Category: House

Pinterest is a Frugal Saver’s Paradise

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Guest Post: Jennifer Fields As a stay-at-home mother of three children with a husband supporting the family on a teacher’s salary, I am always on the hunt to discover new and creative ways to save money. I recently joined Pinterest since one of my close friends told me the networking site featured an endless supply… Continue reading Pinterest is a Frugal Saver’s Paradise

Project Purge: Day 4 results

Before (Can I cram any more in?!)

Day 4: Not much purging – but a productive day. As I mentioned in yesterday’s post – plans had to change, and the only thing in the house that I purged and cleaned was the medicine cabinet.  But boy it felt good to throw away drugs, vitamins, coffee and tea that were anywhere from a… Continue reading Project Purge: Day 4 results

Fixing up your house – for FREE: Project Purge

Ok Moms . . .I might need your help today! I KNOW that many of you have awesome ideas, creative ways and various experiences with fixing up your house on a budget – and I would love to hear them! What I am working on this week is fixing up my house – for FREE! … Continue reading Fixing up your house – for FREE: Project Purge

Fun Friday: 26 Really Clever Ideas

26 Really Clever Ideas  My sister sent these to me this week – and I LOVE them! I thought some of them were really “Fun” so they deserve to be here on Fun Fridays! Some of them I already do, and others – you KNOW I’m gonna try! Hull Strawberries using a straw Rubbing a… Continue reading Fun Friday: 26 Really Clever Ideas

Kids Chores (Part 5): Pursue (and find) Peace

If you missed the previous posts in this series – Read them here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 I was going to have inner peace if I had to break a few heads to do it. -Erma Bombeck More Peace I have been on a mission lately to bring more peace into… Continue reading Kids Chores (Part 5): Pursue (and find) Peace

Kids Chores (part 4): Letting Go

If you missed Part 1, Part 2 or Part 3 of this series – click on the number you want to read. “My theory on housework is, if the item doesn’t multiply, smell, catch fire, or block the refrigerator door, let it be. No one else cares. Why should you?” – Erma Bombeck Ok –… Continue reading Kids Chores (part 4): Letting Go

Kids Chores (part 3): Know what you “own”

Housework, if you do it right, will kill you. – Erma Bombeck Start here if you missed Part 1 or Part 2 of this series. Last week we talked about training and helping your kids to actually want to clean up their things. *How did that go for you?  Did you try it? What worked? … Continue reading Kids Chores (part 3): Know what you “own”

Kids Chores (part 2): Your kids will WANT to pick up their things!

If you missed Part 1 – you can read it HERE. Your kids will WANT to pick up their things! “Blasphemy!  You are speaking a lie Lori, I just know you are!  No kid ever wants to pick up their things!” Well . . . you can train them to do just that . .… Continue reading Kids Chores (part 2): Your kids will WANT to pick up their things!

Kids Chores (part 1): Frustrated and Feeling like Everyone’s Maid?

Frustrated and feeling like everyone’s maid? “It’s a never-ending battle!” “It’s like shoveling snow while it’s still snowing . . . useless and exhausting.” “Why don’t they learn?” “Why don’t they help?” “Why do I always have to be the one to clean up their messes and put things away every day?” Do any of… Continue reading Kids Chores (part 1): Frustrated and Feeling like Everyone’s Maid?

Dust if you Must!

Spring Cleaning vs Spring Planting I love spring! This morning a bird was chirping outside my window (though I do have to say that I didn’t enjoy it waking me up so early!), the sun is shining, the daffodils are blooming, and we enjoyed a gorgeous day in the 70’s yesterday! Today’s a bit colder,… Continue reading Dust if you Must!