Learning thanksgiving through simple living
I love the envelope system...I hate envelopes. Have you ever stood in front of a cashier trying to shuffle cash from various categories? It is a pain. And don't get me started on trying to store those big bulky things in your wallet. Have you looked at the price of envelope system wallets? Crazy! With... Continue Reading →
"What am I supposed to do with all these crazy kids while I am trying to homeschool?!" This is the question has caused me more hours searching the internet than I care to admit. How am I supposed to juggle all the different age groups? How can I keep my two very energetic bouncy preschool... Continue Reading →
Finding a good curriculum can be super stressful. The cost can be even more so. If you have been homeschooling for any length of time, you probably know that there is no such thing as a perfect curriculum. It just doesn't exist. There is an ever increasing pressure on homeschooling families to fill their homes with... Continue Reading →
I can't believe it is already 2019! I truly believe that time goes by quicker the older you get. If you have been following this blog for awhile, most of you already know that February of 2018 was the beginning of our deft free journey. It started when my hubby suddenly lost his job and... Continue Reading →
Generally, us homeschooling mamas over complicate things. With our child's whole education on our shoulders, we want to make sure we are giving our kiddos the absolute best. With a vast array of curriculum and homeschool programs to choose from, homeschooling can seem all but simple...not to mention costly! I have comprised an easy plan... Continue Reading →
Do you every come across those "I feed my family for $200 a month" articles on Pinterest and instantly have a jealously issue? No judgement. I am totally guilty too. How do those people get their groceries down that much? There is no way. They probably don't have any kids and eat nothing but processed... Continue Reading →
Liz why are you writing an article about Christmas in the middle of August? Well my friends, the biggest tip to making Christmas as stress free and enjoyable as possible is to plan ahead. So here is your warning... Christmas is coming in 4 months! Are you saving? Have you been putting money aside every... Continue Reading →
One of my biggest spending weakness, besides books, are supplements. I am a tired mamma- so anything that promises more energy sounds alluring. Being a health nut at heart and a wanna-be herbalist, I do have to say that I love learning about supplementation. In many ways, I have seen supplements improve my life and... Continue Reading →
Baby Step 2 is so misleading. Oh, here are some baby steps to follow. No big deal. Yeah right! Getting out of debt is a HUGE deal! It should be called the Monster Step 2. I'll even take the Adult Step 2. There is nothing baby about baby step 2, just saying. When we decided to... Continue Reading →
