Written by Lydia @ Frugal Debt Free Life, Contributing Writer Do you ever feel like you’re long on to do and short on time? I have spent so many months, years even, feeling that way. It wasn’t until recently that I came to fully understand the amount of control I actually did have over my time and how I spent it. In fact, it seems like that is one of the things that I do have near-complete control over. Sure, I have small children and a husband, a business, and obligations. There is a … [Read more...]
About Lydia
Lydia is a writer, wife and mother. She loves Jesus, reading and coffee. She lives in rural South Alabama with her bearded husband and wild boys. She can be found daily shading under a pecan tree, feeding her 30 chickens and dreaming of the mountains. You can visit her at Frugal Debt Free Life where she blogs about saving money and living a slow life.
12 Days of Christmas {Day 11 : Branch Basics Natural Cleaners}
December 5, 2015 By
Today is the 11th day of the 12 days of Christmas Reviews & Giveaways 2015! Review by Lydia, Frugal Debt Free Life, Contributing Writer On the 11th day of Christmas, day2day joys gave to me... A wonderful cleaning, natural cleaning option, that will keep your home in tip-top shape! Cleaning your home should result in a clean atmosphere, not potential toxins. That's why Branch Basics exists. This soap is specially formulated to … [Read more...]
12 Days of Christmas {Day 5: 12 Day Nativity Book}
November 29, 2015 By
Today is the 5th day of the 12 days of Christmas Reviews & Giveaways 2015! Review by Lydia @ FrugalDebtFreeLife.com, Contributing Writer On the 5th day of Christmas, day2day joys gave to me... A family-friendly book created to help focus on the true meaning of Christmas. This book shares ideas, games and recipes. 12-Day Nativity: Christmas Activities for a Christ-Centered Home is designed to bring your family closer to … [Read more...]
Counting your blessings when there seem to be none
November 16, 2015 By
Written by Lydia @ Frugal Debt Free Life, Contributing Writer It’s the season of thankfulness and this is one of my favorite times of year. Thanksgiving seems to be the one holiday focused solely on what we already have and not what we want. But if you’re walking through a particularly difficult season of life, counting blessings might be the furthest thing on your mind. But this is when you need to count them the most. Let me tell you a story. Five years ago my husband and I faced one … [Read more...]
How a morning routine saved my sanity
October 21, 2015 By
Written by Lydia @ Frugal Debt Free Life, Contributing Writer I don’t know if you’ve heard this quote “mom sets the tone.” I see it on Pinterest all the time and to be completely honest the first few times I saw it I rolled my eyes. The tone in my house is loud, messy and harried. I feel like I am rushing my kids through the day while carrying this knot between my shoulders. Then one day it hit me, mom sets the tone. It really is true. By the time nap timed rolled around I … [Read more...]
You’re more than “just a mom” + four ways to spark creativity
September 30, 2015 By
Written by Lydia @ Frugal Debt Free Life, Contributing Writer I don’t think she meant anything by it. This woman standing in front of me at the preschool Halloween party. “Do you work or are you just a mom?” I know she didn’t mean anything by it. It was a more a reflection she saw of herself than of me. See, she had labeled herself as “just a mom.” She told me she quit her job after her daughter was born. “I don’t regret is for a minute, but I miss the creativity,” she … [Read more...]
5 tips for Smoother, Happier Mornings
August 25, 2015 By
Written by Lydia @ Frugal, debt free life, Contributing Writer A school bus rolled by my house this morning. I was sitting at my desk reading my emails, sipping a cup of coffee when I heard the tell tale sound of a diesel engine rumbling down the road. Is it back to school time already? A quick glance at my Facebook feed filled with smiling faces in fresh school uniforms or holding up newly-minted backpacks confirmed it. Even for those of us whose children aren’t yet school-aged (or in my … [Read more...]
4 Outdoor Learning Activities for Kids
June 26, 2015 By
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...]
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