odds and ends

Fruit Storage: How to Wash and Store Fruit to Make It Last Longer

June 28, 2012

We eat alot of fruit (how to get your kids to eat fruit) and over the years I’ve tried quite a few methods to make it last longer.  Since fruit is expensive (how to save money on fruit) and it typically spoils so quickly, I wanted to share my method for washing and storing fruit. [...]

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Save Money using Your Freezer

March 16, 2012

If you are anything like me, you love your freezer because it allows me to stock on bargain items and store them in my freezer for a later date. The kicker here is I recently learned (yes, at my age, lol) that you can save non-food items in your freezer as well. Make room for [...]

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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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Homemade Paint for Kids

homemade paint March 19, 2011

Recently, I was hard at work and my 6 year old wanted to paint.  I didn’t have time to run to the store, but I did really need something to occupy her time, so I decided to give making my own non-toxic paint a try.  Worked out better than I thought, took only 5 minutes, [...]

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Pick Me

January 22, 2009

These guys have skills!

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I'm Back!

October 25, 2008

Sorry I did not post a Freebie Friday this week. We were without internet for a few days. A few days!!! Eeek! You don’t realize how much you depend on something until it’s gone.

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Sorry for My Absence

August 20, 2008

Sorry I haven’t been around lately. We’re busy packing, decluttering, and we’ll be moving this weekend. I have someone lined up to do this week’s Freebie Friday. So stay tuned!

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Yard Sale Madness

July 15, 2008

We had our moving sale Saturday.  It was a crazy, draining, and profitable day.  We made over $2900!!!!  Can you believe it?  If you’re interested, click over to Thrifty Mommy for more details.  I’ll also be posting some yard sale tips this Friday (hopefully!).

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Happy 5th Birthday, Princess!

July 4, 2008
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