The following post is from Angie of Many Little Blessings: Six Benefits of Music Lessons for Children As a lifelong lover of music, it was an easy decision to set aside money every month for each of our children to take music lessons. While I wouldn't want to add up what that has meant that…
The following post is from Michelle of Mommy Misadventures I am a big advocate for going tech-lite while you are on vacation, especially if your gadgets tend to be more of a distraction than a help. But with the right apps, your mobile device can be an indispensable tool during your family vacation. Here are…
So this crazy warm weather we're having this spring (80 degrees in March?!) has really put me in the mood to get outside and get started on outdoor projects which are usually left until late April, and sometimes don't get started until May! Since we moved into our house almost three years ago, we've been adding…
I’m participating in the Ultimate Blog Swap. You’ll find me posting over at For the Mommas about An Easy Way to Save for Irregular Expenses, and I’m excited to welcome Phoebe from Getting Freedom to Life Your Way: Staying in control of your finances can be really hard, especially when you're not prepared for the…
The following is a guest post from Amanda of Not Just Cute: Homeschooling Is Not Optional All parents should homeschool their children. What I just wrote may surprise some people, particularly given that I have taught in the public school system and have my son registered to begin kindergarten this fall at our local public…
The following post is from Jennifer, a lifelong educator: 15 Fun Ways to Reinforce Science Concepts for Kids See all of the Homework Helps posts here. Hands-on experiments and activities are usually a hit with any student, but taking a science test can be quite the opposite. Answering questions about complex information can intimidate even…
The following post is from Emily of Live Renewed: 20 uses for vinegar around your home. I can remember the first time I learned you could use vinegar for general cleaning around your home. I was pregnant with my first daughter and was watching Jon & Kate Plus 8 (classy, I know). They had a…
The following post is from Katie of Kitchen Stewardship: Does Your Water Have Estrogen In It? Want to meet a transvestite fish? Perhaps I should say “transgendered,” since fish don’t wear clothes or make their own choices on sexual preference. Unfortunately for a group of white sucker fish in Colorado, we humans have made some…
The following post is from Emily of Live Renewed: Organizing Homemade Cleaners and Supplies - Part 2 Last month we talked about ways that you can organize your homemade green cleaners and supplies, and this month I wanted to share what I’ve done around my house to get my supplies and homemade cleaners in order.…
The following post is from Emily of Live Renewed: Baby Steps for Going Green in the Bathroom It’s the smallest room in the house, the bathroom, but making even small changes to your routine in this room can impact your journey toward going green. There are so many different opportunities to change products or habits,…