On the night before the first day of school, both of my kids made their own lunches! I was pleasantly surprised. They were so cute and excited. I watched as they chose fruits and vegetables. They made their own healthy school lunches without my help. I watched in amazement as my second and third graders…
Looking for cost effective and biodegradable wet wipes for camping? This diy wipes tutorial is perfect for families who need far more wipes than comes in the little packages sold in stores. Did you know that just about any brand of paper towels could be made into biodegradable wet wipes for camping? Even the ultra thick Bounty,…
Every so often my husband brings up the idea homeschooling our kids. And each time I shoot the idea down. While I admire the many homeschool moms out there rocking it, I know that I am not the best person to teach my kids. While my husband and I both work remotely, he travels far…
Don’t you love potlucks? Potluck dinners are events, gatherings or parties, where the people invited are asked to bring a dish to share. This is a great way to cut costs, while still providing a variety of tasty food to the guests. Plus, they are a ton of fun! They can also be stressful for…
Are you one of those people that hate to spend money on “frivolous,” impractical things like home decor but want to have a nicely decorated living space? I sometimes wish I wasn’t so programmed to rationalize why not to buy things–especially things whose chief function is to look nice. But there are ways to decorate…