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Easy Craftsing: A Holiday Skirt

by @ Thursday, June 24th, 2010. Tags: , ,
Filed under Activities, Crafts, Frugal

So I posted a link to a pattern for a 5 minute skirt yesterday. Today is another skirt that is estimated to take 3 hours – and what a CUTE idea it is!  I love the idea of adding the tulle at the bottom for a ruffle – and know my girls would love it, [...]

Are You Blissfully Domestic?

by @ Monday, January 25th, 2010. Tags:
Filed under Coffee Chats, Family & Kids, Frugal, Housework, On the Home Front

In our world, being “domestic” is equivalent to being demeaned.  Being a servant is belittled.  Being submissive is scandalous. And I’ll admit – I have absorbed many of these beliefs myself.  Living for more than a decade as a single, adult woman, I considered and accepted far too many worldly views, and forgot much of [...]

Make Your Own Journal

Do you like to write? Do you like to draw or journal? Do you know someone who does? Visit your local Barnes & Noble, Hobby Lobby, or Target, and you’ll find a vast array of journals in a variety of sizes, shapes, colors, & styles. Some are very inexpensive – wire bound so they lay [...]

Treats for Mom and Dad!

The holidays are right around the corner, and while shopping and gift-giving often take center stage, many people are looking for great gift ideas without spending a lot of money. Here are a few suggestions for homemade gift ideas: Microwave Heating Bags I don’t know anybody that doesn’t have some kind of ache or pain [...]

Free Coloring Pages – Bible Stories

Oh what a GREAT resource this is!   My girls love to color and I love for them to color, too.  I especially love giving them coloring pages of Bible stories or Bible characters. This site has 50 free coloring page sets for a variety of Bible Stories! Bible for Children After we play outside this [...]

Debt Counseling Help for Families

by @ Wednesday, May 13th, 2009. Tags: , ,
Filed under Family & Kids, Frugal

Unfortunately, we are one of the many US families that are not only in debt, but suffering from the current recession. This has led me to begin searching for help to eliminate debt and better utilize the money we have…instead of using it to pay off debt! I think I may have found what I [...]

How To Find Kids Eat Free Nights in Your City

by @ Monday, March 24th, 2008. Filed under Frugal, Saving Money, Stewardship, Tips

By Kitty Rosu Who said “There’s no such thing as a free lunch?” It’s not true – at least, not if you are a kid! Better yet it’s dinner and they call it Kids Eat Free (or at least Really Cheap Anyways). That’s good news for parents of picky eaters and kids that eat, and [...]

Fast Food Families – Why You Can’t Afford The Drive Thru

by @ Tuesday, March 11th, 2008. Filed under Cooking with Kids, Family & Kids, Family Health, Frugal, Mommie Stuff, Stewardship, Tips

By Arlene Pellicane It’s a question that makes most moms squirm. What’s for dinner? Unfortunately, many times in desperation the answer is found at the nearest drive thru. Today’s average American eats 4 or more meals away from home each week. Fast food is no longer a treat for many families. It’s a habit that [...]

Ten Ways to Slash your Grocery Bill

With the rising cost of food, everyone is looking for ways to save on their grocery bills without sacrificing nutrition. Here are ten tips on how to save money on your grocery bills. -Shop for the best priced items only. Create a price book with a list of your best ever prices on the things [...]

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