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The History Behind Mom Grows Up
I think it’s time we discussed how this blog came about. It was a combination of many things, really, but the number one reason I started this blog was because we were broke. HA! I wish I could say it started as a passion project, but it truly did not.
How to get started homeschooling with minimal stress
Here we are starting another school year smack dab in the middle of a global pandemic. What will a socially distanced school year look like for our kids? Nobody could have predicted the state of the world this year, and certainly nobody could have seen how deeply it would affect the schools. Many parents are asking themselves, “Am I cut out for educating my child?”
The Grocery Budget Challenge Proves to Be Challenging
James came home from Wal-Mart and said, “I did something bad.” That single sentence sums up week two on the grocery budget challenge for me. The “bad” thing he did was spend $2.50 on a six pack of Dr. Pepper. He stared at me, I stared at him
What I’ve Learned During the Grocery Budget Challenge
Here is what I spent this week on groceries, what’s on the menu, what I learned, and the mistakes I made while shopping. What doesn’t kill me makes me stronger, right? Here we go.
My Money Saving Game Plan
Let’s take a second and talk about money. Everybody loves talking about how they save it, make it, spend it and everything in between. It…
How I Organized My Homeschool Room
It was “organized” chaos. Only it wasn’t organized at all and before long, it started to give me anxiety. I could not breathe in that space! It was not only disorganized, but it had also become a dumping ground for everything that lacked a place in the house. After a while, I didn’t even want to teach the kids in that room, or go in there at all. So much of my time was spent digging for what I needed, not knowing if I’d find it. It was terrible, until I finally listened to my best friend.
What Nobody Will Tell You About Starting a Blog
Blogging is hard. It’s hard! I feel like people tell you that, but we all get blinded by the dollar signs. You think “it’s hard,…
HOW TO GET AHEAD & STAY AHEAD OF DAILY CHORES
Once you create these new habits in your family, you will notice you have more time on your hands and less stress in your life. Now that daily chores aren’t so burdensome in my life, I am figuring out a deep cleaning schedule and a way to simplify meals. Once again, making one good habit has led to more good habits. I feel in control, my kids fight less, I fight less, and I am finally enjoying life.
5 Lessons I learned from my Grandparents About Saving Money
Hear me out, it is ridiculous, but it is true. My grandparents don’t think ANYTHING is cheap or a good deal. You are always being ripped off, especially if you buy something without haggling, without a coupon, or if it isn’t on sale. Simple as that. I started applying this mentality to my own purchases and especially when telling my kids no, and it has worked like a charm.