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Looking for the perfect housekeeping schedule?  I’m certain you’ll find it here! Ready for some spring cleaning?  Don’t get me started … I barely have the time for regular weekly …

A while back, I wrote about the problem with mommy wars.  From my perspective, I feel like mommy wars, and all the other diversity issues we’re experiencing, are caused by …

What happened to the days we sat around dyeing Easter eggs as a family? Oh wait … I remember trying to do that when I was a kid.  Dipping eggs …

After dropping my daughter off to school, I drove through Starbucks to kill some time before my son’s appointment.  It was going to be his first hair cut.  At least, …

So, you’re husband is about to go on a business trip, you say?  I bet you’re wondering how you’re going to survive!  In my opinion, the worst part of single …

As a parent with two kids, I find it important to save money wherever I can.  My son is still in diapers and he has a tendency to outgrow his …

Callie Cahill has returned to Salem, 25 years after the triple homicide that claimed the life of her mother and left her an orphan. Her past is suddenly dredged up when …

I love having a child who loves dinosaurs.  It’s possible that our love for dinosaurs is being transferred to the boy too. Have you ever wondered what you can do with …

Do you know how difficult it is to find an organic/natural nut butter?  No?  Maybe it’s just me, but I tend to find natural nut butters that require me to …

Do you have your kids’ Easter outfits picked out?  I don’t know about you, but I don’t spend much on a specific Easter get-up.  I may dress the kids a …

Thinking back to my school years, particularly middle and high school, I remember a few times getting my hands on National Geographic Magazines.  Our family didn’t have money for those …

My husband, who I will call B1, and I married in 2009.  I said “I do” to a man who was (and is) my best friend. I met this man …

I love the excitement from kids when they get to do special crafts around holidays.  And, how cute are they when they’re finished, dressed up like little Leprechauns toting their …

I’m sharing my secrets to time management for parents!  As a mom who blogs, runs an Etsy shop, and gives time to myself, my husband, and my kids, I have …

Okay, I know I just wrote about non-toy gift ideas for children.  I still prefer non-toy gifts for the kids (or cash for their banks, if we’re being honest), but …

A while back, I shared a housekeeping schedule perfect for new moms.  One of my largest pain points as a stay at home mom was finding a housekeeping schedule that …

Have you ever been in a funny mood and inserted your child’s name into a story or song?  What happened?  Their face lit up or they giggled.  Perhaps they were …

Whether you’re an expecting mom, first time mom, or more experienced, there’s one thing you can’t escape about babies.  The expenses.  If you haven’t already figured it out, babies are …

Here’s some advice for homemaking success.  Tips for saving yourself time doing weekly grocery shopping for your family!! Have you ever been the person who decides what you’re having for …

I hear you, mama! You’re overwhelmed with the ever growing pile of stuff the kids don’t play with.  You’ve considered not giving the kids more gifts.  Trust me, I’ve been …