If there is one thing we have done a few times around here, it is: introduce a new child into the family. This is always an exciting time over here these days, but I remember the days when I went from one to two children, and then two to three children. When my oldest was three I had three children … [Read more...]
Secrets to Feeding a Family of 10 on $350 a Month
May 15, 2017 by 2 Comments
With one of my most popular posts being one that teaches others how I feed my family of eight for $250, it is time I update how I save money at the grocery store these days as that post is more than a year old. I find that the price of groceries had remained relatively the same, but with kids who … [Read more...]
How to Make Laundry as Painless as Possible: 9 Laundry Hacks
March 15, 2017 by 2 Comments
Laundry. Do you hate this word as much as I do? I’m guessing you might because I haven had plenty of people tell me this over the years. But, this may leave you wondering, can laundry really be painless?! I say, if you have a few hacks it can! With having eight children, I consider myself a … [Read more...]
From Tears to Tying In 5 Minutes OR LESS!
January 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Sometimes, trying to teach kids to tie can be so frustrating! With eight kids who are all different, this has proven to be more difficult with some. I think this largely depends on the temperament of each child (and how much patience we as moms have at the time!). But it really is possible to go … [Read more...]
The 10 Most Popular Posts In 2016
January 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It was an incredible year in 2016. Posts on cleaning, saving money, raising kids, managing time, and keeping our own sanity...they've all been here this past year. Here are the 10 most popular posts of 2016! How to Clean Nasty Window Tracks Using One Simple Trick To the Mom Who … [Read more...]
Living Without a Clothes Dryer During the Winter Season
December 13, 2016 by 2 Comments
Can you believe that I committed to living nearly entirely without my dryer during the winter? In Michigan? Needing to focus on being as frugal as possible, this was my challenge last winter. Wondering if it is possible? Looking to have a huge savings in your budget? Stay tuned. First, yes it can … [Read more...]
Unique & Personalized Christmas Gifts Made Easy
November 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Have you been looking for a simple yet unique and personalized gift for your kids to give to a loved one? I created these for myself last year but was asked about them so many times I made them available for others. Last year I rolled these out much later in the season, and they were a huge hit. … [Read more...]
How Do You Keep Your Family Healthy? (reader question)
November 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
"How do you keep your family healthy?" Reader, Lisa, wanted to know. There are others who have asked specifically about elderberry syrup, and I am so sorry it took forever to get you this information, but here it is. This is actually a great question...especially to ask of a large family mom. I … [Read more...]
It’s a Contest – and YOU Can Win! ENDS TONIGHT!!!!
October 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Who doesn’t love a contest, right? Especially when you can win something that is life-changing! I am all about contests, and as an overachiever, I often come out on top when I play along ;) I have just laid out my roadmap for this very blog for the next year, and there are so many exciting places … [Read more...]
The Mom Conference Starts In 1 Week! Refresh, Learn, Grow
October 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The other day I invited you to join me at the mom conference in Refresh and Restore Your Mom Heart. But you might be asking, "WHAT IS THE MOM CONFERENCE?" Here's what it's all about. (this post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost … [Read more...]
How to Be Frugal While Dealing With Coupon Burnout
September 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
In a series on how to be frugal, it is essential to address those times that it’s not so nice to be frugal. I wrote about this some in When Being Frugal Really Stinks, but let’s discuss this a bit more specifically. For our purposes here, let’s talk about coupon burnout. Coupon burnout doesn’t … [Read more...]
The 25 House Rules in Our Home (and Why You Should Create Some, Too)
September 9, 2016 by 6 Comments
Do you have a set of house rules? If not, they can be a valuable part of any home. Similar to a family mission statement, family rules are designed to clearly describe the expectations in your home, but in a more detailed way. Although the rules often change a bit as things change and kids grow … [Read more...]
You CAN Feed Your Family Healthy Meals Inexpensively & Without Stress!
August 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Dinner. On the one hand you want to feed your family healthy meals that don't take forever to prepare while on the other hand you don't want to spend an arm and a leg to do so. Words like meal planning, freezer cooking and pantry inventory sound like to fun at all, and they just might cause your … [Read more...]
Have You Discovered the Beauty of Being Hands Free?
August 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
As someone who has been carrying around babies for the past 15 years, I am so thrilled with the way things have changed and improved over the years. When my first was born, I had like three simply backpack pouches to choose from when it came to baby wearing, and the one I ended up with didn’t even … [Read more...]
Here’s How to Stock Your Freezer the Easy Way AND a Giveaway! ($125 value!)
August 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Yay, it's August 2nd, which means that it's officially never been easier to get your freezer stocked with some meals to have on hand for those days that making dinner is just not happening. Eric Chase from $5 Dinners has released her new MyFreezEasy program as of yesterday, and now is the time to … [Read more...]
