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Six Critical Skills for Frugal and Eco-Friendly Kids

These are frugal times, and these are times when environmental consciousness is rising. How can you prepare your kids to live as adults when times are more frugal and much more ecologically conscious? This generation of parents has lost a lot of the skills that our grandparents had. I know I have, and I’m trying to regain them. Here are six ways that you can help your children become frugal adults. By modeling these skills and allowing your kids to help, you’ll give them great know-how for the future. Preparing Food Prepared food is something that is easy for kids … Continue reading →

“The Gift of an Ordinary Day”

I recently read a book written by Katrina Kenison, “The Gift of an Ordinary Day: A Mother’s Memoir.” I first heard about it through one of the blogs I subscribe to. What immediately appealed to me was that it was about a mother facing that stage of life in which she is learning to let go of her teenagers. However there was more to the story than that. It was also about a mother’s quest to simplify her life. The family makes a couple of moves that are impacting in a variety of ways. They end up moving from what … Continue reading →

Cleaning Supplies as a Gift Idea

Do you know someone who is moving into a new home? Perhaps it is your child’s first apartment. Or you know of a couple who is getting married and will be starting off fresh. It might not sound like the greatest gift idea but putting together a housekeeping basket might be just what they need. Think about what it’s like to start off with nothing. You have dishes to buy, linens and the list goes on. So what are some basic cleaning supplies that can be assembled into a basket? Here are some ideas. Dusting Supplies – microfiber cloths (my … Continue reading →

Group Scrapbook Gift

\ When a dear friend moved across the country, many of us were very sad yet excited for her new life. She was such a part of our lives that finding a gift that said how much we appreciated her proved impossible. What trinket or knick knack could express how much love we had in our hearts or how thankful we were for all the wonderful memories? We racked our brains until one lady suggested that we make a group scrapbook to present to her at the farewell dinner. We all loved the idea so much that we worked very … Continue reading →

Frugal Housewarming Gifts

Whether you have a brand new neighbor or good friends who are moving to a new place, you can provide a wonderful and special housewarming gift that won’t break the budget. Here are some ideas. Fresh from the garden Why not take a look at your garden and divide some of your perennials? New plants and flowers might just be the thing to provide a nice welcome and give the new owners something special that they can plant right away. You can also offer to help plant, as part of the gift. Picture perfect Find a special picture of the … Continue reading →

Home Blog Week in Review: December 1st Through December 7th

Today we finally made some real progress with decorating our home for Christmas. The holidays are here! You can expect many more posts about the holidays at home. Meanwhile, check out last week’s blog posts. December 1st Home Week in Review: November 24th Through November 30th After last week’s running around for the holiday, I am looking forward to a quiet week at home. How was your week? If you missed any posts, check them out here. December 2nd Home Month in Review: November 2008 Is your home ready for the holidays and winter? Now that November is over, it … Continue reading →

What Affects Friendship?

Friendship seems to be the ‘in’ topic at the moment. Everywhere I find articles about friendship making friends, keeping friends, letting go of friends, dealing with friends in specific situations. I’ve written several myself on the topic. It all made me wonder why friendship has recently become such a big topic. Is it because people are so pressured for time and time poor in today’s society that relationships, whether that be romantic or friendly relationships are the first to suffer? Is it because people move more often than they did in earlier times and those moves often put people further … Continue reading →

Howl’s Moving Castle – Diana Wynne Jones

In fairy tales, it’s always the youngest who saves the kingdom, wins the fortune, or outsmarts the dragon. The heroine of Howl’s Moving Castle knows this because she lives in the land of Ingary, where not only is there such a thing as a Royal wizard, but where there are things like boots that let you take twenty-one mile steps. Alas, Sophie is the eldest. She resigns herself to a boring life. No part of Sophie’s life, or this book, is boring though. She has many adventures as she grows into her own gifts and abilities. Sophie’s own brand of … Continue reading →

When a Best Friend Moves

We live in a mobile society. It is rather rare for a child to be born and grow up in the same house in the same neighborhood. This means that one of the realities our children often face is either when they have to move away from friends, or when one of their best friends moves away from them. Either way, it can be a very sad, mournful time and parents need to be attentive to help a child grieve and adjust. It is helpful if you child can know in advance that a friend is moving. While this may … Continue reading →

Moving Gift for a Friend

Moving scrapbook When a good friend is moving away, it can sometimes be challenging to think of something that would be a meaningful gift or memento for them to take along with them to help them remember where they lived. Recently, a group of my friends put together an album for some friends that were moving. I’d like to share a few things that I learned from this project that should help it run smoothly for you and help you create a very meaningful gift for a friend. 1. Pass out a page protector with a sheet of white cardstock … Continue reading →