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Eating Healthy on a Budget

January 26, 2012

We all know how important it is to eat a healthy diet, but there are many people who say they can’t because they don’t think they can’t afford healthy food. In reality, one could actually save money by switching to a healthy diet, and they don’t have to sacrifice flavor either. Here are a few [...]

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[Giveway] Kicking Up Your Heels With Zumba

January 13, 2012

Last week I was contacted to see if I might like to try a free sample from Yahoo!’s Shine, because they’re releasing a fitness Get It Guide. You have probably seen some of their other guides.  The toys guide was my favorite, as I never know what to buy anyone else’s kids. The Shine rep told [...]

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Gamification – Stealthy Eating Plan for Fussy Eaters

December 12, 2011

Occasionally I allow guest bloggers to share their knowledge with my readers.  These posts are not sponsored and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of this blog.  However, I take pains to make sure that only informative content appears on this blog.  As always, I appreciate your feedback.  If you are interested in submitting a guest [...]

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Managing Computers as a Homeschooler

July 12, 2011

We homeschool our four kids (aged 6-13) and computers were a real hurdle for us. How do we make sure everyone gets enough time, but not too much time?  How do we keep an eye on them?  (both solved here)  How do we corral all the stuff that one inevitably collects as a computer user? [...]

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Taming Bedtime: Getting your kids to bed on time

July 11, 2011

It’s really past my bedtime and yet again I’m waiting on little ones to bed down. I’m sure you’ve been there. You’re tired, your spouse is tired, and the babies aren’t sleepy at all. Most nights we win this battle, but some nights, like tonight, I can only eat tons of chocolate and attempt to [...]

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Encourage Your Children To Eat Their Fruits and Vegetables

July 7, 2011

In our house, veggies and fruits are just part of our daily habit.  I know that parents struggle with making sure that their kids get enough of these important anti-oxidant-filled goodies though, so I thought I’d share a few strategies that we use to tempt our kids with fruits and vegetables. Offer Fruits Often When [...]

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Taming the Grocery List

July 6, 2011

Over the years I’ve struggled to keep up with a grocery list.  I’ve used fancy bound grocery list pads, Excel spreadsheets, post-it notes, and the back of envelopes, but I never have any of them when I remember that we’re almost out of toilet paper.  But what I do always have with me is my [...]

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Saving on Fruits and Veggies

July 5, 2011

Fruits and veggies are a staple around our house, so we are always looking for ways to save money on them. Buy Frozen There’s very little difference in frozen fruits and veggies versus fresh.  In fact, because they are flash frozen, they’ve usually got more vitamins/minerals/antioxidants than the ‘fresh’ ones that have been sitting on [...]

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Make Your Own Yogurt and Kefir

July 4, 2011

Yogurt and Kefir are very good for you.  They spur your metabolism, add precious calcium to your diet, assist your body in fighting yeast overgrowth by encouraging a healthy ph balance in your body, and they’re delicious.  Supplementing your families’ diet with these two power foods is a no-brainer.  Use them in desserts, smoothies and as dips [...]

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Quick House Cleaning Tip: Keep Moving!

Becoming An Efficient Housekeeper - House Cleaning Tips June 26, 2011

It’s been more than a decade since I’ve struggled to keep my house clean. I find that if my house is messy, I can’t concentrate on anything that requires brain power, so I have to keep it clean. Over the years, especially during particularly busy times, I’ll lower my standards a bit, but for the [...]

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