The following post is from Kristina of Toddler Approved: Build a Garden Math Game In addition to spending time celebrating Easter with our 8 Days of Easter Advent, we have also been doing a lot of Spring themed activities at our house lately. It has been very rainy where we live, so we've tried to…
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…
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 following post is from Joshua of Becoming Minimalist: 5 Simple Chores for Kids to Complete Everyday Hey, look, I get it. Kids and chores don’t always play together very well. Some days, it can be a downright battle to get kids to complete their duties around the house. I have two young children myself…
The following post is from Katie of Kitchen Stewardship: See My First Grader Save the Earth...from Juice Pouches! Open mouth, insert...juice boxes? Sometimes I say things without thinking. We'd been at my son's new school for about a month when I visited for the Christmas party. (And yes, they did actually call it a Christmas…
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…
The following post is from Shaina of Food for My Family and Olmanson Photography: Food Science Camp: Dill Pickles In the summer, when the weather is hot, the cucumber vines produce plump green orbs at a crazy rate. Unable to possibly consume them all in the amount of time it takes them to grow, it's…
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 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…