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Family Budget
One sure way to slow down time is to stick to a strict budget each month. Chad and I have been cracking down on our Family Budget lately and I can’t believe it is still February. Can March come...
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The Evolution of the Waffle
The transition from the American diet to real foods can be difficult especially when kids are involved. Some families can just make the jump cold turkey, but not us. We prefer the evolution method....
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An Official Apology
I owe my husband an official apology. He has always hated pre-grated cheese. You know the kind you buy at the store that is all grated for you. He claimed it didn’t melt as well as block cheese. I...
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My 3 Beliefs on Potty Training
We are officially done with diapers at our house! (My budget and I are going to enjoy these next few years before we have to spend that saved money on tampons.) But perhaps even more exciting is that I...
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Just One of Our Lunches
Unlike our breakfasts, I don’t have a specific lunch assigned to a specific day of the week. I like a little more flexibility by noon. I do, however, have the same five lunches, that I rotate through...
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War Room
Chad and I visited my brothers last October in Portland, Oregon for a fun get away weekend. Besides being at one brother’s CD release, I got to tour another brother’s work place. This building was...
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Goodbye Old Friend
I told you in this post, that I am working on improving my kids’ lunches. That meant it was time to say goodbye to my old friend, Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. She saw me through many late nights and...
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Things to Do
I was reading a blog post last week about how “Busy” is the new “Fine”. When you used to ask people how they were doing they would say “Fine”, but now the common reply is “Busy”. I laughed because I...
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What’s Lunch Without a Sandwich?
I am just days away from summer lunch time. Either Elle, Crew or I will make one lunch for everybody and then we will eat it together at the same time. I have recently discovered that eating lunch...
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Watermelon Popsicle
I am continuing on this health journey, although if you saw my grocery cart yesterday you wouldn’t believe it. Boxed cake mixes, sugar cereal, and Dad’s rootbeer just to mention a few of the...
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Two Different Ways of Saving
We have been trying hard at our house to stash away a little money. Here are two different ways we have been saving: 1. An Emergency Fund Chad and I were so proud of ourselves this month. We were...
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Add On
I am writing about homeschooling…again. Don’t shut down on me if you don’t homeschool. You may still find something useful in this post for your family or for one of your children even if you don’t...
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One Month, One Space
I really hope I get to move this year. But I told Chad I don’t want to move until I have gone through each space in my house. And by “gone through” I mean dejunk, declutter, and organize. Nothing...
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Puzzle Love
My husband called me from his two week business trip in Hawaii and asked me what he should bring home to the kids as a gift. He suggested souvenirs like T-shirts or shell necklaces. My internal...
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Finance Fridays
Chad and I have been sticking to a strict budget around here since last February. We budget to zero every month so we know where all of our money is going, and we use cash for many of our purchases....
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6 Minimalism Tips
I would like to bear my testimony about minimalism. Our landlord called on June 8th and gave us 30 days to be out of our house. He sold the property, so I am in the middle of moving! It’s been a...
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Small Change
As long as I can remember, I have had a shelf in my fridge labeled “Toppings”. Think ice cream. Hot chocolate. Pancakes. Kind of toppings. The shelf included whipped cream, chocolate syrup, caramel...
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Mom’s Meeting
It’s safe to say that Mom’s Meeting is my favorite part of our homeschooling day. We have it every morning about 10:30. The breakfast dishes are done; my bed is made; I am back from exercising. The...
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7 Things To Do On the Weekend to Ensure a Better Week
Some weeks are better than others. And maybe the secret to having a good week is what you do on your weekend? Here are 7 things you can do on the weekend to ensure a better week for yourself (not a...
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Technology DeTox
As I mentioned in my blog post, Stealing My Joy, I roped my family into a Technology DeTox for the month of September – where we gave up certain forms of technology for the month. Every one in the...
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