There are two things that get out of control in our home (besides the sound volume). With an ever growing family, laundry and dishes can get out of hand. It is almost as if they multiply like rabbits when I turn my head for just a moment. It can get overwhelming, to say the least….
What’s New With Mother Goose Time 2017-1018
We love Mother Goose Time. That is no secrete around here. Each year with them gets better and better. We are so blessed to have the program to help me homeschool the children. Our older kids even enjoy the program. The results of the program have been amazing and our two and three year olds…
Free Summer Reading Club With Barefoot Books
I have had my eye on becoming a Barefoot Books ambassador for a long time. This month they have a great deal to join and I had to take the dive to get the discounts on books for the kids. Oh, how we love books. With summer rolling in (The local schools get out in…
Simple S’more Pie
So in a pregnancy craving induced s’mores binge, I decided I MUST have a S’mores Pie. This time I wanted something all sweet rather than sweet and savory like my Bacon S’mores. Sure enough, I decided to go with the classic gram cracker, chocolate, and marshmallow combination for a gooey, fall apart pie that tastes just like…
How to Save on your Home Mortgage
As you build your own American Dream a home is at the top of your list. but not just any home. A home that is free, clear, and ALL yours. Paying off your mortgage fast is doable but what if I told you that you could save money on your mortgage all around? Your home…
Pack your Summer Baby To-Go Bag
We have a baby in the family… again. Our cute squishy baby arrived just in time to join us for summer. When you have a little one getting out the door for play dates and park trips for the older children can be a challenge. Toss that new baby into a home with 4 other children and…
Summer Cooking Without Heating the House
The summer heat can be oppressive. I find it is a big help saving money and sanity by thinking through cooking to make what we need without overheating the house. Cooking can lead to a high cooling bill but you can’t really go three months without cooking. The good news is you have options to…
How to Make Extra Money While Breastfeeding
When I have a new baby I find myself spending insane amounts so time sitting around doing nothing while breastfeeding. I hate feeling like I am not getting anything done. I always have to feel like I am doing my part so while nursing my son I dove into finding ways to work from home,…
How to Boost your Milk Supply
There comes a point in most nursing mothers lives that we wonder if our baby is getting enough. It is scary not knowing, wondering, worrying if your supply will go up. Other times a mother may wish to boost her supply is during growth spurts or for pumping when returning to work. The good news is…
Are Cloth Diapers the Answer?
When I was pregnant with my son the brand of diapers we preferred for our oldest was plastered all over the news for the new formula leaving chemical burns on babies. I was freaking out big time. Our oldest reacted to all diaper but those and a store brand that was not available in the state…