Learning thanksgiving through simple living
Seven years ago I became a first time mom. Holding my baby in my arms confirmed the desire I had to stay home with her. Our budget was tight. My husband was still a temp at his job and had no guarantee of being hired any time soon. However, we decided that me staying home,... Continue Reading →
Hi everyone! I am so sorry I have been missing for awhile. This year has been full of surprises for sure! I just wanted to post a quick update. As you can see by the new header, Nerdy Mommy (nerdymommyof4.com) is now Life's Hand-Me-Downs (lifeshandmedowns.com). I wanted to redirect and refocus on what this blog... Continue Reading →
I have been diligently learning how to make printables. Worksheets for my kids, cute lists, schedules and more. So here are a few meal planning and inventory printables that I have created. I don't know about you but I need something cute to jot my meals on. One of the best ways to stick to your... 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 →
I thought I might take a minute to share with you all one of my absolute favorite recipes just in time for the holidays. A raw apple pie. Yes, totally raw- no oven required! This recipe is paleo, vegan, and beyond indulgent. It is even healthy enough to eat for breakfast. This recipe was adapted... Continue Reading →
Sometimes pictures speak louder than words. There have been many times where I have grabbed a cookbook for meal ideas only to find just a bunch of words inside. Where are the pictures? When it comes to stimulating my appetite, I just have to have pictures. So this post is just that, pictures of the... 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 →
I recently went to a friend's house for dinner and was asked to bring a dessert. The family is gluten free and my friend's son has a dairy, oat and egg allergy. It's times like this that I am thankful for the many different diets I have been on. These cookies saved the day! They... 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 →
