Children grow up fast. Time goes by like a shooting star. Though it feels like we move at the speed of light, parents must slow down to focus on responsible obligations needed to raise well-rounded children. As we nourish their growth, it’s important to introduce humbleness and humility, especially when it comes to their…
Category: Parenting Sanely
10 Easy Ways to Decorate Your Nursery For Less
Raising a baby isn’t exactly cheap. In fact, according to a USDA report you will spend approximately $12,000 during the first year of your baby’s life alone. New parents quickly realize just how expensive raising a child is, with 40% of mothers saying that having a child costs a lot more than they had first…
Budget Father’s Day Gift Ideas
My dad is notoriously difficult to shop for. What do you buy the man who raised you, taught you right from wrong, gave you piggy back rides and ice cream and molded you into the person you are today? Especially if he always says “I don’t want anything!” I have settled into a “I finally…
Surviving the 7 Year Hitch
It seems like just yesterday that I met my husband. We were high school sweethearts and though it took me a little while to warm up to him, we caught up pretty quickly! This month marks seven wonderful years of marriage, and we’ve been in a relationship in some form or another for 15 years…
How to Make Sure Your House Stays Clean Without Going Nuts
cleaning-schedule So I wanted a way I could keep up with my housework without 1) letting everything just build up and be a mess till my next day off and 2) not using the entire said day to clean and polish just to be undone 5 minutes later. Viola! The chore chart was born! This…