On frugality and teenagers
In last week’s survey, quite a few of you said you wondered how it’s possible to stay frugal when you’ve got teens in the house. …
Parenting
About the sewing machine thing…
When I posted my summer bucket list, a lot of you noticed I put down, “Teach the girls how to use the sewing machine.” And …
Why I declutter WITH my kids instead of FOR them
Some of you wrote in wondering how to declutter with kids, so I’ve been wanting to write about this for a little while now. And …
Top 3 Baby Gear Wins and Fails (plus some homeschooling questions)
Every Monday, I answer a few of the questions that my readers send me. If you have a question you’d like me to answer in …
multitasker toys for the win
The other day, Joshua helped the girls make this amusement park ride out of Knex. The battery operated motor makes it go around in circles, …
I’m one of those women who doesn’t want to “have it all”.*
*depending on the definition of having it all, that is The internets have been sort of abuzz about Anne-Marie Slaughter’s article (uh, really it’s more …
Monday Q&A | Wasting Non-Food Consumables, Indoor Rugs, and Staying Fit
Every Monday, I answer a few of the questions that my readers send me. If you have a question you’d like me to answer in …
How we’re saving for our kids’ college
Given that Mr. FG and I have four kids, college savings are definitely on our radar, especially now that our oldest is approaching his teen …
Thrifty Cloth Diapering | A guest post
Hi everyone! Today we have a guest post from a fellow frugal blogger (she’s a friend of one of my former piano students, who is …
Monday Q&A | Family Worship and Children’s Chores
Every Monday, I answer a few of the questions that my readers send me. If you have a question you’d like me to answer in …
Monday Q&A | Car Seats, Kneading, & Overnight Rolls
Every Monday, I answer a few of the questions that my readers send me. If you have a question you’d like me to answer in …
Monday Q&A | Cheerful, Prompt Obedience, Store-brands, and Product Parties
Every Monday, I answer a few of the questions that my readers send me. If you have a question you’d like me to answer in …
Monday Q&A | An oil-changing bet, plus parenting and personalities
Every Monday, I answer a few of the questions that my readers send me. If you have a question you’d like me to answer in …
Monday Q&A | Meal Ideas, Menu Deviations, and Table Waste
Every Monday, I answer a few of the questions that my readers send me. If you have a question you’d like me to answer in …
How Second-Hand Items Help Me Be More Gracious
Several months back, I found this frame at Goodwill for $2.50. I LOVE it when I find frames with mats, because mats take a picture …