I wanted to switch things around for my family food-wise, so I decided to do Fiesta Friday. Find out here what Fiesta Friday is, and how to do it - it's super-easy and my family loved it!
Read moreReview of the online homemaking course "One Week to A More Organized Home"
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I found myself facing a new homemaking problem. Clutter was starting to come back, despite a big decluttter I did last year! Somehow, surfaces got covered in bits of paper. Random pencils and bookmarks could be found placed thoughtlessly in any room of the house. Despite having taken lots of items to the charity shop during the big decluttering event, my home looked haphazard again.
So after looking around online, I decided to take Melissa Ringstaff's online homemaking course One Week to a More Organized Home at her website A Virtuous Woman. Here is my balanced review of the course showing its pros and cons.
Read moreWhere to buy cheap children's clothes online - without sacrificing style
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Buying children's clothes online allows you as a busy parent to be with your child, play a game with him or her, read a book, or get the next thing done on your to-do list. Here I'll tackle the question of where to buy cheap kids clothes online without sacrificing style. Yes, you have a lot more options for that than you might think.
Read moreHand-me-downs: The guide for those asking and for those giving
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Today we'll be talking about hand-me-downs. This can be a great way for the recipient to save money on children's clothing, and is also beneficial for the giver, who then has the pleasure of seeing their kid's clothes going to a loved one's home. However, this topic can be fraught with uncertainty for some. It can be all too easy to be worried that as the asker that we'll seem needy, or as the giver that we'll offend. Here we'll tackle these issues and give you some great ways to ask or offer hand me downs easily that won't offend.
Read moreIt often feels like there is only so far that the paycheck can stretch, yet there are so many expenses related to having a family. Rest assured there are plenty of ways to save money at home that will make a bigger difference than you might think. Whether you're raising a baby on a budget, or have two young kids, or a lage family, here are some ways you can save money each month.
Read moreIf you are looking for the best places for trendy yet affordable girls clothes online in the U.S., look no further! Here is a list of the places I recommend for girls clothing. The price points vary; most are cheap but I've indicated where a store is on the pricier side of our budget-friendly list.
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