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8 Tips for Creating Strong, Healthy Family Bonds
In the trenches of every day life it can seem like your family is falling apart. There are power struggles with strong-will kids, communication breakdowns with your husband and disagreements over...
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4 Misconceptions About Budgeting
Budgeting gets a bad rap sometimes. People here the word “budget” and they scatter like roaches from the light. There's a misconception that budgeting means you have to live within strict rules, have...
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8 Reasons You Need to Stop Shopping Online
Shopping online is an awesome way to go. No lines, no stores, no traffic and for the introverts – no people! But there is a dark side to shopping online that get many people into trouble financially....
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Homemade Infant Formula
Formula feeding never crossed my mind during my pregnancy. I had learned so much about the benefits of breastmilk and I felt it was the right choice for our son. I planned accordingly with nursing...
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When God Knows Better
Several years ago I had to let go of a dream, a deep desire God had given me. It seemed strange to let go of something that God himself planted in my heart yet I knew it was right. I had forgotten the...
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Nourishing Gluten-Free Crock Pot Granola
Several months ago our son went on a gluten, dairy, cashew, sugar, peanut, and egg-free diet. Yeah. My friend described it as the cardboard and bacon diet. We did it and it was successful. We were able...
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Understanding Sex Hormones
Having a basic understanding of how the female body works and what function our sex hormones have is important in all stages of life. Many women put off learning about and dealing with hormone issues...
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40 Things I’ve Learned in the Last 40 (or so) years.
Turning 40 came and went like any other day in the life of a work-at-home, homeschooling mama. I got up, did my thing, and went for dinner. Age has always just been a number to me. I've always felt...
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Can You Handle a Sudden Income Loss?
Can your family handle a sudden income loss? If you've watched any mainstream news lately you undoubtedly heard of the heartache of thousands of government workers as they face missed paychecks due to...
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5 Things to Do If You Have A Sudden Income Loss
A sudden income loss can send a family into panic. Whether it is a government shut down, lay off, termination, or emergency a sudden income loss is a stressful event. If you're facing a missed paycheck...
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How Do I Avoid Lust? It’s Everywhere!
How can you avoid lust? Is there a way to avoid sexual temptation when it seems to be all around you? Reader O.M. emailed me this question: “How can one avoid lust? I mean there are sometimes where by...
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Tips for Saving Money on Groceries
Saving money on groceries is one of the best ways you can reduce expenses. The average cost of food per month, per person in America is $250. That's $12,000 a year for a family of four! Know Your Food...
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Are Coupons With the It?
Are coupons worth it? Most people think that saving $5 each trip to the grocery store would be great…unless they had to actually take the time to find coupons, clip them out and present them to the...
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Oh no, Summer was too expensive! Now what do I do?
How long will the expenses of Summer stay with you? For many, the Autumn Season is a financial reckoning of sorts. Vacations, school supplies, and Summer camps can take a toll on your finances that...
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6 Tips To Help You Save on Craft Supplies
Enjoying crafts is something that you are able to have fun with and an activity that can be very satisfying. And, if you homeschool you likely use plenty of craft supplies each year. There are a lot of...
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Low Cost Family Outing Ideas
You want to do fun things as a family but how can you do it without breaking the bank? Low-cost family outings are not as hard to come up with as you might think. Concerts, movies, and vacations can...
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Thanksgiving On A Budget: Ideas to Save
Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks, and pretty much stuffing ourselves with too much food. It seems that can be done on a limited budget if necessary. So how can we cut expenses while still...
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Preparing Thanksgiving Dinner on a Budget
Hosting Thanksgiving dinner could be viewed as a burden. The joy of the season might be dampened by concern for not exceeding a meager budget. Don't allow money worries to inhibit your opportunity to...
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Low-Cost Creative Christmas Gifts
According to CNN.com, last year the average American family planned to spend around $920 on holiday gifts. With families feeling the pinch of recent economic uncertainty, many are asking, “How can we...
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How To Save Money on Kids Clothing
It's on the mind of almost every mama, “How can I save money on kid's clothing?“. Whether it's back to school shopping, a holiday, a growing child, or filling in gaps in a wardrobe throughout the year,...
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