The following post is from Jason & Jennifer Bruce of New Season Design: It's amazing how much friendships have changed simply by introducing technology to the mix. Where before, I mostly had friends from my local area, I now have close friendships with ladies from Pennsylvania, Kansas, Florida, Oklahoma, Texas, Maryland, West Virginia, Alabama, and North…
The following post is from Brad, a web designer and father of quadruplets: Where Does the Time Go? Every year that goes by, as a dad of four boys, the level of potential fun seems to increase exponentially. And, as spring seems to have sprung early here in the Midwest, I am beside myself with…
To celebrate the births of not one, not two, but three baby girls among the Eat Well, Spend Less bloggers, this month we're talking about all things baby- and food-related. From meals to take new moms to easy postpartum snacks, you'll find tons of practical tips...and hopefully a few gratuitous baby pictures as well! As…
The following post is from Shaina of Food for My Family and Olmanson Photography: Guinness Brownies for St. Patrick's Day St. Patrick's Day always makes me think of my beer of choice: Guinness. Love it or hate it, it's nearly a tradition come March 17th, and I am all for love. Love it shall be,…
The following post is from Myra of My Blessed Life: 5 Ways to Update Old Furniture The old furniture is beautiful. Many pieces are sentimental - passed down from generation to generation. Others are rescued from thrift shops, estate sales, and antique shops. The quality and character of the old furniture are amazing. Each piece…
The following post is from Joshua of Becoming Minimalist: Organization: Removing Rocks or Just Moving Them Around? A number of years ago, I was speaking to a roomful of teenagers on priorities. I shared this story (which originated with Stephen Covey): A university professor was addressing his new group of business students and, to drive…
The following post is from Katie of Kitchen Stewardship: 7 Ways to Avoid Using Plastic Wrap Reduce, reuse, recycle has long been the green battle cry to save the earth. With some things, there's really only one option. Plastic wrap, for example. The die-hard environmentalists among you (and I count myself in that number) may…
Dr. Seuss' birthday comes again this year on March 2nd, marking Read Across America and reminding me of the singsong voice that is a cornerstone of many childhood reading lessons. His inspirational quotes are found here, there, and everywhere (including my Christmas cards this year). It's the perfect reason to have a bit of fun…
The girls and I had a fondue party over Christmas break, and I've been meaning to share this recipe with you ever since! Because our youngest is dairy-free, I was on the hunt for a dairy-free recipe, and I combined a few that I found to use ingredients that we keep on hand. It was…
The following post is from Jason & Jennifer Bruce of New Season Design: Printable Thank You Card Templates for Kids We've tried to instill a spirit of thankfulness in our daughter from a very young age. Saying thank you when someone helps you or gives you something is one of the simplest forms of that lesson.…