Pinterest is a Frugal Saver’s Paradise

heart trails by Anne Dejong

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

Fun Friday: The truth can truly make you laugh (sometimes)!

Just wanted to spread some laughs (or maybe a few tears) over things we all know all too well! Moms – you truly are amazing!! What you do every day, how you do it, why you do it, etc – cannot be replicated by anyone but yourself. You are unique! You are amazing! And this… Continue reading Fun Friday: The truth can truly make you laugh (sometimes)!

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 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!