Tips for Moms

Between paying bills, buying groceries, and keeping her family clothed, moms are always looking for new ways to stretch a dollar. A frugal mom has to get creative with her family’s income! So here are some mom tips for you on how to save money and put yourself on an easy budget! Sell your gear If you’re …

We’re all busy moms to some degree. Whether you have a 9-5 full time job or are a stay at home mom, we all have things we need to get done day after day. Sometimes our busy lives don’t leave much time in our schedule for cleaning. If you’re blessed enough to have a cleaning …

It’s finally time to talk about our Samsung Counter Depth 4-Door Flex Refrigerator. Most of you know that we moved into our new house 2 years ago. Yep, we just had our 2 year anniversary last month. One of our big decisions when we moved in was what appliances did we want in our new …

Doctor Who. Star Wars. Lord of the Rings. Harry Potter. Seriously, guys. I’m obsessed. If you are like me and are happily raising a family of geeks, or maybe you just married one, these printable valentines for your favorite geek will say I love you in the nerdiest way possible. Printable valentines are the best …

I got into cloth diapering for all the “right” reasons. I wanted to save my environment by using less water and not contributing to those nasty landfills I read about in one issue in Time magazine. I wanted to save money. I wanted to protect my daughter from potentially harmful chemicals like Dioxin. I didn’t …

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day on January 18th, we’ve rounded up five children’s books to teach your children about this amazing man who made a difference. There are books for various ages, from 2 years old to 12, to help you teach your child more about the man behind the day. I …

It’s time for Valentine Gift Ideas for classmates! Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite times of year. I love all things love, plus my birthday is the day after, so it’s always been a holiday I look forward to! If you’ve got kids in school that need to bring classroom valentines, you’re in luck. …

Ah, toys. No matter how many promises you make about how few toys your child will own—you’re going to be a minimalist!—and no matter how firmly you state that you will not have your child’s toys all over your house, you will be wrong. There’s always something more and there’s never enough toy storage. And …

Let’s face it, if you’re a parent, which I’m sure most of you are, you can probably throw all romantic and exciting New Year’s Eve plans out the window. But just because you’ve got the kids with you, it doesn’t mean you can’t still have a great time! Today I’m sharing some great activities for …

Our family has dear relatives and friends that live states away. In between visits we aim to keep in touch and thanks to technology – hello FaceTime and email! – we do pretty well. Nothing quite beats a tangible connection though. My daughter likes to send pen pal letters to her cousin and my preschooler …

This year I wanted to simplify our Christmas tree’s decor. We opted to add white lights, a sparkling garland, and homemade salt dough ornaments. It’s the perfect touch of matching coziness and my kids are so proud that they had such an active hand in making our tree’s final beauty come together. Thankfully, salt dough …

You guys! Christmas is in a week and a half?! I am equal parts excited and panicked. Have you squared away your holiday plans yet? Christmas dinner is a big deal – it puts the cap on a (hopefully) great day. Many families have strong menu traditions for their Christmas dinner. If that’s NOT you, …