7 Meaningful Christmas Gifts Under $10 for Kids Tired of giving gifts that just get forgotten, that clutter our home, and that cost a small fortune? Yep, me too. This Christmas, I came up with ways to give more meaningful gifts to my kids. I've found that the gift of time has become more important to them than stuff, but that stuff is oftentimes easier to give. It requires less. But I want to … [Read more...]
The Secret to the Pioneer Lifestyle
There has been a theme running in our family lately. While I have been working for years to establish order, routine, and organization in our lives, I have continually failed. I just couldn’t seem to make it work. But lately, we (my husband and I) have been analyzing why that is. The fact that we look around and can easily see that we are not the only ones struggling in this area was not … [Read more...]
Easy and Free Stay-at-Home Date Nights
Want to plan a special Valentine date, but don't have a babysitter or money? Here are some great easy and free stay-at-home date night ideas for Valentine's Day or any night of the year... Once, when we were away at school, my husband and I attended a marriage retreat. It was a good retreat, with helpful information. One thing that has stuck with me for years is some specific advice from the … [Read more...]
