The great debate when it comes to giving kids an allowance is whether or not it should be tied to chores. Both viewpoints have pros and cons, but I've never understood why it had to be an either/or kind of thing. First, let's look at the debate: On one hand, an allowance offers the incredible…
Organizing children's craft supplies doesn't have to be expensive! Here are 10 common items that you can reuse to help get you organized instead of throwing them away: 1. Jars Use jars for craft supplies so that you can see how much you have. As the picture above shows, using jars is a great way…
The following post is from Jason & Jennifer Bruce of New Season Design: Looking for a quick and easy Valentine's Day Bag Toppers for the classroom or neighborhood friends? Simply fill a sandwich or snack-size bag with colorful candies, print and cut out the bag toppers below, fold them in half and staple them to the…
With a title like that, you might expect this to be some slick internet marketing pitch for you to buy some expensive formulation. But it's not. It's just my story, and -- as it turns out -- the vitamin that has made all of the difference is cheap and accessible. No marketing pitch necessary. Let's…
The following post is from Jessica of GoodCheapEats and LifeasMOM: What is a Pantry Challenge and How Can It Save You Money? Food is my life. I think about it whenever I'm not eating it or preparing it. My kids do, too. Their parting words at night? What's for breakfast? Obviously, food is an integral…
The following post is from Myra of My Blessed Life: 5 Resolutions for Your Home Decor With the start of a brand new year, most of us make resolutions about health, finances, and time management, but home decor resolutions often don't make it on our lists. Home is a sanctuary, a place of relaxation and…
The following post is from Katie of Kitchen Stewardship: Should We Stock Up on Incandescent Bulbs? I'm pretty sure we vacuumed when we broke a long, evil-looking fluorescent tube light in our basement about five years ago. It was a massive shatter, flinging glass and toxins far and wide. We had a toddler in the…
Almost two months ago, my husband and I fell in love with an almost all-black Siberian Husky puppy we found while looking for Husky breeders in our area. Although we hadn't planned to actually get a puppy that weekend, we ended up driving two hours to meet her, reminding our kids the whole time that…
The following post is from Myra of My Blessed Life: Felt Snowman {Winter DIY Decor} Today, I'm sharing a cute little felt snowman DIY decor craft. This craft is so incredibly versatile - it could be a package ornament, a series of snowmen could be hung together or they can just be placed around your…
This post is brought to you by ListPlanIt, where you'll find hundreds of lists and planning pages to help your organize your holiday season...and your life! If you hadn't already guessed, I love all things Christmas! Although gifts are not the focus of our Christmas celebration, they certainly play a part in it, and one…