How to Build A Thrifted Wardrobe

Written by Lisa @ This Pilgrim Life, Contributing Writer In high school, it was boys' t-shirts, size large, which I shopped for at local thrift stores. Colorful shirts from summer camps and elementary school field days, paired with jeans with the hem let out, and flip flops in every color made up my teenage uniform. In college, I shopped for server black and whites that could be worn again and again during long restaurant shifts, and a starter wardrobe fit for a young student … [Read more...]

What To Do When You Pretty Much Blow It With Your Children

    Written by Karen @To Work With My Hands, Contributing Writer It was one of those Friday afternoons. School should have been finished early on that day. We worked hard all week to plan it that way - and that would have pleased me. But, one distraction after another, and there we were, wrapping things up at nearly 4:00. Those days happen. The swirling list of what I had hoped to accomplish during that "extra" afternoon was crashing hard against the clock and the … [Read more...]

Simple Ideas for Celebrating a Birthday without the Junk

Birthdays come once a year, per family member, but for me, I often feel all rushed and hurried like it snuck up on me.  Some might call this procrastination (ahem!) ;) and others might call this the "creative last-minute" adrenaline rush.  When celebrating birthdays in our family, I typically do something special on the day and have a birthday party later on. I did this for our daughter Julia's recent Frozen Birthday Party since her birthday in a few days after Christmas, we … [Read more...]

4 Outdoor Learning Activities for Kids

Written by Lydia @ Frugal, debt free life, *NEW* Contributing Writer I feel like Summer is the ultimate time for frugal fun. There are so many activities and events you can participate in as a family. And what is MORE frugal than your own backyard? I am big believer in free play. Free play is pretty much my best friend. However, I do want summer to be a time of learning and enrichment for my little ones, as well. Today I thought I would share some ways you can make outdoor time learning … [Read more...]

All Purpose Citrus Cleaner

Written by Contributing Writer, Kari at Living Strong, Health & Wellness Cleaning. We all have to do it and if you think about it, this is a constant activity in our lives. Whether we are personally the ones cleaning our homes or someone else is, the fact is, you have to use cleaners. Unfortunately, the cleaners most people have in their home are extremely toxic and dangerous to our health. If you think about how often cleaners are used in our home, you can get a good picture of … [Read more...]

5 Things You Can Do to Get Your Garden Growing

Written by KT @ One Organic Mama, Contributing Writer  It's been a LONG winter here in Central MA.  We had over 100 inches of snow, and the remnants of it still remain in my yard and covering my garden.  It has been 50 degrees the past few days, yet still we have about 1 foot of lingering snow/ice/sand/yuck.  The kids think it's summer, they are running around with water guns, riding their bikes in the driveway, and splashing in the mud.  I am focusing on getting the … [Read more...]

What It’s Like to Afford Fresh Organic Produce and How You Can Do It Too

Written by Reelika @ Financially Wise On Heels, Contributing Writer **Please meet Reelika, a new contributor... she would love to hear from you! -Rachel You are a great mommy. You want the best for your kids and family. It is the hope of many families to be able to provide organic veggies, fruits and berries to their family and especially to the kids. Unfortunately the downside of organic produce is the cost. But what if I told you there are ways that you can still provide the best … [Read more...]

Tips for eating healthy

Written by Christy @ Fresh Mix Momma, Contributing Writer Many people are looking to eat healthier these days. It seems like there is a common misconception that it is hard to eat healthy or too expensive. When I look at how my husband use to eat compared to now, I am shocked. Over the past few years we have pretty much completely changed our eating habits for the better. The best part about this change is, for us, it really wasn’t a hard change. Over the past few years we have just … [Read more...]

Winter Eczema Tips

Written by Contributing Writer, Kelly @ Eyes On The Source Since my oldest son was born, he has dealt with eczema/psoriasis issues.  Some cases/times of year are more severe than others.  However, since moving to Florida two years ago, his skin has fallen in love with the Florida humidity and salty seasides.  :-) Since then his struggles have not been nearly as severe as they were in the cold, dry Illinois winters. He turned ten years old this month, (still can't believe … [Read more...]

7 Simple Ways To Improve Your Diet This Year

Please meet Karen, a new contributor here. She is a mama to many, with a passion to inspire you to be creative. I hope you will stop by her blog To Work with My Hands! Today she is sharing some simple ways to improve your health.  Written by Karen @ To Work With My Hands, Contributing Writer Are you one of the many people looking for ways to improve your diet this year? We all tend to realize after the food overload throughout the last few weeks of the year that we need to … [Read more...]