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My biggest struggle with occupying my toddler while homeschooling the older children, is the fact that he has such a short attention span. Not many things hold his attention for more than five minutes. I have an array of time stuffers that work on some days but miss the mark on others. What I focus [...]
I am always on the lookout for fun free incentives for my children to participate in. I really enjoy the ones that motivate children to form good habits. So when I saw the link below at mommygetspaid.com I just had to share the news. Free Kids Character Toothbrushes from Colgate-sign up for the Healthy Habits [...]
I am having so much fun learning how to use my new sewing machine. I have learned to make linings for purses and bags and have also hemmed a pair of pants. If you would like to see what I have been working on click on the Mr.Linky link below. You can also add a [...]
This first bag was a skirt for my daughter that was to short, so I turned it into a tote bag. The bag below is a reversible Spring Tote Bag with various views. I purchased a yard of the pink fabric for $1.00 and the white was from a disassembled bed skirt. Very thrifty if [...]
How do you cook your liver? Do you use calf or beef liver? Do you have a problem getting yur family to eat it? My family loves my liver and onions but it’s not something we eat every week. Liver is on the menu every 8 weeks. Any more frequent then that and it just [...]
I attempted my first hem this morning. It turned out very neatly. The only thing that I can’t figure out is how to stitch so that it only shows on one side of the fabric.My Hem (outside of pants) Professional Hem (outside of pants) On the hems of my dress pants I find a zigzag [...]
I spend on average $60.00 per week for groceries which feeds 6 people. We have 2 adults, 1 teen, 3 children ages 7, 5, and 4 years old. When creating my grocery list I begin with what’s in my pantry. I’ll usually have canned sauces and veggies as well as some dry beans. I’ll also [...]
This post will remain at the top of my blog until Friday February 22nd 2008. Please scroll down for this weeks regular posts. Check out what our crafters have been doing. If you are interested in joining our club then consider yourself a member. Just upload your pictures, post about your craft and add your [...]
Teaching children about homemaking is to me an absolute necessary part of growing up. I admit that my daughters will receive more in-depth training than my sons, but all will be acquainted with the care of the home before leaving to begin their adult lives. I have been reading many resources regarding the care of [...]
