St. Patrick’s Day is in less than two weeks. Now is a great time to get out the decorations. Here are some easy St. Patrick’s Day crafts for your kids to enjoy. You can’t celebrate the day without hats! You can easily make St. Patrick’s Day hats by using construction paper. You can accomplish this […]
Facebook Share to Save
I’ve noticed a new marketing ploy on Facebook. Suddenly it’s very popular for pages sharing recipes and DIY tips and tricks to encourage the reader, “hey save this to your page so you can find it later!” Guess what? Unless you posted it in the last few days, you probably aren’t going to be able […]
The Cost of Clutter
by Jill Cooper https://www.LivingOnADime.com We live in a society of extremes. People seem to be extremely in debt, extremely overweight, and extremely disorganized. People everywhere are trying to come up with newer and better solutions to solve these problems but not many of their ideas are working. The solutions aren’t working because they are focusing […]
Tips for Establishing a Back to School Routine
Download the Printable It’s that time of year again, scrambling to buy clothes because your child had a growth spurt over the summer, last minute school supplies…not to mention getting all those forms filled out in time. It’s back to school time. After a long summer break it’s often difficult to get back into the […]
Great Ways To Use Leftover Halloween Candy
photo credit: The Lamb Family by Jill Cooper and Tawra Kellam https://www.LivingOnADime.com Here are some tips for using all of that extra Halloween Candy! To prevent sugar shock, have a big bag of popcorn waiting when everyone comes back from Trick or Treating. It’s easy to fix and will counteract some of the sweet stuff. […]
Great Tips for Busy Moms
(StatePoint) Do you wish for a little more time in your busy schedule to spend with the kids, friends, or even just by yourself? You’re not alone. “Most American moms average nearly 7.5 hours per day on parenting tasks, while dads clock an average of 4.3 hours per day,” says parenting expert Dr. Michele Borba. […]
Tips For Keeping Kids Safe
(StatePoint) Being a parent can sometimes feel like your heart is walking around in someone else’s body. And while your instinct is to protect your children from any and all harm, it is also important to give them an appropriate amount of freedom to prepare them for the real world. “Parents will always have a […]
Declutter Clinic: Should I Sell It, Donate It Or Throw It Away?
I received this article in my email today. These tips are going to be such a huge help as I get ready to move. Be sure to check my note at the bottom of the article for a free gift! photo credit: Jellaluna One of my mottoes is: Have what you love; use what […]
Using Coupons
photo credit: samantha celera I’ve been testing the waters on this whole couponing thing. Today I went to the store to use up a couple that were set to expire this week. I also took with me one for the new Clairol Foam hair color which actually doesn’t expire until the end of the month, […]
Stressed Out Kids – Too Many Activities Get in the Way of School Success
Daniel wasn’t doing well in school, and he was very busy. Every week, in addition to school, he had drum lessons, tennis lessons, chess club, swimming meets, religious instruction, and karate. Not surprisingly, he was up to all hours of the night finishing his homework. Daniel’s Mom worried because Daniel kept having meltdowns and she […]
