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 […]
Do 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 […]
5 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 Reasons I Altered My Expectations for My Kids
Reading Time: 5 minutesEach child is different, but if I have positive expectations for my kids, they will more than likely find a way to make it happen. By Will Odom, Contributing Writer (and Erin’s hubby!) As parents, we always want the best for our kids, but as a parent, I don’t always know how to make that happen. […]
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, […]
A 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 […]







