I’ve been a momma now for over 12-years. It’s amazing because who ever coined the phrase, “time flies while you’re having fun,” was right. I’m having the time of my life and boy, where is the time going? Amelia Elaine – 3 weeks old – sticking out her tongue. (Blurry cell phone picture […]
Eating Healthy the Frugal Way
As homeschool moms, it can be difficult to feed your family healthy foods three times a day plus snacks without breaking the budget. You want to do what’s right, but it is easy to fall back into unhealthy habits because sadly, unhealthy foods are often a cheaper option. This year, as I’ve looked for inexpensive […]
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Eating Healthy on a Budget
For most of us, the budget for groceries is super tight. Our family has even lived through a season where there was no room for groceries in the budget, and we just had to trust God would provide what we needed. God never let us down. Now, our family is seeking to build our […]
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Budget Friendly Cookbooks to Feed Your Family
I am a foodie. So is my husband. And yet, we just cannot fathom spending unnecessary hard earned money on fancy foods that we can cook ourselves at home. Don’t get me wrong, we like to go out to eat every now and again, but many times after we do, we always think, “We could […]
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Dealing with Chronic Illness While You Homeschool
Homeschooling while dealing with your own pain and suffering, whether temporary or long-term, can be a difficult thing to do. Let me say, first, if you are facing a chronic illness and still want to homeschool your children, you are not alone! For centuries, mothers have been teaching their children at home and dealing with […]
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6 Simple Ways to Save on Haircuts
If you’re looking to whittle your budget, take a look at your beauty costs. In my area, a simple hair cut starts at $10. Add in color and you’re up to $40 to $60 or more. My boys’ hair grows FAST, so they’re due for haircuts about every 4 to 6 weeks. Just for […]
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The Basics of Stockpiling
If the word “stockpile” brings images to your mind of garages stuffed with mustard and basements loaded with enough salad dressing to make a salad to feed the world, then you have been watching too much reality television, and just in case you didn’t know it… reality television is far from reality. Our family saves […]
