We will never be a TV free family. We enjoy our televisions and our gaming consoles here. We also have smart phones, tablets, and rokus. These are modern luxuries that we happen to love. It is all about keeping things in perspective though. Sometimes we need to do a technology cleanse (or detox) if usage is getting out of hand. We also need to remember that life should be experienced with all of our senses and not just viewed with a screen. Kids may need assistance from mom and dad with this … [Read more...]
A Weekend of Sewing
On this lovely sunny Friday... even though we have a teeny layer of snow on the ground... I really feel like cleaning up my sewing area and getting to work this weekend. Who knows if that wish will "materialize" but I DO have a mighty long wishlist. I would like to make some sun dress, pillowcase dresses, and halter tops for my daughter, a cape or two for my youngest boy, a couch pocket for TV remotes, a hanging laundry bag for the bathroom, some pot holders, a baby blanket for a … [Read more...]
Slow the Pace of Life and Enjoy Simplicity
Life goes by so fast already who needs to speed things up by rushing through daily routines and tasks? If you are a parent then you know that it seems years go by like the blink of an eye and you are left to wonder where did time go? Like many, you may want to try and slow the pace of life and so you can truly enjoy the people and things that matter most to you. But how can you go about doing that? Here are some simple ideas for simple, joyful living. Get up fifteen minutes earlier and go … [Read more...]
Painting Piggy Banks- An Unplugged Project
My oldest was on Spring break this last week and we did a variety of "crafty" projects. One of my favorites was our painting piggy banks project. We ended up buying two ceramic piggy banks at Kroger. My kids wanted some sort of "treat" which is code for toy. I told them my stipulation was that they pick something that will last, that isn't plastic, and that does not have excessive packaging. Mommy is MEAN huh? They picked out two ceramic piggy banks (unpainted) much to my delight and when we … [Read more...]
15 Things I do to Save Money
As I was compiling a list of 15 things I do to save money I was amazed how many of these things I do to further my causes as a natural and green mother. 1. I cook from scratch. 2. I buy foods and home products in bulk. 3. I make my son's school lunches. 4. I use cloth diapers and usually sewed them myself. 5. We do crafty things and DIY projects at home. For instance, we make our own play dough. 6. I shop at garage sales. 7. I make my own household products or beauty … [Read more...]
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