Sustainability and Stewardship

What I Would Feed my Family on a Monthly Budget of $250

January 23, 2012

I had way too much fun writing this post.
I hinted on Facebook last week that I was working on a post detailing what I would buy if I could only spend $250 a month for our family of 5 (we currently spend $450, although that does include some household goods/toiletries, which my $250 budget doesn't).
My [...]

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Basic Necessities for a New Baby

January 20, 2012

Written by Natalie Klejwa, Contributing Writer
I'm not a child expert or anything. I've had a few babies. I've learned over the years that there is a lot of paraphernalia out there you could purchase or register for to get ready for your new family member, but most of it is completely unnecessary and a total [...]

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Yes, You Can Stop Using Credit Cards!

January 19, 2012

Written by Kate Tietje, Contributing Writer
In the new year, one of the major resolutions a lot of people make (after losing weight) is getting out of debt.  A lot of families are reeling from their Christmas expenses -- I think I've read the average family spends over $2000 on Christmas each year! Much of that [...]

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Can Coupons Be Used Responsibly?

January 18, 2012

Written by Courtney, Contributing Writer
As mothers raising families in a tough economy, we are always looking for ways to save money and make our dollars stretch a little further. Since the beginning of time, mothers have learned to be wise stewards of the limited resources available to them. More recently, many have turned to coupons [...]

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11 Alternative Uses For a Coffee Grinder

December 15, 2011

As 2011 comes to an end, we’re sharing helpful lists to help you save money, stay healthy, get organized, creatively repurpose, frugally gift-give, intentionally celebrate and more in our “11 Things for 2011” series throughout these holiday months.
As I've been learning that less is more and working hard to purge and pare down the things [...]

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10 DIY Christmas Gifts Your Friends and Family Will Cherish

December 12, 2011

Written by Jaime G, Guest Writer
Whether you're on a strict budget, have a large family and many friends, or simply enjoy creating meaningful Christmas gifts, I hope you'll find a few Christmas gift ideas you'll enjoy making - and giving - on my list.
It's wonderful to create lasting memories, especially during the Christmas season. [...]

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9 Homemade Gift Ideas: Frugal and Fast

December 6, 2011

 
Written by Mindy, Contributing Writer
I have always loved making, giving, and receiving handmade gifts.  There is just something very special about a gift that somebody takes the time to make themselves!
As much as I’ve always loved making gifts to give others, I do…ahem…have a history of not completing all of my handmade gifts on time.  [...]

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Giving Above and Beyond This Christmas

December 5, 2011

Although I think we would all agree that Christmas is a season for giving, we often restrict that giving to family and friends.
Yet this season offers us a beautiful opportunity to show the love of Christ in a very tangible way, as we give beyond our personal relationships.
Not only do we have the chance to [...]

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When Less Really is More

November 28, 2011

Last week, we turned our house upside down. Almost literally.
In a matter of one morning, we uprooted everything in our family room (which housed all of our children's toys, DVDs, some books and random other things), our entire downstairs storage (boxes upon boxes, whose contents we had long forgotten), and our "messy" room (an office-like [...]

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I’m a Mess, You’re a Mess, We’re All Just Lovely Messes

November 14, 2011

Outside the window, leaves of crimson and burnt orange shiver on the trees, and every once in a while, a cluster of them swirl to the ground as a gust of wind blows urgent. The seasons have shifted and I find that as the weather turns chilly and the sun hides its face and the [...]

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