Are you a homemaker? Attempting? Homeschooling Mom? Mom or Wife? Then what I am about to tell you about is going to get you EXCITED. Starting on April 29, there is a HUGE eBook bundle for the homemaker, mom, wife, homeschooler, woman, you name it there is a book for you in this 97 eBook […]
Three Ps to Holiday Organization
October 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Are you tired of the chaos you experience every year from mid November, through the first of the New Year? Would you like to simplify this season and be ready for company more than 20 minutes before they arrive? Would you like to be done shopping for your groceries and gifts long before the crowds […]
Home Ec Days not Homeschool?
May 11, 2012 by 7 Comments
I read an article the other day that has me a bit disgruntled. Sorry, I didn’t save the link as I just clicked out of it. I am also not going to say that everything in that article was bad, but, it did leave a bad taste in my mouth and several others. It implied […]
Sewing Kits 4 Kids Review
September 7, 2011 by 1 Comment
Do you have children who want to learn to sew by hand? Are you unsure of how to do some of those hand stitches? Do you want your children Sewing Kits 4 Kids. can help. They carry many different projects on different levels, from sewing through punched holes to make a bag, (lacing), to sewing […]
Goal Planning Monday~July 11
July 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
This week is going to be busy. I have goals for fitness, organization and fun for my family. This week in our small community only comes around one time a year, so, even though it is hotter then blue blazes out, I plan to help my family enjoy the frugal activities offered. Monday Goals: Cut […]
The Homeschool Mother’s Journal~Summer Edition
July 1, 2011 by 3 Comments
In my life this week… I have been a sewing maniac…I made two modest swimsuits, one for myself and one for my oldest daughter. I also started water aerobics with some local gals in the evenings on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays. I started Thursday, so I can rest up for Tuesdays class. In our homeschool […]
Modest Swimsuits the Frugal way…Sew Your Own…
July 1, 2011 by 4 Comments
A few days ago, I talked about modest on a budget. I mentioned I had planned to make my oldest and myself swimsuits…well, guess what, THEY ARE DONE. There were times during the construction of these swim suits that the $120+ custom made price sounds really good, however really for the most part they were […]
Modesty within Budget
June 16, 2011 by 7 Comments
Over the years of being a mom to daughters, I have become quite concerned over the clothing choices my daughters have. In fact, many of their clothes come from second hand stores, friends, or I make them. The current trends on the market just don’t seem to fit the standards my husband and I have […]
Life Skills in the Homeschool
March 22, 2011 by 1 Comment
We are big on life skills. In fact at times, I think my children learn a lot more out of the mores then in the books. Rarely can life skills be learned in a book, character lessons, yes, but actually being able to carry those out, no. In our family, we incorporate life skills in […]
DIY Welding Sleeves
July 20, 2010 by 6 Comments
A few weeks ago, my husband, Brad, was working with another area welder, Steve. It was a hot day, and both men were wearing short sleeved shirts. After a little while, Steve whipped out two pair of welding sleeves. They cover and protect a welder’s arms from flying sparks and the UV light that is […]
My loss your gain!!! Passionate Housewives Giveaway still going until I am up in the morning!!!
June 24, 2010 by Leave a Comment
I lost my internet yesterday afternoon, and therefore, was unable to draw a winner. So, my loss of internet is your gain to get an extra day to get your entries in. Hurry over here to get entered, and while you are at it, get in on my homemaking giveaway. Good Luck!!!
Frugal Wall Sized Dry Erase Board in the Homeschool—many uses.
June 22, 2010 by 7 Comments
As many of you know, I like to be frugal, and when I read on a message board about using a shower board as a dry erase board, my imagination went crazy with ideas. I started by purchasing a 4 x 8 sheet of Shower Board from our local Lumber Yard. It cost $23, though […]
Homeschool Workboxes in the Garden
April 28, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Over the last couple of weeks, we have done a ton of gardening. Yesterday we planted some seeds. I placed the seed packets in their workboxes for their school. So, we had math, science, and all in one project. We planted flowers, gourds, eggplant, lavender, cilantro, dill, and more for seeds. In all there are […]
Frugal Friday-Update on Laptop Sleeve and other Frugal Tips
February 5, 2010 by Leave a Comment
My laptop sleeve is still in the works. I have all the blocks sewn together, it now looks like the top of a quilt. I have never actually quilted before, so I am stopping until a friend or my mom can come help me. So, my frugal tip is… If you can learn a new […]
Frugal Friday-Making My Own Laptop Sleeve-My Plan -Not a Tute
January 29, 2010 by Leave a Comment
As I have posted before, I am getting a laptop as a late Christmas gift. I have looked at different laptop sleeves and find that none have all the goodies that I want for a reasonable price. So, being that I love to sew, and love to create, I am going to attempt this. I […]
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Digging out of the Homemaking Slump—Homemaking Giveaway
PLEASE NOTE: though the product is still well liked here. I have found that the honesty and moral values of this company have since changed, or become very obvious to me. At this time, I would be very cautious ordering anything from here. I am sorry to have to add this to this post, but […]