The following post is from Joshua of Becoming Minimalist: 10 Reasons to NOT Use Your Dishwasher In November of last year, I made a bold decision. I stopped using my dishwasher. It may not sound like a bold decision to you (especially if you live without one), but it felt bold to my family of…
The following is written by Robyn Adams of The Couponing Journey: Couponing 101: Getting Started Couponing the Right Way When I first started couponing in 2008, I was overwhelmed with the enormity of information, yet I was determined to chase every deal down and be the perfect couponer. I was left confused, frustrated, and spending…
The following post is from Jessica of GoodCheapEats and LifeasMOM: How Do You Serve Dinner? It wasn't until I read Laura's post a few weeks ago that I stopped to think about the different ways one could serve dinner. Certainly, we spend a lot of time talking about food shopping and preparation, but really the…
The following post is from Kat of Inspired To Action: 5 Secrets to Being a Super Fun Mom The summer is about halfway over, and it may or may not be going as you'd hoped. But never fear. You don't need a surprise trip to Disneyland to make this a memorable summer for your kids.…
The following guest post is from Annie at Sister Wisdom: 7 Productivity Hacks for Work-at-Home Moms Everybody wants to be more productive, right? But if you’re a work-at-home mom, productivity isn't just about setting priorities and maximizing your schedule. It's about streamlining priorities, keeping your business going while you also keep the household going, and…
The following post is from Shaina of Food for My Family: Food Science Camp: Ice Cream in a Bag Summer is officially underway! The first week was exciting, the second was filled with camp and plenty of activities for the younger kids while their sister was away, and the last was summer. Hot and sticky…
The following post is from Laura of I'm an Organizing Junkie: A Great Summer Activity For Your Kids AND Your Home My kids finished school last Tuesday, and the long days of summer ahead have come. Over the last month, I've seen many summer activity lists and suggestions floating around the internet. What I haven't…
The following post is from Jessica of GoodCheapEats and LifeasMOM: Make Your Own Marinades: Orange-Ginger Marinade With summer upon us, grilling food outdoors appeals more and more. Not only do we avoid hot kitchens, but we also get a change of atmosphere and a breath of fresh air. Dining al fresco makes the experience even…
The following post is from Selena Moffitt of 1 Mom’s Mission: Man-Made vs. God-Made Foods We pour cereal out of the box and give our kids animal-shaped crackers. Do you ever wonder if they realize that this is truly non-food? Do we realize it? What do kids think about vegetables? How do they compare it…
The following post is from Prerna of The Mom Writes: How to Be Productive in the Midst of Unproductive People Ever been in the company of chronic procrastinators, slackers, and unproductive people? You’re not alone. In my past life as a corporate communications trainer, I was often paired with someone who’d just not do what…