Couponing is a strategy by which many families can stretch their dollars. I personally used to be very deep into couponing--spending probably 5 or 6 hours a week seeking out the best bang for my buck. In fact, couponing is why I began my blog (family and friends wanted to learn how I was doing it, … [Read more...] about 3 Reasons Why I Don’t Coupon {Much} Any More and 7 Ways I Now Save Money
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5 Reasons for Why We Live Naturally
I have often been asked why we choose to live a natural, or green, lifestyle. Before I delve into the reasons, I do want to let you know that we don't do it to be pretentious or snotty as many "green people" are believed to be. We do it because we believe it is what is best for our family. We also … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons for Why We Live Naturally
Five Ways to Update Your Bedroom on a Shoestring
Have you been thinking about updating your bedroom? It’s probably an area of the home where you spend a lot of your time, so a makeover could seriously lift your mood and improve the way you feel about your living space. And if money is tight, this doesn’t mean that you can’t start your own … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Update Your Bedroom on a Shoestring
Sleep Number m7 Memory Foam Bed Review
My husband and I both suffer from two different yet rather serious physical conditions. My husband has been officially diagnosed with fibromyalgia (had a sleep test done to confirm it), a condition rare in males, and I endure severe pain every day in my legs and back from a bulging disc in my spine. … [Read more...] about Sleep Number m7 Memory Foam Bed Review
{When You Must Buy} Cleaning Edition–Top Picks for the Most Natural Purchased Cleaning Products
I believe that the best way to clean your home is to use homemade cleaners. You know exactly what ingredients go into it and it's super cheap. But, what if you can't make your own cleaning supplies or simply don't want to? Maybe you work two or more jobs (and yes, parenting does count as a job!). … [Read more...] about {When You Must Buy} Cleaning Edition–Top Picks for the Most Natural Purchased Cleaning Products
The Totally Toddler {and Adult} Friendly Bathroom {With Free Printables}
The Little Mister is now mostly potty trained, the Little Guy will be catching up within a year or so, we plan on having more wee ones in the future, and I often do babysitting (including toddlers). Because of all this toddlerness, I decided to just go all-out and make our bathroom totally … [Read more...] about The Totally Toddler {and Adult} Friendly Bathroom {With Free Printables}