We are all so busy and there is nothing better than putting dinner together in the crock pot so there is something warm and healthy to come home to at night. Forget the last minute fuss and mess in the kitchen. Start using your slow … [Read more...]
Summer Fun on a Budget
Being in the midst of long hot summer days there is one thing we want to accomplish this summer. Everyone wants to have fun....but we don't want to break the bank. Summer fun happens every day without spending much (or any) money at all! Sure, … [Read more...]
The Buy Back Bin: Teaching Kids Responsibility for Being Messy
Parenting is hard work. There is no doubt about it. We always try to do what is best for our children and our families. There is no denying that there are times when you kids (and even your spouse) drive you absolutely bananas. With a little bit … [Read more...]
What to Pack in Your Winter Car Survival Kit
There are times when winter weather moves in and takes us by surprise. Having a Winter Car Survival Kit is just a good idea. An emergency car kit is something that you can piece together as your budget allows. Simply purchase an item or two each … [Read more...]
The Christmas Pickle Tradition
There are some traditions that are just so, well, weird, that you wonder if you can really believe what you just heard. The Christmas Pickle tradition is one of those that made me wonder if I had really heard those two word combined together to form … [Read more...]
A Simple Christmas: Want, Need,Wear, Read
The time for gift giving and receiving is here. For some families the day is extravagant while other families have a very low key simple Christmas. Our family has run the range of holidays. When I was a child our family was sponsored by the … [Read more...]
Christmas Lunch Box Notes using Christmas Jokes for Kids
One of the best parts of December is Christmas Break. Send these Christmas Lunch Box Notes to school with your kiddo now and by the time break rolls around they will have these jokes mastered! Think of all the laughs these Christmas jokes will … [Read more...]
Turkey Crafts and Snacks Perfect for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is perfect for Turkey Crafts and Snacks. November is a perfect month for being thankful and talking to your family about who and what you are thankful for. I love taking this month to slow down and focus on the important things before … [Read more...]
Halloween Jokes for Kids
Here is a great list of ten Halloween jokes for kids. It is always fun watching kids deliver the punchline of a joke. Be sure to check out our Craft Posts for ways to create fun Halloween crafts and projects at your house. What do ghosts … [Read more...]
World AIDS Awareness Day – Spreading Awareness While Sharing My Story
December 1st marks World Aids Day and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate people who have died. World AIDS Day was the first ever global health … [Read more...]