Reading Time: 12 minutesBy making food from scratch on a regular basis and making sure to use them up in a monthly meal plan, you can save money and feed your family healthy whole foods. Choose these 9 foods to make instead of buy! By Tiffany, Contributing Writer One of the easiest ways to save money on groceries is to cook food from scratch. […]
HomeSave Money By Shopping from Your Own Closet
Reading Time: 7 minutesHave you ever tried shopping from your own closet? I hope you are inspired to do so after this post! A few months ago, I decided that my wardrobe needed a complete overhaul. I have never been a fashionista, and I don’t claim to be one now, but I realized that I had been living in a 6+-year frump. The […]
3 Things That Prevent People From Traveling {and How to Overcome Them}
Reading Time: 4 minutesThere are things that prevent people from traveling, but the good news is that there are ways to overcome most of them! When I wrote about the five reasons why our family has taken our children to Costa Rica for five weeks this summer, I was a bit taken aback that a few readers on […]
Clean BeautyWhy I Refuse to Make My Sons Wear Deodorant
Reading Time: 5 minutesAre you trying to make your child wear deodorant … or make your sons and daughters do other basic daily tasks? Guest Post by Marianne Miller Yes, it’s true. Sometimes my sons smell. “What kind of mother can’t make her kids wear deodorant?” you ask. This kind. Me. I refuse. My logic is simple. I wear deodorant. […]
Motherhood & FamilyHow to Set Screen Time Boundaries with Your Children
Reading Time: 6 minutesSetting screen time boundaries with your children can be tricky––but it’s not impossible, thanks to a few helpful strategies! By Hilary, Contributing Writer Screen time boundaries can become such a hassle with children. The research is clear: media greatly influences the thoughts and behaviors of children. Between advertisements, entertainment and news, children can be exposed to […]
5 Lessons I Learned at an Operation Christmas Child Distribution
Reading Time: 6 minutesInside: A few years ago, our family was able to participate in an Operation Christmas Child distribution while visiting Costa Rica. This was in the summer months. Yes, Operation Christmas Child actually distributes the boxes year-round! Here are some lessons I learned while participating in the shoebox distribution. A few years ago, our family had […]
