This year, I will celebrate my 32nd Mother’s Day! I am particularly grateful and humbled on Mother’s Day, because at one point in my life, I was told that I probably wouldn’t be able to have children. That was 9 kids ago. Some came by birth, others by adoption. Still others I never met. …
Homemaking
54 Ways to Be More Sustainable
Sustainability is all the rage today, and for good reason! Creating more self-reliance in your life brings more freedom from unfulfilling jobs, stress and debt. Regardless of where you live or what season of life you find yourself, there are ways to be more sustainable every day! Here are “54 Ways to Be More Sustainable”!…
How to Make Your Own Laundry Detergent and Pre-Treat
I can’t even begin to quantify how much money you’ll save over the years by learning to make your own laundry detergent and pre-treat! With our big family and with using cloth diapers with my babies, I’ve saved thousands, yes I said thousands of dollars using our homemade laundry soap and pre-treat. This is…
25 Habits You Need NOW for Financial Breakthrough
It’s a new year and a time for reflection about what was good about last year and not so good. Is your financial situation better than it was last year? Maybe worse? Welcome to “25 Habits You Need NOW for Financial Freedom”! I hear this a lot. Some people have spending problems, others have income…
7 Fabulous Boxed Breakfast Cereal Replacements That Your Family Will Love
Ditch the cold boxed breakfast cereal and grab hold of these inexpensive and quick replacements! Your family will be full faster and better nourished! With just a little weekend preparation, you can have breakfast ready all week long in just a matter of minutes! What I really love about these recipes is that…