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 […]
Even More Stocking Stuffers for Men (written by a man!)
Reading Time: 6 minutesInside: If you’re looking for stocking stuffers for men, look no further! Here’s a list of curated stocking stuffers, written by a man! By Will Odom, Erin’s husband A few years ago, we published 32 Stocking Stuffers Ideas for Men (written by a man) and got some positive feedback about how helpful it was to many […]
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 […]
Eliminate Dirty Air Filters Forever
Reading Time: 4 minutesAre you tired of dirty air filters? Yeah–me too! My hubs and I recently discovered a way to eliminate dirty air filters forever. If you’re like me, changing air filters isn’t at the top of your agenda. But newsflash to both of us: delaying doing so can not only affect your energy costs, but it can […]
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 […]
The 4 Stages of Family Walks with Young Children
Reading Time: 3 minutesOne of our favorite family activities is taking walks around our neighborhood. Knowing the four stages of family walks with young children can help keep things fun (even when mama and daddy might need to exercise a little patience!). Our family loves to takes walks. But walks with young children can be a challenge. There’s nothing […]







