How to avoid being a stressed-out mom

    How to avoid being a stressed-out mom

    Have you been running around a lot more often these days? Are you starting to feel more uptight and stressed than usual? Then today’s guest post is for you! Gemma, the auther, is a working mom of two who often finds the work/life balance difficult to manage. For...
    Can You Get Family Life Insurance Without A Physical Exam?

    Can You Get Family Life Insurance Without A Physical Exam?

    The importance of life insurance coverage for the whole family can’t be denied. You never really know what is going to happen in life and when things may take a turn for the worse. LIMRA’s Life Insurance Barometer Study 2013 reveals that 85% of the respondents agree...
    Green Mama Guilt: Our Family Has Too Much Stuff

    Green Mama Guilt: Our Family Has Too Much Stuff

    Almost all of us have been in a position where your home just doesn’t have enough space for you. We are experiencing some of that ourselves right now, and are working on ways to add more shelving around the house. But sometimes, that’s not an option for...
    Teaching your child habits for good dental health

    Teaching your child habits for good dental health

    Going to the dentist can be scary for anybody of all ages – especially kids. After all, kids listen to everything we say as adults. They know that a dentist visit can occasionally be painful. However, not going regularly can make those visits even more painful...
    Unique Ways to Homestead

    Unique Ways to Homestead

    A key part of modern homesteading is to do everything you can to live independently.  While many people quickly grasp the idea of growing their own food, home-schooling kids, or doing basic sewing, there are a number of other ways you can reduce your need for outside...
    Good-bye dear little Princess

    Good-bye dear little Princess

    Losing a member of the family is never easy and this week we had to part with a pet who has been part of our family almost since day one. When Stefan and I started dating back in March of 2000, we knew very shortly after meeting each other that things were going to...