Category: Family Life
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13 Essential Tips For New Moms (From a Mom of 5)
Few things are more daunting than taking home a new baby with absolutely no idea what to do. Been there! As we loaded our precious newborn daughter into her car seat, my husband and I looked at each other with the same question in our eyes. “Are they really just going to let us take this baby home…
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KIDS AND CHORES! Why children need household responsibility.
Raising children is a colossal responsibility. It’s our duty to teach them (or see that they learn) everything they need to understand to be fully functioning adults. We aren’t trying to raise stunted humans. Now, I completely understand when people say it’s hard work teaching kids how to do household tasks. It takes so much…
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The SIMPLE Homemaking Schedule That Actually Works!
When is the last time you wiped down your washer and dryer and mopped the floors in the laundry room? Have you ever had a pile of paper clutter on the kitchen table for days because you needed to have a few minutes of uninterrupted brain time to file things away? How about cleaning out the fridge and…
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Simple ways to make your child’s birthday extra special
Having a child’s birthday is such a bittersweet moment for parents. We reminisce about all the memories we’ve made together and think about how quickly our little ones are growing. The years are fleeting. So how can we harness these special occasions and really make the big days feel extra special? There are a plethora…
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How to throw a fun birthday party on a FRUGAL budget
Kids’ birthday parties have gotten out of control these days. For that matter, ALL birthday parties have gotten out of control. And I’m not a fun-hater. On the contrary, I love to party! We throw mighty parties and never end the night feeling like we wasted a ton of money. Here are our best frugal tips…
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Fun Tips For Teaching Kids to Cook in the Kitchen
Getting kids in the kitchen can either be a huge chaotic mess, or lots of fun learning together! Let’s talk about how we can set ourselves up for an enjoyable experience for all. Here are our best tips. Why should we even include our kids in the cooking process? There are SO many reasons to include our…
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What if I don’t get anything out of going to church? (Encouragement for parents)
Especially when you have a little crew of children in tow, it can be really hard to want to keep going to church every week. On those Sunday morning services when you feel like all you’ve done is chase the toddler until you’re sweating and dole out snacks for the other kids in between potty breaks for…
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The Secret to Finding Joy and Peace in Difficult Times
My entire world felt completely topsy turvy as I maneuvered around piles of boxes with my big pregnant belly, racking my brain trying to remember where I packed the thermometer. We had sick kids. 4 of them. We had just purchased a new home and all our worldly possessions were scattered around in disarray. Where…
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How to Save Money on Groceries For a Family
Groceries are expensive! Everyone feels it. If you find yourself wondering how to save money on groceries for a family, then let’s discuss a few quick tips that are sure to help the grocery bill! Set a budget and stick to it. Setting a budget for groceries can be really tricky. Do we include consumables…
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Easy Meal Planning Tips for Busy Families
These easy meal planning tips for busy families will help you craft a quick and easy to follow meal plan that YOUR own family will love. Why should we meal plan? Why should we learn how to meal plan for ourselves? There are a great plenty of meal planning services that will give you a…