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Taking Your Baby Out in the Snow

We are in the middle of a slow moving snowstorm, and at least a foot of snow is predicted when it is over. This afternoon, the snow stop falling briefly, and it was the perfect opportunity to take the kids out to play. If you are wondering about taking your baby out in the snow, I have a couple of guidelines to share to make sure that everyone has a great time. First of all, I don’t advise taking a baby out in the snow if he or she is very young. You might want to wait until the baby … Continue reading →

Anatomy of A Frugal Kid

If you dissect a frugal kid, what do all of the parts look like? Don’t worry, this isn’t some creepy Halloween story. In fact, it is just a way of taking a look at how we typically live our frugal life and how it doesn’t take a lot of spending for the care and feeding of a typical kid who is healthy and happy. I’ll take my eldest son as an example, on a typical morning waiting for the school bus. Head In his head are already thoughts of his holiday wish list. He says that he is thinking about … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review: October 22nd Through October 28th

This week, our guest blogger continues in her efforts to save on groceries by doing an analysis of her spending. We also have plenty of frugal decorating ideas, both for Halloween and for every day. If you missed any of these great money saving ideas, now is your chance to catch up. Thanks for reading! October 22nd Frugal Holiday Path or Driveway Lights Halloween is such a fun time to decorate, but purchasing the cute things you see at the stores can really add up and wreak havoc on your finely tuned budget. So is there an easier, cheaper way … Continue reading →

General Conference Anytime, Anywhere

I love modern technology. Although it can come with pitfalls and problems, it can also bring blessings and make our lives easier. As a mother with three small children, General Conference feels like an extended version of sacrament meeting – I hear little and understand less, all while reminding myself that I’m setting a good example. I am grateful for the technology that allows me to read and listen to Conference long after the closing prayer has been said. Most people know that you can purchase Conference tapes and CDs from LDS bookstores, websites and distribution centers about a month … Continue reading →

Teddy Bear Cake

One of my daughters just loves teddy bears. She has quite a collection ranging from stuffed teddy bears to magnets, picture frames, ceramics, and even blown glass. If it looks like a teddy bear or has teddy bears on it, she adores it. One year for her birthday I decided I was going to order a teddy bear cake. I searched everywhere but just couldn’t find anything that great. None of the offerings were shaped like bears, and the ones that were decorated with teddy bears, just weren’t that cute. So, I decided to make my own teddy bear cake. … Continue reading →

Parenting Your Oldest Child – What to Expect and Do

I am an oldest child, I see within myself many of the traits typically exhibited by oldest children. Of course just because you are the oldest child does not mean you will exhibit all of the “oldest child” traits, but you will probably see some correspondence in your own life and that of your oldest child. There are two types of first-borns. Although they both desire control they use different methods to attain it. The first type is a compliant nurturer or caregiver. The second type is an aggressive mover and shaker. Both types exhibit many of the first-born traits … Continue reading →

Kid Friendly Meatless Dinners

My children don’t like meat, unless it’s frozen chicken nuggets. So I’ve had to develop a variety of meatless, protein rich meals, although my husband and I usually add meat to ours. So here are a few recipes that you can use to feed the meat hater in your family. Rice and Bean Tortillas 1 cup cooked brown rice (brown has more protein and is healthier than white and your children will never notice the difference) 1 can black beans, drained ½ can enchilada sauce (freeze the other half for another meal) 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Mix all the … Continue reading →