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Nurture the Nurturer by Christine Louise Hohlbaum

Mom! I want juice! Dad, I’m hungry! Where are my favorite socks? Who touched my toys? Hey, he just hit me! No, you started it… Has your day ever begun this way? Then, you are not alone. We parents … [Read more...]

Exiting off the Fastlane by Cheryl Gochnauer

Chores I used to perform as the rest of the family slept are now done during normal working hours. I schedule my duties to fit my family's timetable. I like being able to focus on doing this one … [Read more...]

Chase Away the Winter Blues by Christine Louise Hohlbaum

Our bodies need sunlight. If they don’t get it, they tend to get a little crabby. Wintertime can be a particularly stressful time of year. It is cold, dark, and seemingly endless. There are things you … [Read more...]

Frugal Foreigner: The Sari – Not Just a Fancy Dress

May 18, 2011 by Susie Chadwick 7 Comments

Before I came to India, I pictured saris as special occasion-wear - fancy, nice, and expensive. Now I know better. "Work saris" are sold for as little as 99 rupees (just over $2). Weddings, church … [Read more...]

Frugal Father’s Day Photo Gift Idea

May 14, 2011 by Susie Chadwick 2 Comments

I tried this Father's Day Photo Gift last year, but I really didn't get any good pictures. The baby was too small and kept chewing on his letter. So, we gave it a try for Father's Day again this … [Read more...]

Laundry Detergent Challenge: Which Brand Performs the Best?

May 3, 2011 by Kimberly Danger 99 Comments

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 … [Read more...]