The price of groceries has skyrocketed, and every penny counts. For me, this means that I have had to work harder and shop smarter to get good prices. Following are the most important tips I use to keep my grocery budget at $250 a month. As of right now, the baby is not eating foods so I have not … [Read more...]
15 Essential Grocery Tips That Feed My Family of Eight for Only $250 a Month
September 22, 2017 by 18 Comments
Keeping Your Kids Safe On the Internet
September 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
I could write numerous posts on technology, simply because there is so much out there in terms of technology. For that reason, this post in no way covers even a small portion of how we as parents need to be proactive when it comes to technology. But, since we have to start somewhere…here … [Read more...]
Is Your Costco Membership Costing You More Than You’re Saving?
September 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment
I love Costco. I really do. My Costco membership is amazing! So, I in no way am saying that Costco is a bad place. I’m not saying anything even remotely close to that idea. Let me just get that straight right here before you read any further. But, it is true that Costco really could be costing … [Read more...]
Surviving the After School Chaos So You Don’t Lose Your Mind!
September 15, 2017 by Leave a Comment
So among all of the talk about getting ready to go back to school, let’s not neglect the after school rush. By that I mean that time in the day where your kids walk in the door from school hungry and tired yet full of energy. Let the chaos begin. Instead, let’s come up with a plan of how to handle … [Read more...]
25 Frugal (and free) Date Night Ideas
September 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Are you looking for some free or frugal date night ideas? Wanting to have a night out with your sweetie but on a tight budget? If childcare is your issue, I've got some great ideas for date nights in, and I even tell you how we've gotten free childcare without having family around! Date nights … [Read more...]
8 Awesome Places You Can Find Amazing Used Stuff
September 13, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Have you discovered how easy it is to find some pretty amazing stuff when you are buying used stuff? Buying super cute stuff you love in good condition that also happens to be used is a fantastic way to save money. In fact, think of all the new stuff you’ve purchased in the past three months. If you … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Fall Craft Decoration Even Moms Who Suck at Crafts Can Make With Their Kids
September 12, 2017 by 2 Comments
*This is a guest post by my oldest daughter, Music Girl Are you looking for easy and fun crafts to make for fall that both you and your kids will enjoy? Do you need something festive that makes your home look and feel like fall?Look no further! Throughout the month of September, I will show you … [Read more...]
Potty Training In a Weekend With NO Frustration, NO Tears, and NO Accidents
September 11, 2017 by 7 Comments
I will admit that potty training was not even on my radar anywhere. But, apparently we were dipping our toe into the waters of potty training a bit with our then newly three-year-old. Why would it not have been on my radar? Why would I say we were dipping our toe in the water rather than jumping … [Read more...]
Creamy, Dreamy Instant Pot Tapioca Pudding
September 9, 2017 by Leave a Comment
*Thank you to Bob's Red Mill for partnering with The Intentional Mom to bring you this amazing recipe! We love tapioca pudding. It’s just that something that’s a bit more special. It can take a while to make the traditional way, so, I had to figure out a way to make it in my Instant Pot, of … [Read more...]
How to Use Your Planner: Planner Basics For the Planner Challenged
September 8, 2017 by 2 Comments
I never used to be a planner girl, and after trying various planners again and again, I discovered that I never really was a planner person because I was “doing it” all wrong. This means that I never really loved my planner like so many others do. In fact, I never really even liked using a … [Read more...]
8 Meal Prep Tips That Will Save You Loads of Time
September 7, 2017 by 6 Comments
Meals. They are a never-ending chore it seems, and if you are like me and have a large family and also homeschool, they really seem to never end. For the mom who works outside of the home only to come home from work and have to feed a bunch of hungry people who want to know what’s for dinner, meals … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Take Back Your Time
September 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Do you know what it means to take back your time? Have you ever experienced something shifting in your life, ever so slowly over weeks or maybe even over a month or two, to the point where you have come completely derailed by the time you noticed it? I am always amazed at the snowball effect. You … [Read more...]
When the Money Just Isn’t There
September 5, 2017 by 6 Comments
Have you lived through a time when the money just isn’t there? Perhaps you find yourself there right now. Maybe right now you are in a place where you have no money at all. You could be nearing the end of yet another month and have no idea how you're going to make it all work. Mostly, you know … [Read more...]
How to Help a Friend Who is Hurting
September 2, 2017 by 2 Comments
Pain, suffering, fear. These are all weighty words and emotions that can shake even the most sure-footed person in the blink of an eye. It is one thing to wrestle with these weight emotions, and it is quite another to watch a friend process through these feelings. While we all want to help, do you … [Read more...]
The Super Simple Trick to Eliminating Clutter FAST!
September 1, 2017 by 4 Comments
Anyone will be able to tell you that clutter piles up - fast! If you don't stay on top of it, it can multiply to epic proportions, can't it? Whether you live with just yourself or with nine other people like I do, clutter can certainly become a problem. There are some important questions you can … [Read more...]
