The following post is from Janel of Life with Lucie and Ella.: Share Memories with a DIY Photo Book Summer is filled with wonderful photo opportunities, from family reunions and weddings to cookouts, baseball games, and sightseeing. In this digital age, it's too easy to leave our photos on the camera or the computer's hard…
The following post is from Amanda of Everyday Elements: One Camera Setting & One Big Impact on Your Pictures An Embarrassing Confession The second weekend in June, I went on a very special trip to Denver, Colorado, to a business retreat for mom-entrenuers put on by MomBiz Retreat. They had asked me to be the…
The following post is from Christina of Northern Cheapskate: How to Deal with a Fluctuating Income It can be really tough to create a budget and stick to it. It can be an even greater challenge when you have a fluctuating income. We’ve been on both sides of inconsistent paychecks. I once held a 10-month position…
Can I be honest? As much as we use baking soda around our house for cleaning, the thought of using it for outdoor cleaning -- to clean up grease stains in the garage or on the deck, clean the grill and patio furniture, etc. -- never occurred to me! However, this month's Switch & Save…
The following post is from Katie of Kitchen Stewardship: When you start making changes in your family to a more whole foods or eco-friendly lifestyle (or both!), one major struggle is always, “What do I do with the stuff we don't eat/clean with/cook with anymore?” Many of us also have frugal sensitivities, so boxes of…
The following guest post is from Leigh-Ann of Intentional By Grace: Please and thank you are the magic words. But what about before kids can talk? What about when everything they say comes out in grunts and babbles? Can they learn to say “please” and “thank you”, or are we doomed to just accept the…
The following post is from Kristina of Toddler Approved: Back when I was a full-time teacher I taught in the Writing/Arts Lab Summer School program in our school district each summer. The first day of school was always filled with get-to-know-you activities and stick journal making. It was always a favorite activity because it involved…
The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point Old doors and screens can be a terrific way to fill an odd space in your home. They add character and architectural interest to an otherwise dull spot. Plus they are usually cheap, or even free! Let your friends and family know you are looking…
The following post is from Kate of Modern Alternative Mama: Real food is awesome. I know most of you around here are no stranger to real food. It’s just so satisfying to eat something that you’ve cooked at home…at least most of the time. (Or am I the only one that occasionally has a ‘kitchen…
The following post is from Myra of My Blessed Life: Decorating an expansive wall space can be intimidating. It is hard to decide if one large piece of artwork or a collection of smaller pieces would be a better choice. My favorite way to decorate a large empty wall is with a gallery - a…