Parenting: How to Teach Kids to Make Their Own BreakfastI'm a big believer in tasks and chores. I'm pretty much a die-hard Momma Drill Sergeant, handing out orders and jobs to anyone in my path. We've handed out a small list of "duties" and responsibilities to my 7-year-old, but I have a favorite: he takes care of his…
Home Management: 5 Steps to Frugal Living in the KitchenA kitchen, with all its gadgets and gourmet food, has the potential to take up more than its fair share of your family's budget. But, taking simple steps can equal large savings, helping you move closer to adopting a frugal living lifestyle. In this, part two of our…
Food Prep: Essential Baking Tools for Your Kitchenmom • meal time • recipes • food
Food—When it comes to cooking and baking, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with the multitude of kitchen tools found on the shelves of home goods stores. From apple corers to corn zippers to tomato knives, there’s a gadget for just about every kitchen task. And it’s easy to …
I have loved being a mom and watching my two boys develop passions for various hobbies. I’ve been most intrigued by those I thought were passing phases, but became a part of them. For example, 4 years ago, my then 6 year-old son announced he wanted to be a chef…
Discover the productive and calming effects of cleaning through defining routines. Here's how:
Have a cleaning morning every week.
Notice I used the word “morning” instead of “day.” Part of the great thing about cleaning is enjoying the fruits of your scrubbing after the fact. My most productive times are…
