Last week, I introduced The Trash Challenge. Funny enough, although I started off explaining that we are still filling 4-6 bags a week, we only ended up with 2 bags. I was very careful not to change any of our habits during the week, and I think that the switch back to cloth diapers as…
We’re traveling this week and next, so I’m sharing some of my favorite posts from the archives. This method continues to work wonders for us, and our 8-year-old even makes these piles herself to help everybody get started! Despite carrying both Sean and my genes, sometimes our girls simply don't see the mess around them. It's…
For several months now I've been tossing around the idea of monthly themes on the challenges that we face as moms, unsure of what exactly that would look like: A paid monthly course? Themed posts on the blog? The topics in my head range from intentional motherhood and pursuing your passion to meal planning and…
This week we're featuring not one but five bundles at BundleoftheWeek.com! Yep, we're bringing back the most popular bundles from the first quarter for just 24 hours each. Most of our bundles only make one appearance, but these were so popular that we're offering you one last chance to get them. Here's the schedule of…
The following post is from Emily of Live Renewed: Recently, my container of homemade deodorant ran out, and I was heading out the door on a super hot day, so I knew I needed to do something. I went into the kitchen, grabbed my large box of baking soda out of the cupboard, sprinkled some…
The following post is from Amanda of OhAmanda.com: I used to teach Bible stories in our church's preschool class. When I walked in, we'd all sing, "It's clean up time, it's clean up time, let's put the toys away..." And what do you know? Those little preschoolers and toddlers would hop right up, put their…
The following post is from Becky of Clean Mama: Regardless of if you keep cleaning supplies in a tote-able bucket or under every each and every sink, there are few supplies that every cleaning bucket needs. These are simple, easy to find supplies that will help you clean every corner of your home. I keep…
The following post is from Emily of Live Renewed: It's spring time, and spring makes me think about spring cleaning. Some people like to spring clean by doing a general clean-up all around the house, or decluttering certain areas of the house. But when I think of spring cleaning, I think of deep cleaning -…
The following post is from Becky of Clean Mama: After all the hard work that goes into spring cleaning, it can seem pointless when things return to normal and the mess and clutter return. Before you complete your spring cleaning this year, put a couple ideas and systems in place to hold on to that…
The following post is from Andrea of AndreaDekker.com: I love lemons! I love baking with lemons, decorating with lemons, using lemon-scented soaps and candles... and cleaning with lemons. Lemons are a frugal way to naturally clean and disinfect so many areas of your home -- plus your whole house will smell lovely after you're finished cleaning!…