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Fun Springtime Activities

Ahh the birds are chirping, the air is beginning to get warmer and the sun is shining brightly. I live in a cold climate area, and while we enjoy many outdoor winter activities, I am always relieved when the tulips poke through the chilled soil and we hear the first Robin song. My children and I love to shake the dust off after a long winter, get back outside and have fun together. Since I am budget conscious, the majority of the activities we do together as a family are little or no cost outings. Try one or more of … Continue reading →

Favorite Pick: Expanding Folding Crate on Wheels

Expanding Folding Crate on Wheels I know you are wondering why any person would need such a contraption. Do not dismiss this versatile, back saving, cart just yet. I didn’t think I needed on either. I took the advice of a reader and decided to give this a whirl. I discovered it was the one thing I never knew I needed. You see in my homeschool, we are hardly ever home. School is often on the go and that means lugging around a ton of school books and projects. I normally priortized and spread things out among the kids to … Continue reading →

Seasonal Home Based Businesses For Next Halloween

Sometimes I come across some fun home – based business ideas for seasonal businesses. While it may be a little late to cash in on this year’s Halloween festivities, don’t be scared to try one of these ideas next year. You just might find yourself with a little extra cash in hand – just don’t go spend it all on candy. Speaking of candy, if you make candy then Halloween just might be a profitable time of year for you. Some people take great pride in decorating their homes for Halloween and passing out what they think are the best … Continue reading →

How to Make Halloween Easier for Kids With Autism

Halloween is a holiday that might be difficult for children who have an autism spectrum disorder to cope with. Things get decorated in unexpected ways. Social skills can falter when a person is wearing a costume. Here are some tips to make Halloween easier for kids who have autism. Start preparing your child now! If your child is in a Special Education classroom, there is a good possibility that his or her teacher has been slowly getting the students used to the idea that Halloween is coming, and has been discussing some of the changes that will happen. Awesome teachers … Continue reading →

Could You Profit From Pickles Or Preserves?

If you enjoy cooking and would like to start a home – based business that involves food, you may want to look into canning and preserving. Home made jams, jellies, pickles, relishes, and all kinds of other preserved produce are popular items at farmers’ markets. Each person who makes canned or preserved foods may use unique recipes, in order to offer their customers something slightly different than just the basics. For example, if you make apple sauce, why not offer a few different flavors like strawberry apple sauce and cranberry apple sauce. If you decide to learn more about canning … Continue reading →

Family Friendly Home Business Ideas

If you are a working parent or parent – to – be and you are thinking of making the switch to home – based work or a home – based business so that you can be home with the kids, that is great. Many home – based professionals are able to successfully combine working with parenting. If you are wondering what kinds of home – based jobs or businesses work best for stay at home parents, here are a pair of ideas to get you started. One easy idea for home – based work that fits in with family life … Continue reading →

How to Make Kettle Corn at Home

Kettle corn is a fun summer or fall treat that everyone in my family enjoys. We used to have to wait for a trip to Lancaster, Pa, in Amish country, in order to indulge. They make the best kettle corn, complete with a real kettle, and you can watch them cooking it. We would discuss which size tub we should purchase, which depended on whether or not we were also going to make a trip to the homemade ice cream stand next door. Fortunately, I discovered that this treat can also be made at home, with or without a kettle. … Continue reading →

Unconventional On-the-Road Eats

Don’t spend a fortune eating out on the road. Try these unconventional ways to eat while you are away from home and save your cash for bigger and better things. Main Course Only Pack your own selection of appealing side dishes and ad ons, such as apples, cut carrots, applesauce packs, yogurt tubes, pasta salad, cookies and brownies, grapes, bottled water, etc. Then when you are on the road, pick up main course items only. You’ll avoid spending money on the french fries, the super-sized drinks, the shakes and other extra items. To be really frugal, order a bulk entry, … Continue reading →

Turn A Love Of Chocolate Into Profit

There are so many great home – based business ideas out there that one or more of them is bound to fit your taste. Speaking of taste, did you know that there are a couple of ways that you can build a home – based business around chocolate? Personally, I could not have a home – based chocolate business because my lack of self control could drastically affect my bottom line in multiple ways. I would probably eat a good chunk of my inventory and gain a bunch of weight. That said, chocolate sells. Even in a down economy, people … Continue reading →

Saving Money on Healthy Summer Treats

Is it just me, or does the food bill seem to grow in the summer? All of that fresh air seems to be making us all hungry. Summer favorites such as fresh produce, popsicles, even burgers, seem to be going up in price. Add in a bit extra when you are trying to avoid the artificial stuff and buy organic, and the prices go up even more. You don’t want to have to choose between serving healthy food to your family and going into debt. My advice is to use all of the strategies you can to get the best … Continue reading →