One of the most important things I hope to impart to my kids is knowledge of money and good financial practices. I remember vaguely my parents talking to me about money but not really in depth and it is a shame because they were good examples to follow as far as money management goes. I had to learn about money and making smart choices with it pretty much all on my own or perhaps the lessons taught by my parents just needed time to marinate before they actually sunk in, but either way I am … [Read more...]
The Case for Once a Month Cleaning
House Cleaning has got to be one of the most repetitive and thankless jobs on the planet; it has to be done, but who wants to do it? What’s more, who has the time? Our schedules are so hectic these days that it seems we hardly have time for the important stuff; let alone daily housecleaning chores. So is there a solution? A few months back I heard someone taking about once a month cleaning and it was a light bulb moment. We HAD to try and see if this helped us in our home. I actually don't … [Read more...]
Green and Frugal Go Together
My friend Carrie over at NMTR has a blog and podcast that addresses natural mothering. Recently she posted that she would now be including some talk of money on her blog and asked for reader opinions. Does the subject of money management and frugality detract from the natural mom message? I say no. For me, green living is a huge part of natural mothering and green living and a life of frugality go together like peanut butter and jelly. Think about it. What are some of the key areas of green … [Read more...]
Carnival of Natural Family Living #1
Okay here it is! The first Carnival of Natural Family Living is now open. I think we did pretty good for the first carnival if I do say so myself. In no particular order I will now go ahead and share the best submissions for the first edition of this carnival. Thanks to everyone who decided to participate! First up is Frugal Panda with 101 Ways to Entertain Yourself and Your Family. These are some great tips! I especially like #2 which addresses summer lecture series offered by public … [Read more...]
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