Tired of struggling to come up with new ideas for dinner? Do you have to run out to the store multiple times during the week? Do you keep forgetting the one thing you need for your dinner recipe? You need a plan. Plain and simple. If you're not used to meal planning, you may need to get into the habit of writing it all down before you head to the ... read more
Living Life as Moms
Positively Mothering or at least trying
Amazing Vanilla Fruit Dip Recipe
Isn't it the hardest thing to find the right foods your kids will love and that is good for them? I know my kids would be happy eating pizza and burgers each and every day. However, as a parent, that surely is not happening. We've instilled a love of fruit in our kids and it's our go-to snack for the whole family. A third of our grocery bill goes to fresh ... read more
Vietnamese Butter Beef Recipe
Our favorite time is spent enjoying great food with my mother's home cooking. No matter how much I watch her cook, I can never replicate what she does with her food. Mine are never as good. It's also the memories we share as we all sit around the table and eat together as a family. With a house full of boys, food is a major love in our house. Good food ... read more
Learn Life Skills in the Kitchen
Want to save your sanity? Have your kids start helping you in the kitchen. My 4-year-old loves helping me in the kitchen, when we're baking, she's the first one to volunteer and loves adding the ingredients and mixing. She also loves to add the mixture to the baking dish or muffin tin, with help of course. I figure that this is our time to hang out while ... read more
5 Tips to Reduce Stress for Moms
Are you feeling overwhelmed? How can you reduce your own stress levels as a mom? As a mother, your job is a 24 hour one, children need to eat, go to school, learn, play, bathe, and sleep, all with your help. It's no wonder, we feel burnt out by the end of the day. What can you do to make sure that your day goes a little more smoothly and that you can ... read more
5 Tips for Back to School Savings
Back to school season can be a bit stressful for those on a budget. The good news is there are so many ways you can save money at back to school sales. Whether you start early or carefully compare prices, you can make your budget stretch farther. Let's take a closer look at tips to save money during back to school sales. 5 Tips for Back to School ... read more
7 Tips to Get Kids Back on Schedule for School
School starts in just a few weeks and you have a big problem. Your kids are going to be bed later and later and getting up later and later. If you want to get your kids back on schedule for school, there are a number of easy tips you can follow. Tips to Get Kids Back on Schedule for School 1. Slowly Adjust Bedtime Sending your kids to bed ... read more
