Ah, the dreaded winter cold. The only thing moms dread more is the stomach bug (and running out of coffee...at least, this mom does). Whether it's the kids that are sick or the mom, surviving winter colds can seem impossible. Every few years we go through a time of someone being sick almost all the time. There might be a couple days where everyone is healthy but it's rare. These times are especially hard when you have young children. To make it a little bit easier, follow these … [Read more...]
Homeschool Preschool for Cheap
Homeschooling can be quite the adventure. I'm not sure where we'll go from here but this year, for pre-k, we are homeschooling. Homeschooling can also be quite expensive if you buy all the materials you can, expensive books, etc. However, it does not have to cost a lot, especially preschool. You can homeschool preschool for cheap with just a little effort. Here are the things we are doing so far to save money. Use the internet There are so many free resources online for homeschooling, … [Read more...]
Having Two Kids Is Hard
This week I was suppose to write about balancing motherhood with a preschooler and a baby. And I might still write about that some day...just not today. I don't feel like I can write about something that I am currently really struggling with. I knew the transition from one kid to two kids would be hard. Everyone I know who has more than one kid says one to two is the hardest transition. But, mamas, it's really hard. Pregnancy was really rough for me then we had baby #2 five weeks early which … [Read more...]
Saving Money on Back to School Shopping
How is it already time to start back to school shopping? Confession: I don't even need to go back to school shopping but I look forward to it every year. I may have a slight obsession with office products. I'm always on the hunt for the perfect pen and one can never have too many sticky note pads. However, even with the sales, back to school shopping can be quite expensive, especially depending what is on the list you have received from your child's teacher. Here are some great ideas for saving … [Read more...]
Affordable Preschool Crafts
My daughter loves crafts. I mean, really loves them. The Christmas she was two, she spent her Christmas money on a bunch of random craft supplies like pipe cleaners, glitter glue, and google-y eyes. Personally, I like fast crafts that don't cost a lot of money, especially if they use things I might already have around the house. I feel like most preschool crafts only last a month or two at best so why spend a lot of money on the supplies? With that in mind, I took to the blog world to find the … [Read more...]
Creating an Affordable Outdoor Play Space
I think most moms would agree that outside play is important. Not just for the moms who get a little break when the kids are outside ( ;) ) but also for the kids. However, a quick look online or a walk through the outdoor toy section at the store shows that an affordable outdoor play space can be difficult to attain if you don't stay focused. There are so many great ideas and items to make outdoor play fun...but also expensive. With a few simple tips and ideas, it doesn't have to be. Here are … [Read more...]
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