Unlike a lot of moms in the natural parenting blogosphere I don't really harp on media and electronics too often. We are not a TV free house and never will be. My kids all have a TV, an xBox, and a computer in their bedrooms. We are plugged in and I quite enjoy it that way. For me it is more about balance and making sure we stay connected as a family and to the outdoors and other screen-free pursuits whilst still enjoying our screen time. I think our approach has worked pretty well. My oldest … [Read more...]
Saving Money on a Green Budget
This week I have been consumed with frugality and saving money. Why? Well, I have never been what I would consider money-wise. But green living and my move toward simple living has really helped reform me. Now I am enjoying cutting expenses and getting great pleasure out of knowing we are not "wasting" money. A couple months ago my husband and I joined a rewards program through our bank. It cost $25 to join and I had my doubts but I wanted to give it a try. It required us to use the "credit" … [Read more...]
Handmade Toys, Narwhals, and Tree Houses
TGIF! Have an awesome weekend everyone! I do not have much to report on the personal front. I have been taking it easy and spending time with family. My hubby has had 2 weeks off work so far and he has two weeks off still this month...so a whole month of family time! Unfortunately he thinks that after the time off his company will be laying off most of their workers if not all of them until Spring...so he could be jobless here pretty soon. That kinda sucks. ;) I am also on a real reading kick … [Read more...]
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