Have you heard of the popular Elf on the Shelf Christmas tradition? It's a fun way to explain how Santa comes up with his "naughty and nice" list year after year. Santa sends one of his elves to your home to watch what goes on. Your elf then … [Read more...]
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How to Get Your Children Brand-Free by Gregory Thomas
Those of you that have children know what an excursion to the local mall or supermarket can be like. If you're not careful, this simple trip can easily become a wallet draining experience. How often have you heard: "I want … [Read more...]
Embracing the Virtues of the Single-Income Family by Christine Conners, MA
There is no question about it, moving from two incomes to one will have a dramatic impact on our lives. To succeed we must do more than simply cut corners, we must embrace the six virtues of successful stay-at-home parents: Virtue 1: Sacrifice … [Read more...]
Laundry Detergent Challenge: Which Brand Performs the Best?
I've always been curious to find out if more expensive detergent brands actually get stains out better than their lesser-expensive counterparts. So, I decided to put a few detergents to the test with my own quasi-scientific experiment. I have … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Activity for Kids: Make a Blarney Stone
I saw this homemade treasure stone craft ages ago and never got around to making it. I thought making a homemade rock would be a great excuse to teach my preschooler about the Blarney Stone and be a good St. Patrick's Day activity. Making the … [Read more...]
Lollipop Valentines: Easy Valentine’s Day Classroom Craft
Lollipop Valentines: Easy Valentine's Day Classroom Craft Want a creative, easy, yet super-frugal idea for your child's classroom Valentines this year? All this one requires is a camera, a bag of lollipops, and a pair of scissors. It's as easy … [Read more...]