I just wanted to let everyone know that I am taking a blog break.We, Matt and I, keep getting hit from all sides right now: financially, personally and everything in between. Nothing I can talk about at the moment and some things not ever. I've been hurt and blindsided by one thing. Shocked by another. Scared by yet another. A combo of all those emotions over even more situations. And overall stressed out about everything coming at once.So I'm just not "feeling it." Not sure when I'll be … [Read more...]
Beginner’s Guide to Frugal Cooking
Whether you want to save more money in your food budget because you recently lost your job or you're saving for something special or just looking for more ways to cut back, how you cook and what you buy plays a big role in that. Over the years, how I cook and what I buy has changed drastically. I used to buy much more convenience type foods. Now, that is a rarity. I have learned how to make most of the things that we eat from scratch. Not only does it save money but it is healthier … [Read more...]
A New Look at Mommy Wars
Mommy wars. It's a popular topic to talk about on blogs, TV news shows, etc. right now. For those that have somehow missed this whole new thing, mommy wars are over cloth vs. disposable diapers, breastfeeding vs. formula, co-sleeping vs. crib, homeschool vs, public school, and the list goes on. Basically, it is the debate over every different parenting choices. Strong opinions For some, it is beyond a debate and is a full on brawl. People feel very strongly about the choices they make … [Read more...]
Money Saving Tip: Storing Organic Bread
I stopped making bread for us as it just didn't work for my family. I have learned in the past few months that certain things just don't work to save my family money. I last talked about no longer cloth diapering but I also gave up making my own yogurt and bread. I may end up making yogurt again some day just not in this season. Even though I stopped making our bread, I still wanted to provide healthier bread for my family than the standard split top wheat loaf. We still aren't 100% on a … [Read more...]
Why I Stopped Cloth Diapering
I know, I know. I've always talked about how much I like cloth diapers and how much money I save by doing that. I have since changed my mind. A couple of months ago I was having issues with Abby leaking through her diapers almost the second she wet them. I tried stripping the diapers. Twice. I tried re-laminating the covers. Twice. I tried checking Abby every 30 minutes. And still, she was soaking through her diaper and her pants at least once a day, if not two or three … [Read more...]
2014 Word to Live
It is so hard to be a parent. It really is. I love my daughter and want to have more children. But I understand all those people who choose to remain child-free. I get it. Today was so rough, I had to leave Abby in the living room and go to the hallway and give myself a timeout. Then she followed me and sat in her time out spot and waited for me. It was really cute and completely helped my attitude. It was one of those moments that makes parenting worthwhile.Then we have those moments where … [Read more...]
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