When you look at baby supply checklists, it is easy to see why people say that babies are so expensive. You’re sure to break the bank if you purchase all of these purported essentials! The good news is that not all of these must-haves are essential. Many are convenient to have, but you’ll do just fine without them. Others are just plain … [Read more...] about Baby “Essentials” You May Want to Skip
Cost of Homemade vs. Prepackaged Breakfast Sandwiches
Homemade foods tend to be healthier and often cost less than their prepackaged counterparts. Thus, whenever possible, I try to make homemade varieties. Sometimes I wonder if it is really more affordable to make homemade versions. This week my husband and I crunched some numbers so we could compare the cost of homemade versus prepackaged … [Read more...] about Cost of Homemade vs. Prepackaged Breakfast Sandwiches
8 Everyday Ways to Be a Good Neighbor
We are blessed to be surrounded by amazing neighbors in our new neighborhood. We’re so grateful for this and are committed to being good neighbors to them. Unfortunately, the term “neighbors” often doesn’t conjure up the feelings of warmth, cooperation, and solidarity that it once did. There are a number of reasons for this and just as … [Read more...] about 8 Everyday Ways to Be a Good Neighbor
Spring 2016 Menu
I’m chasing after a toddler and dealing with the fatigue of pregnancy, so I’ve focused on easy-to-prepare meals while planning my family’s menu for this spring. I’ve detailed my menu planning process previously (read about it here). In summary, I develop a new monthly menu at the start of each season. We use each menu for the three … [Read more...] about Spring 2016 Menu
Riveting Reads: January and February 2016
Though I am a blogger, I also enjoy reading blog posts written by others. Not a week goes by that I don’t read inspiring, insightful, and thought-provoking posts. I often pin these posts to my Pinterest page. I’ll keep doing this, but I’m also going to start sharing some of the posts here so that you can benefit from them, as … [Read more...] about Riveting Reads: January and February 2016
5 Ways Married Women Can Support Their Single Friends
In the years before I met my husband, I watched my good friends meet, date, and say “I do” to the men of their dreams. As the only single woman among my friends, I often felt alone and misunderstood. I promised myself at that time that if I were ever in their place that I would go out of my way to support my single friends. Before I say … [Read more...] about 5 Ways Married Women Can Support Their Single Friends
12 Flavorful Ways to Marinate Chicken
We tend to eat a lot of chicken. In fact, we eat so much of it that sometimes I get tired of it! Without a little creativity, it just gets old. Fortunately, there are numerous ways to jazz up chicken so it’s not boring. One of the easiest and most affordable ways to do this is to use marinades. After a few hours soaking in one of these, … [Read more...] about 12 Flavorful Ways to Marinate Chicken
Building a Functional Command Center
Until recently, my husband and I had a chronic problem with clutter on our dining table. Mail, pens, coupons, coins, grocery lists, etc. were always scattered on the tabletop. Our solution to this problem was to create a command center, which is an area in the home designed to keep the family organized. Let me describe the components we … [Read more...] about Building a Functional Command Center
