Nativity picture books play a big part in our December traditions. Every night leading up to Christmas, I read my kids a different Christmas themed bedtime story. Some are silly and goofy, but we always make sure to sprinkle our best nativity picture books as well. I am excited to share with you some nativity…
Foster thankfulness in your children every day in November with a thankful tree! This DIY craft will inspire gratitude, and can be repeated year after year. Thankful Tree: How it Works Everyday in November, ask your kids what they are thankful for, and write it on a leaf. Place the leaf on the branches at…
Making homemade baby food is a great way to go green and save some green!  I love that you know exactly what is in the food – no preservatives or fillers.  Plus it is cheaper and it tastes better!  I could especially tell this when comparing homemade vs. store bought green beans.  Yuck! 10 Tips for Making Homemade…
The best gift I have given Isaac is his ABC book. It is filled with pictures from his first year, and he loves reading it. It is not hard to make a personalized ABC photo book! Here is everything you need to know to get started. This post contains affiliate links. How to Make a…
Stitch Fix, the personalized at-home shopping experience, has launch a new division just for children. Stitch Fix Kids invited my children, Grace and Noah, to try it out. I’m excited to give you my full and honest review from the perspective of a frugal mom. Update: This post was originally written in 2018 when Stitch…
I used to feel guilty because my kids don’t have a lot of daily chores. Then I started making chore lists for the kids on Saturdays like my mom used to do. Saturday chore lists are magical. Grace and Noah have fully embraced them, and I have learned (once again) that I need to find…