July/August is when we start to see back to school sales and we typically start to make our supply lists if we have kids attending school outside the home. Even if you homeschool you will still likely take advantage of this time of year to get good deals on supplies. How much do you typically spend for back to school supplies? Well, according to the National Retail Foundation, the average family with students in grades Kindergarten through 12 is expected to spend $548.72 on school … [Read more...]
Green Weekly Planners & Calendars
It is the time of year when we might buy a new weekly planner and calendar. This is the first year that I am sporting a GREEN one thanks to Sarah Pinto. Not only is this a GREAT, stylish planner it is eco friendly and made by a mom of two. Sarah wanted to make a fun, stylish planner that would fit well inside a purse for those that like the visual reminder of a weekly planner. These planners measure 5” by 7” and are made with high-quality recycled paper, soy-based ink and they are printed and … [Read more...]
Homemade Bean Bag Toss – An Unplugged Project
Here is an Unplugged Project sent in by blog reader Tamara. Like many moms this time of year she found herself with a collection of mismatched mittens and gloves. I am in the same boat. ;) We have some little kittens that have lost their mittens. So she got creative and decided to have the kids fill them with what looks popcorn seeds. Rice or buckwheat would also work. Then she sewed them closed and off the kids went to play bean bag toss for hours of unplugged fun. Pictures are … [Read more...]
A Rawesome Update
Just an update on my rawesome journey with raw foods. I am really thinking of staring a separate blog to discuss all this on a naturemoms subdomain but for now here is my progress. I am feeling AMAZING! The other morning my family was eating breakfast with my parents and this is how the conversation went with my Dad: Dad: You look really great. Is it that raw foods thing? Me: Yes, I feel really good....lots of energy. Dad: You look it...you seem really alert and your skin looks really … [Read more...]
Keeping Halloween Healthy
If you're anything like me, this time of year you find yourself trying to find ways to ensure that Halloween stays fun AND healthy for the kids. I absolutley LOVE Halloween and I could go broke buying decorations and costumes so I for one am also interested in Halloween products that will help me save a buck or two as well. Well, I ran across some Halloween products today that I wanted to share with you. The first is a Fair Trade Trick or Treat Action Kit. Give more than candy this … [Read more...]
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