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10 On-the-Go Healthy Snack Ideas for Toddlers

February 28, 2012

Written by Mindy, Contributing Writer
I've never met a toddler who didn't like to snack! Who can blame them? Snacking is fun!
Although I feel like it's important for children to have three nutritious meals a day, I also feel like there is still a lot of room for them to enjoy healthy snacks as well. Their [...]

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Moving to a More Natural Lifestyle: Ramblings of a Former Coupon Queen

February 27, 2012

Guest Post written by Stacy Myers.
Hello – My name is Stacy and I used to be a coupon addict. No…really. I would take my coupon binder camping – in the woods – with all of nature – and no electricity. There I was, in the woods…just me and my coupons with the Sasquatches. A year ago, [...]

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How I Would Improve my $250 Grocery Budget Even More

January 26, 2012

If you haven't yet read my initial post, What I Would Feed my Family on a Monthly Budget of $250, I would suggest going there first, and then coming back to this post.
First, Some Answers to Your Questions
1. No, this isn't how we regularly eat. I did mention that in the other post, but I [...]

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

January 23, 2012

*After you read this post, be sure to read the second post in this series, with thoughts on how I would improve upon this budget.*
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 [...]

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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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12 Steps to a Healthier Life in 2012

January 13, 2012

Written by Rachel, Contributing Writer
It's January, so we all know what that means... New Year's Resolutions.
Did you know that according to Time Magazine, most of these so-called resolutions fail after 9-10 days? So, if your wrote any you probably already stopped or quit one or more of them. Dictionary.com defines resolution as a resolve or determination: [...]

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21 Ideas for Celebrating a Simple, Natural Thanksgiving: Eats, Decor, Gratitude

November 21, 2011

I have to confess something... I will not be celebrating Thanksgiving this week. That's because as a Canadian, that day came and went back in October! But I know that for most of you, Thanksgiving is your focus this week and so I wanted to share some ideas and inspiration with you.
I had far too [...]

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9 Toxins to Remove from your Life

November 18, 2011

Written by Rachel, Contributing Writer
With my husband being a doctor, I have learned and am constantly learning new information about things in our everyday life that are dangerous to our health and are making our bodies toxic.
Although you might not know it, there are environmental, household, food and life factors that play a role in how toxic you are. From [...]

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Pumpkin Pie Casserole: An Autumn Comfort Food

November 1, 2011

Written by Mindy, Contributing Writer
I love everything about autumn. The cool crisp air, the breathtaking colors of the leaves, the outdoor bonfires, and all the extra snuggling opportunities that ensue are some of my favorite things about the season.
However, the thing that I look forward to the most during this time of year is all [...]

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Keeping Your Family Healthy During Cold and Flu Season

October 28, 2011

Written by Brandy, Contributing Writer
It's that time of year again. The season that many moms dread for their families - cold and flu season.
Each year I review my old list and research new ways to try and keep our family as healthy as possible. It's hard enough when a family of four or five gets [...]

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