There are many, many benefits of living frugally. Whether it’s building a nest egg, saving up for something we want, or simply because it’s the only way to make end meet. But for me, there’s one reason that stands out above all the rest. My kids. Y’all, this is something I’ve thought about a Keep Reading
Parenting
Parenting can come with its own set of challenges and rewards. Some of the choices when it comes to education and schooling, how to keep your children challenged, healthy and happy are often top concerns that can cause stress. However, being able to work with your children, communicate expectations and keep them accountable, you can not only have them happy at home but also while traveling through road trips and flights. Being a good mom is more than just spoiling your children, it is making sure they grow up with character and integrity. You can help your kids achieve this through disciple, responsibility and accountability. However, just because you are being firm with your children, it does not mean you have to deprive them of joy and happiness. Spending time with them and making sure you are there not just physically but emotionally and mentally there for them will be more rewarding than any fad toy. Parenting is difficult but it is worth the work.
3 Steps I’m Taking To Be A Better Mom
Over the last several weeks, I’ve had this burning desire to become a better mom. Because y’all, I have a long way to go toward being a good mom. I don’t love doing crafts with the kids, I find explaining things to them frustrating, and their constant questions wear me out. It’s not that I don’t Keep Reading
Why We Pay Our Kids To Do Chores
I’m still kind of new to this whole parenting thing - after all, my oldest is only four (and yet, he’s already four - where did time go!), so naturally, I find myself devouring parenting advice like it’s going out of style. I’ve read both pros and cons to paying your kids to do chores, here’s why Keep Reading
Why We Stopped Buying Toys For Our Kids
Have you ever walked down the toy aisle of your favorite store with your jaw dragging the floor over the prices you see? That’s me. Ever since having children, I have LOVED the toy aisle. It’s so fun to go see all the toys that you think your kids would love and imagine them playing with them. But Keep Reading
Why We Don’t Let Our Kids Listen To Music In Bed
Parenting is surprisingly tough, and I don’t mean the 24/7 responsibility of the kids themselves so much as the social aspect. Everybody has an opinion on what the parents around them should do, and many of us are pretty vocal about it, even when we try not to be. It’s good to be able to discuss Keep Reading
How To Get Your Kids To Let You Work
Having kids helping with housework is a lot harder than I ever could have imagined it would be. Does it make me a bad person that I just can’t handle having their help all the time? I hope not. But the truth is, I’ve found that if I don’t intentionally pace them. Because the alternative is Keep Reading
DIY Natural Kids’ Cleaning Kit
Hi all! Today I'm sharing a post from Kathleen of Prompt Cleaners. This is such a great idea! I mean, what kids wouldn't love having their own cute cleaning kit?! Most of us do the cleaning while the kids are still in bed sleeping or before they get back from school. When the children get back Keep Reading
How To Save Money On Homeschool Curriculum
I guess school has already started and the time for ordering curriculum this year is past. But since this year is my first year as a real homeschooler, wrapping my mind around all this curriculum stuff has taken some time, so I’m running a little late. Based on the recommendations of several Keep Reading
Five Things We Loved In May
It's the simple things in life, right? A good book, a lovely breeze, Sunshine after a week of rain.. the list could go on and on. Those are the kinds of things that make your day. Those are the kinds of things I'm learning to appreciate more and more. Little moments. More importantly, paying Keep Reading
Peaceful Night-Weaning
Is there really a peaceful night-weaning solution? I believe so. We’re moving, and during this painfully slow process, we moved our bed. Unfortunately, we haven’t had the opportunity to sleep on that nice, large, queen-sized bed for a couple of months now, leaving us in a smaller, less Keep Reading