Category Archives: Family

How to Get your Toddler to Eat Vegetables

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Christie

My son is at that age where he’s starting to push away his vegetables. Oh the joy! He was doing so well!! Now more vegetables land on the floor than in his mouth. While I am not an expert, and … Continue reading →

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Frugal Family Fun

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Christie

School is out, Summer is here and  you’re probably looking for cheap (or free) activities to do with your children. For those super hot, scorching days you may want to do something indoors. Here are two great options to look … Continue reading →

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Clutter Busting Challenge: Part 8

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Christie

As the Clutter Busting Challenge wraps up, so has my packing. I will be so glad once we get settled into our new place next week! We are now using paper plates and cups, since we packed all our good … Continue reading →

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Clutter Busting Challenge: Part 7

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Christie

As the Clutter Busting Challenging is winding down, so is my packing! Thanks to the help of my sister yesterday, we finished packing the kitchen and china cabinet. I now have left the bathrooms and two closets. I have to … Continue reading →

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Clutter Busting Challenge: Part 6

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Christie

While packing up the kitchen for our move, I found a few random things that needed to get tossed!   I got rid of: expired vegetable seeds, lids that had no container to match, and containers that didn’t have lids! … Continue reading →

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Clutter Busting Challenge: Part 5

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Christie

In my attempts to purge clutter from my home, over the weekend I tackled a few craft drawers that were in my closet. This is what I found: Sewing stuff (and a few random other items)… More sewing stuff… And … Continue reading →

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Clutter Busting Challange: Part 4

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Christie

So this week I went through this cabinet, getting rid of things we don’t use and packing the rest for our big move.   In that cabinet, I got rid of a good size stack of expired coupon inserts and … Continue reading →

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Clutter Busting Challenge: Part 3

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Christie

I am absolutely loving every bit of “purging” as we prepare to move! This week I finally decided to get rid of a few clothing items and shoes that just don’t fit well, so I rarely wear them.   I … Continue reading →

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Clutter Busting Challenge: Part 2

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Christie

Yesterday I shared a picture of some items we have recently purged from our home for the “Clutter Busting Challenge” hosted by Money Saving Mom!  Here’s another picture for today: This week I decided to get rid of some sewing … Continue reading →

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Clutter Busting Challenge: Part 1

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Christie

This month the Money Saving Mom is hosting a “Clutter Busting Challenge”, asking people to get rid of 7 things every day for the month of May.   This challenge comes at a great time for me since we are … Continue reading →

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