Welcome to Monday Matters! Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. The best thing about the holidays is the spirit of giving that surrounds this time of year. I love to shop for gifts through companies that … [Read more...]
Best Homemade Chewy Granola Bars Ever
Easy and cost effective homemade delicious chewy granola bars. With school back in session, you'll want healthy snacks for school lunches. We happen to homeschool, but that doesn't mean we're ever home. I was looking for a healthier and cheaper option to keep us full on our adventures. I found a great recipe and as always, I changed it … [Read more...]
10 Steps to Independent Kids Bathroom Routine #LetsTalkBums
Do your kids know what is expected of them enough to take care of their own needs in the bathroom? Even young kids can handle it if they are set up for success. Make your kids bathroom routines doable for less mess, and greater efficiency. If you have young kids, leaving them alone in the bathroom can quickly spell disaster, yet eventually … [Read more...]
$200 Educational Toys Planet Gift Card Giveaway
Get your Holiday shopping started early with Educational Toys Planet $200 Gift Card. Beat both store and online crowds in 2013 by engaging in "preseason" toy shopping! As always, we have you covered with thousands of hand-picked gifts for kids from hundreds of manufacturers. Feel free to enter below and/or host on your blog for free and earn … [Read more...]
Prepairing for a productive, fun, homeschool year
Today was my son's official first day of school! As we're homeschooler's this didn't affect us too drastically. Though I did start organizing over the last few weeks. I now realize I should have included a before photo so you can see that this really is organized! We live in a tiny townhouse and this is the only space we have for all … [Read more...]
Couponing
I started an experiment about two weeks ago and so far it's working out great! This summer I am going to try (somewhat) extreme couponing. I'm not going to get too crazy about it and buy a million shampoos and stock my house floor to ceiling! I just want to see if I really can save money and on items I use, not junk food. I've … [Read more...]