By Marci Seither, Contributing Writer Poop happens. If you have ever packed up a diaper bag, you know it is a true fact. I remember, as a new mom, that bathing a toddler and a baby at the same time was a “tag team” experience. One evening, the baby pooped in the tub much to the chagrin… Read More
By Anna Christensen, Contributing Writer Recently we read Laura Ingall Wilder’s “Farmer Boy” aloud as a family. No matter how productive of a day I’d had, it seemed lazy in comparison. The Wilders made 90% of their food, clothing, and shelter from scratch. They regularly worked from before dawn till past dusk, with only a handful of… Read More
When my friend Anne reached out to me about doing a series on reading this summer – my answer was immediate: of course! I’ve been an avid reader since elementary school. But I never realized what a blessing it was to be able to find the time to read as much as I did. Now, as… Read More
Welcome to another 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 always on the… Read More
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
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
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
I’m not the biggest fashionista in the world, but I do enjoy putting together some cute outfits (especially so that I don’t spend all day everyday in my PJ’s). But I’ve found that shopping for new clothes on a budget with little kids is really tough! I don’t have the time that I used to… Read More
Welcome to our new weekly feature – Homemaking on a Budget! 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 always on the look out for ways to stay within my budget – without spending too much of my… Read More
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