Healthy Living
As our family started our journey into natural living, one of the first steps we took was using essential oils. We use them practically every day, and Plant Therapy is one of our favorite brands. They are perfect for the natural, frugal homemaker who wants high-quality oils that are affordable! Our family discovered Plant Therapy essential oils several […]
Why We Love Butcher Box (an honest review)
Depending on your location, it may be hard to find high quality meat that is humanly raised without hormones or antibiotics. That’s why we love Butcher Box. While we love to support local farms, sometimes that just isn’t possible depending on your location. And that’s exactly how Butcher Box was born. Mike, founder of Butcher […]
Why We Love Free Reign Farm (an honest review)
When we started our journey toward more natural living, Will and I didn’t really think about toiletry products at first. Then we discovered Free Reign Farm. They offer a full line of clean, natural, quality products. We love Free Reign Farm and haven’t found a product of theirs that we don’t love. Will and I started using Free Reign […]
Family Finances2018 Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals
Kohl’s 6qt Instant Pot $44.49 (with 15% off & $15 Kohl’s Cash back) iRobot or Shark Vacuum $152.49 (with 15% off & $60 Kohl’s Cash back) 5qt Air Fryer $52.99 (with 15% off & $15 Kohl’s Cash back) Best Buy Wal-Mart 8qt Instant Pot $59 (normal $99) Shark Robot Vacuum $179 (normal $299) Classic Lego […]
Homemaking18 Kitchen Utensil and Gadget Gift Ideas
There are so many kitchen items out there that you could easily fill all your cabinets and then some. Here are 18 kitchen utensil and gadget gift ideas that you actually need and will want to use. I never thought I would be one of those people. You know…someone who wants sensible, practical gifts for […]
10 Reasons to Love Amazon Prime
We had a former babysitter who joked that our neighbors must have thought we were drug dealers because we got so many packages in the mail! In truth, our packages mostly come from Amazon because we LOVE shopping via Amazon Prime. I’m an ALDI girl, but I like to avoid other stores at all costs. […]
Let’s Dump the Dumb Dad Stereotype
Have you ever noticed the dumb dad stereotype in sitcoms, movies and other TV shows? It’s time that we put a stop to the idea that all dads are bumbling idiots incapable of completing a task. The other day I was sitting in the doctor’s office waiting room while my oldest watched a show on […]
MotherhoodFather Son Bonding: 3 Ways to Foster Friendship Between Dads and Sons
I’m excited to welcome Will back to the blog today to discuss his dreams for father son bonding with our little boy! I hope these three ways to foster friendship between dads and their sons will encourage your family! ~Erin xoxo By Will Odom (aka “the hubs”) After having three daughters in four years, I never […]
How Clean Water Changes Lives
What impact does clean water have? Can clean water change lives? By impacting health and education, clean water can change an individual life as well as an entire community. As the dawn begins to break over the mountains in rural Honduras, Maria, her siblings, and her cousins are already awake and dressed for their morning […]
How a Simple Shoebox Changes Lives
Here’s a firsthand account of how an Operation Christmas Child shoebox can change lives! He was five years old living in extreme poverty in rural Mexico. His mom struggled to take care of him and his siblings since his dad was in prison (and would be in and out of jail most […]
A Guy’s Review of Stitch Fix for Men
Ready for a guy’s review of Stitch Fix for Men? There are thousands of posts on the internet about women using Stitch Fix, but what about a men’s take on Stitch Fix for Men. Read on, and discover if this might be a viable option for helping your husband build a new wardrobe–with style! A little caveat […]
5 Things the Working Poor Want You to Know During the Holidays (But Will Not Tell You)
The working poor want you to know some things during the holidays–but they won’t come right out and say them. Here are some ways to better understand–and help–the working poor. I’ll never forget the Christmas that Will and I discovered we were among the working poor. Frustrated by our financial situation at the time, Will […]
What We Are Giving Our Kids for Christmas This Year {2017 edition}
These are the gifts we are giving our 4 kids for Christmas this year. This year, they are 10 months, 5, 7, and 9 years old! Every year, we give our children three gifts each–a want, a need, and a gift to nurture their spiritual growth. We started this tradition when our firstborn was a baby, […]
25 Non-food Halloween Treats
If you need some ideas for non-food Halloween treats, check out these ideas. Your dentist will thank you and allergies will stay away! I have to admit that I had never given food allergies a second thought when it came to Halloween and trick-or-treating. That is until my oldest daughter was diagnosed with a gluten […]
Practice Reading and Math During Summer: 8 Simple, Creative Ways to Reinforce Learning at Home
Summer is here! Blink and it’s gone. Here are 8 simple, fun ways to reinforce reading and math at home so your kids aren’t behind when school starts. By Will and Erin Odom Before you know it, the summer will be over and school will be gearing up again. Sad, I know. The stores already […]
