Honestly, I kind of grimace when I hear people talk about their debt-snowball. "Once it gets going, it's just amazing how fast you can hit those debts and then all of a sudden they are paid off, earlier than you thought!" Um, yes, that may be true, but let's be honest. How many of us get stuck in the "once it get gets going" part? Let's rewind for a second and make sure we are on the same … [Read more...]
Free Menu Planning help for January! Orthodox Fast Friendly
January Welcome to a new year! Here is the free menu planning help you need. Meal planning ideas perfect for January (think cozy, fillings and winter yum!) and Orthodox Fast Friendly too! This year, my focus is on making every moment count. This means lots of areas of life need to be organized, need to be efficient, and need to be more productive. **This post may contain affiliate links. If … [Read more...]
How to Create a Home-School Supply List Back-to-school Season
Home-school kiddos can enjoy the back-to-school season and realize that they aren't that different...they just get to have a little more fun! I remember being a home-school kid and looking longingly at all the back-to-school supplies, cute notebooks, and awesome back-packs that were in the store...thinking that "regular" kids got all the cool stuff. What I didn't realize then, is that … [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...]
A Menu Method for Families on a Tight Budget How to Eat Well but Spend Less!
Here is your Menu Method for Families on a Budget - everything you need to know to eat well but spend less! The basis for this whole method is to get the maximum nutrition while spending the least amount possible. For our family, I try everything I can to make sure that we have organic, fresh food to fill and nourish ourselves. The only way I can rationalize/justify this is to spend less than … [Read more...]
