Motherhood & Family
Reading Time: 5 minutesInside: Are you longing for a more meaningful Christmas? How you give gifts can make a big difference! Here’s how my family keeps Christmas gift-giving sacred and simple. by Katie Bennett, Contributing Writer I love Christmastime! It is festive and exciting and worshipful. It makes me happy and fills my cup for so many reasons. One of […]
Enjoy the Holidays with Young Children
Reading Time: 3 minutesWondering how you can enjoy the holidays with young children? It may seem challenging, but there are ways to do it without feeling stressed out. Guest Post by Aileen of Aileen Cooks Enjoying the holidays with young children can be a challenge. The holidays are a magical time – full of wonder and merriment. They can […]
HomeHow to KonMari Your Christmas
Reading Time: 5 minutesChristmas is supposed to be a time of joy, but all too often we clutter up the season with unnecessary burdens and stress. Here’s how to simplify and refocus your holiday using the popular KonMari Method! By Elsie Callender, Contributing Writer Marie Kondo’s “KonMari Method” of decluttering has inspired thousands of people to discover the […]
Don’t Regret the Holidays
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis holiday season, there are ways to enjoy the festivities, the desserts … and you won’t have to regret the holidays once they’re over. Guest Post by Paula Miller of Whole Intentions Thanksgiving and Christmas – the holidays that everyone looks forward to, yet dreads at the same time. We look forward to spending time with family, celebrating and remembering […]
Decorating for Christmas in One Day
Reading Time: 5 minutesHave you ever tried decorating for Christmas in one day? Here’s how one homemaker does it! By Hilary, Contributing Writer I love Christmas. And I love getting ready for Christmas. I know that December is the busiest month of my family’s year, and I know that too much stress can zap my Christmas spirit quicker than […]
Have Yourself a Merry Little (Debt-Free) Christmas
Reading Time: 4 minutesLearn how to save money on Christmas gifts and stick to a holiday budget so you can have yourself a Merry Little Debt-Free Christmas. Guest Post by Kelli Bhattacharjee of Freebie Finding Mom During the holiday season it’s easy to get caught up in the spirit of giving and go a little overboard… so, how can you save money on […]
Secondhand Christmas Gifts
Reading Time: 4 minutesBuying Christmas gifts can be a difficult predicament for families on a budget. Purchasing them secondhand can make the holiday more doable, but are secondhand Christmas gifts really okay to give? By Kristen Smith, Contributing Writer I still remember that Christmas morning, opening up the game of Trouble. It was in an old beat up box, and in […]
Why Our Children Will Not Have Cell Phones
Reading Time: 6 minutesChoosing when children get cell phones is very important – a more important decision than many parents treat it. By Jessica, Contributing Writer If you have children, at some point you will have to answer the questions: Will they have cell phones? At what age? What kind of parental controls or restrictions will we use? […]
7 Homemaking Rules to Break
Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you are stressing out about a messy house or not having time to get everything done, here are 7 homemaking rules to consider breaking. By Sarah Mueller, Contributing Writer Have you heard the story about the woman who always cut the end off of her pot roast before cooking it? That’s how her mother had always done […]
7 Surprising Ways to Pay Off Debt by Decluttering
Reading Time: 4 minutesIt might seem obvious to hang onto everything that might be useful when you’re trying to save money. However, you might actually be able to pay off debt by decluttering even faster! Here’s how. By Shannon, Contributing Writer It might at first make more sense to try and hang onto every little item that might […]
Embracing Life’s Detours
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen was the last time you were driving along in your car, spotted a construction zone with detour signs and thought, “AWESOME! I was hoping I would get to take a detour today”? It doesn’t happen, right? How do we begin to embrace life’s detours? Image Source Guest post by Sarah Koontz of Grounded & […]
7 Kitchen Appliances You Don’t Really Need
Reading Time: 6 minutesYou don’t own every kitchen gadget known to man? Don’t worry. Here are seven kitchen appliances you don’t really need. By Tiffany, Contributing Writer When I was registering for my wedding, I thought I needed all kinds of cool kitchen gadgets that seemed to be “must-haves” for my house. And then I didn’t get any of them. […]
5 Ways to Enjoy Fall with All Your Senses!
Reading Time: 5 minutesI love to focus on 5 ways to enjoy fall: decorations, lots of yummy food, drinks, smells, and activities! These are some of my family’s favorite fall recipes and ideas to savor the season. Guest Post by Jami Balmet of Young Wife’s Guide Fall is the beginning of my favorite time of the year. The […]
Supporting a Friend in Pregnancy Loss
Reading Time: 4 minutesHave you ever wondered how you could do a better job supporting a friend in pregnancy loss? Guest Post by Gabrielle Daigle of Mama Gab I used to feel completely inadequate about supporting a friend in pregnancy loss. I hadn’t been through it. It seemed like none of my efforts could possibly be enough. And you know […]
How Our Family Saves Money by Eating Seasonally
Reading Time: 4 minutesMaking the most of our one-income budget is really important to me. One way our family saves money is by eating seasonally. By April Swiger, Contributing Writer For the past few years our family has embraced eating seasonally. My husband is a pastor, I’m a stay-at-home-mom, and we’re always looking for creative ways to slim […]
