Reading Time: 4 minutesTeaching 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 minutesAre 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 minutesHow 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 minutesTo 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 minutesWant 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 minutesCheck 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 […]







