Getting Food Home From the Grocery Store
I also keep some bottles of water in my freezer. Then when I need to fill the cooler, I put a layer of frozen bottles on the bottom. I have to admit, I really started to do this so that I didnt have to mess with draining the water after ice cubes melted. Also...
Getting Children to Read for Fun
I completely agree - I started reading to my daughters before they could sit up! If you dont believe how great the benefits are or would like to feel really good about reading to children, check out this book: The Read Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease It provides...
Round Up in Checkbook Register
We rounded up when trying to track all of our spending of cash, bills, etc. We used an extra calendar (a free giveaway, of course) at the end of each day to write down all money we spent and found it was much easier to just round it up than to remember to the...
Toilet Paper Advice For Septic Tanks?
In addition to really being conscious of using very little toilet paper (we use the kind from Aldi which states septic safe on the package), dont forget to use a product like Rid-X once a month. We use something called Green Pig which comes in packets that...
Keeping a Scout's Stuff Organized
Just last night, I presented the girls in my daughters Daisy troop with personalized tote bags for them to have a place to keep their tunics, journey books, and the folder that their leaders put messages in to the parents. My hope is that it helps the girls...
Where Can I Buy Baking Emulsions in the UK?
I have used bakery emulsions from LorAnn. They sell an array of oils for flavoring candies as well as bakery emulsions. Their website is: https://www.lorannoils.com/ I dont know about international shipping. They are based in Michigan. They have an online catalog...
Bakery Emulsions Instead of Extracts
I also love bakery emulsions. I get mine from www.lorannoils.com. They have an online catalog. I use their Princess emulsion which my little daughters just love the idea of for our little tea party treats.
Take Photos of Grades
I take photos of my childrens art projects. I started doing this when my daughters were in preschool. I take a picture of them holding each work of art. Its been fun to see how both the artwork and themselves have changed overtime. This has also made it possible...
Preschool Lunch Ideas?
My kindergartner has been begging me to let her take her lunch. I finally caved and here are a few of the things weve tried: *mini bagel sandwiches (we got mini bagels at Aldi - a great store for a good deal if you have one in your area) She likes cheese and...
Use Men's T-Shirts as Children's Pajamas
I love this idea! My daughters, who are 3 and 5, started doing this when my husband got a new job out of town and was gone through the week. It was a little way that my girls could feel closer to Daddy when he wasnt home. This was especially great for my younger...
Ideas For 10 Year Old's Golden Birthday?
I think turning 10 on 10-10-10 is more like a platinum birthday! How special for her! When my husband turned 29 on the 29th, I got him things and decorated in increments of 29. He loves jelly bellies, so he got 2.9 pounds, 29 socks, I blew up 29 balloons (while...
Kidney Stone Diet?
My husband has suffered from kidney stones for several years. He has undergone surgery because one formed so large it could not be passed. It does depend on the individual as to what foods to avoid. Ideally, one should have their own stone analyzed. The recommendation...
Make Doll House from Old Bookcase
We did something similar for our American Girl type dolls. My daughter was desperate for a bed for her doll, which I knew she would be receiving from Grandma for her birthday months later. I used a white bookshelf (like the kind from Target that you assemble...
Buy Magazines Used at Garage Sales
Ive gotten a great library of kids magazines at garage sales. Often magazines that are about animals or literature based, so they dont really get outdated. I have a big crate with hanging folders marked by the month. Next June, this years old Ranger Rick or...
Reuse Backpack and School Supplies
I so agree with you about using the same backpack again! This is one of those things that is worth the initial investment. We got ours from LL Bean and they look great after year one of use. I plan for them to last through elementary school. Our LL Bean ones...
Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas For Children?
I would try ordering a personalized book with a character he loves. My daughters have a Disney Princess book with their names in it and they love reading a story that includes them. I know there is a Disney Cars version, and others if you search online. Try...
No-Knead Bread Recipe?
Check out this article for Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day: http://www.motherearthnews.com/print-article.aspx?id=142688 I use this for a loaf of crusty bread with soup, croutons, pizza crust, pockets with whatever leftover veggies, meat, cheese is rolling...
Easter Gingerbread House
Your house looks great! I usually buy a few of the gingerbread house kits on clearance after Christmas. I find that buying the kit on clearance is usually cheaper than trying to buy all the different candy. We usually have Gingerbread January at our house since...
Scrapbooking Children's School Projects
I also take a picture of my daughter with her art. I like having an idea of the age she was when she made things. (I cant get over how in her first art pictures from preschool, her little pigtails were just barely to her chin. That was less than two years ago...
