Finances. Sigh. I’m assuming that if you are reading this, then you are struggling with finances in one form or another. Or maybe you are a young couple who wants to start out on the right foot with your bank account. Whatever the reason, finances are often one of our largest struggles as homemakers. Welcome to… Read More
By Katie Bennett, Contributing Writer Our family has a Father’s Day gift tradition. I’ve found something to give my husband each year that he loves. It’s special, appropriate, and fun. Because of this yearly “tradition,” I don’t have the recurring stress of deciding if and what to get for him. The gift? A new 8×10 print for his desk at work…. Read More
Welcome to the third edition of our new weekly feature – Homemaking on a Budget! I’ve found a bunch of amazing deals to share with you all again this week. As a homemaker who is in charge of purchasing most things for our house (food, household items, appliances, home decor, books, and more) I am… Read More
I’m due with our second set of twins in just a few short weeks and several of my friends have had babies this year or are currently pregnant. I’m surrounded by pregnant women and babies and so unique and meaningful gifts for new moms has frequently been on my mind. If you are looking for… Read More
It has hit me all of a sudden that my twin boys are going to be here before we know it – so I’m in full nesting mode this week! Technically they are due July 14th but at my ultrasound this past week, we found out that they are both estimated to be over 4lbs… Read More
I think that freezer cooking can be a powerful tool in every homemaker’s kitchen – no matter what stage of life you are in (working outside the home, stay at home mom, work at home mom, etc). But it can be especially helpful when you are preparing for having a new baby! Not only can freezer cooking save… Read More
Welcome to our new weekly feature – Homemaking on a Budget! I missed posting this last week because I had an issue getting logged into my site on Thursday and Friday. But I’m back with all new deals for this week! As a homemaker who is in charge of purchasing most things for our house… Read More
As a busy mom with ever-changing needs when it comes to a wardrobe (more comfortable clothing, clothing to fit my expanding belly, etc) and trying to stick to a budget, it can be tough!! Add in little boys that seem to grow out of clothing within a month, and our budget can quickly be blown… Read More
By Katie Bennett, Contributing Writer I wouldn’t consider myself a health-nut, and I don’t often blog about healthy living. I’m just an average American housewife and mom, trying to find the balance of healthfulness, simplicity and practicality. However, there are some simple changes I’ve made to keep our lives a bit fresher and healthier. So if… Read More
For months, I kept seeing this new thing called Stitch Fix popping up all over the place. Friends and bloggers I know have been ordering boxes and sharing on Facebook and Instagram…and so finally, I broke down and ordered a box! Here’s my honest and open look at Stitch Fix: The good, the bad, and… Read More
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