My Grandma’s Most Helpful Hints

My grandmother has put together one of the sweetest, most thoughtful and most useful gifts I’ve ever received. She has given this gift to all the granddaughters so far. Basically it’s a cookbook, but really, it’s so much more! Inside she included family-favorite recipes with coordinating grocery lists, and I use it daily. Over the last two … Continue reading →

Report Card? Check…Finally.

A few months ago, I told you all about the website I’d chosen to use for our gradebook/hour logging. I chose this because it was free and not terribly difficult to use. Click on the picture to go straight to homeschoolskedtrack.com or see the original review here. Severe procrastination and poor follow-through means I JUST … Continue reading →

DIY 3-Ingredient Deodorant. Paraben-Free, just $0.13 per STICK!

By now, you know I am a big believer in DIY. From laundry detergent and fabric softener to wipes and nursing tops, I DIY as much as possible. So, when I heard that the a chemical in most store-brand deodorants and antiperspirants (paraben) had been linked to cancer, I started researching the possibility of making … Continue reading →

Softest Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever

One of the biggest money savers we’ve come across is homemade treats. Pre-packaged sweets that are safe are usually stupidly expensive, and J and I like to cook anyway, so why not right? Today, I’m sharing one of our absolute favorites. Yes, that is the name of the recipe. No, I’m not being conceited. These … Continue reading →

Mom Essentials: Pocket Nanny Review

Months ago, the ItzBeen Pocket Nanny came to my attention via Pinterest. Immediately, I wanted it! Now, almost 8 months later, this wonderful little invention has shown up everywhere from Mom magazines to People’s list of cool mom gadgets. Here’s my personal review and experience with the Pocket Nanny in all it’s glory! First of … Continue reading →

Moby Wrapping and the Art of Imitation

When the house was full of kiddos, the Moby wrap saved my life. Chasing after two 2-year-olds is nearly impossible when there’s a newborn needing to be held and you’re, oh 34+ weeks pregnant. So I wrapped. And so did they It doesn’t get much cuter. Continue reading →