Big Families
Reading Time: 4 minutesInside: Wondering if small space living is possible for big families? Check out how a family of five lives in an 800-square-foot apartment! Related: Staying at Home With Your Kids When You Can Barely Afford It By Natalie Busch of Messy Mom In the modern days of bigger is better, having a large family in a […]
Gardening Tips for People Who Can’t Garden
Reading Time: 5 minutesPlants die because gardening isn’t easy. If you feel like the world’s worst gardener, you need these gardening tips for people who can’t garden. You might just find you can get a harvest after all! By Tiffany, Contributing Writer My best friend grows zucchini that are bigger than my arm. My dad grows squash in a […]
19 Ideas for Frugal Summer Fun as a Family
Reading Time: 5 minutesDo you want to save money but still have fun this summer? Totally doable. Read on to get 19 easy-to-do summer activity ideas that are budget-friendly, health-boosting and oh-so-fun! Guest Post by Prerna Malik of Content Bistro Save money. Quite simply, it’s one of my biggest goals and constant endeavors as a homemaker. However, with summer here, […]
