The last two weeks you may or may not have noticed my absense from Blogspot and Facebook. I wasn't posting new posts but I was seriously busy and never seemed to find enough hours in my day to finish all my tasks that I wanted to complete. As you may or may not know, I homeschooled my girls last year (their 2nd and 4th grade year). Upon completion of their school year, we gave the choice to either continue on with homeschooling, or to attend public school. They both opted for public school for reasons that are their own. I told them that I would support their decision. So, the last two weeks, we've been preparing for their journey back into public school. You wouldn't think this would be a huge task but it's proven to be harder than we thought. Alas though, we did get it done & my girls are good to go on their first day!
September 2nd is my little mans birthday, his 3rd to be exact. Because of having to tighten the purse strings (so to speak), I've had to get creative with his party and presents. I've made him a felt story board that I really think he's going to get lots of great use out of. I also bought him some preschool workbooks for $.99 each, he's going to LOVE those because their like his "Sissy's school work". Now that I have all this figured out, I don't need to worry about his party, just have to sit back and enjoy the party!
As if we hadn't had enough of a busy time, we also added to new "family members" to the crew. We were at Petco this weekend for one of our trips to get dog food for our 4yr old Pit Bull/Lab, Chaos. They had these cats and dogs there from a local shelter. There were so many cute animals and my girls fell in love with two in particular. My oldest wanted this really adorable tabby & my youngest daughter fell in love with a little male pit bull, so cute! My husband and I talked it over and agreed to give the girls a choice of getting their birthday presents early, they both (of course) agreed that they wanted their new pets as their birthday presents. I should tell you that their birthdays are in October and November. So, we brought home Miley (the tabby) & Aden (the pit bull). You would think that it's me that's busy with these little guys, you'd be wrong. My girls have been doing a phenomenal job taking care of their pets, they've been doing everything...so far. We'll see what the future holds but for now, they are taking the brunt of the work on themselves for their little family members & I couldn't be prouder.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Very First WAHM on KFF!
I am excited to bring our very first WAHM Wednesday with our very first WAHM! I will be listing a couple of Mamas for you to check out today, these are some of my favorites and I couldn't just pick one because they are all so great. These Mamas will be featured in our Spotlight very soon & they are already getting their businesses ready with exciting discounts, giveaways, etc... I will also be featuring them on my reviews, so look out for that too.
Racheal @ Oh Sew Green is our very first WAHM! Racheal designs and creates all things "Green". She makes cloth diapers, wipes, wet bags, bowl covers, unpaper towels, mama cloth, felt food, and much more. Racheal offers both ready to ship items & she LOVES to do custom orders specifically designed with YOU in mind. Check her out today and tell her KFF sent you!
Erin is our next WAHM. Erin is the owner of Fit Mamas Fit Families, specializing in helping families in their quest to get fit. Erin offers workouts to fit your lifestyle, she will even come to your home to train you! Please visit her website for more information on this wonderful WAHM and her amazing business! This Mama will also be featured on an upcoming Spotlight, so check back often!
Don't forget to visit these Mamas on Facebook and tell them KFF sent you!
Racheal @ Oh Sew Green is our very first WAHM! Racheal designs and creates all things "Green". She makes cloth diapers, wipes, wet bags, bowl covers, unpaper towels, mama cloth, felt food, and much more. Racheal offers both ready to ship items & she LOVES to do custom orders specifically designed with YOU in mind. Check her out today and tell her KFF sent you!
Erin is our next WAHM. Erin is the owner of Fit Mamas Fit Families, specializing in helping families in their quest to get fit. Erin offers workouts to fit your lifestyle, she will even come to your home to train you! Please visit her website for more information on this wonderful WAHM and her amazing business! This Mama will also be featured on an upcoming Spotlight, so check back often!
Don't forget to visit these Mamas on Facebook and tell them KFF sent you!
WAHM Wednesday!!
Wednesdays are WAHM Wednesday! We will be dedicating this day and my blog strictly to WAHM's. Please contact me if you are a WAHM and would like to be listed on my blog. I am preparing for my WAHM Spotlight which is an exciting way for you to advertise and everyone to take part in exciting giveaways, discounts, contests, auctions, etc... So check back often because that will be coming within the next couple of weeks!
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Just Getting Started!
Boy oh Boy! I have been a busy Mama today. I've been working hard at getting my blog and Facebook pages up and going, it's not as easy as one would think. While I have some basics up, I don't have anywhere near what I want to have up, so check back often because I will be adding things as I go :) I want to thank you for stopping by my blog and ask that, if you like it, click on "Share on Facebook" to share this page with your fellow friends, family members, and Mommys.
One thing I want to do is help WAHM's with their businesses. One way I can do that is to offer reviews on my Facebook and Blog pages. Simply contact me if you'd like to have your business/product reviewed.
Another way I want to help WAHM's is to offer more advertisment! Every Wednesday will be WAHM Wednesday. I will spotlight one WAHM and her business on my pages and offer amazing deals, giveaways, and contests via these amazing Mamas.
I have a real passion for my family, and my job as a SAHM. I guess that's why I wanted to start this blog and take it in the direction that I am taking it. I want to help other Mamas out there that need frugal ideas, crafty idea, or to grow their businesses. If us Mama's can't count on each other for support, who can we count on?
In closing, I want to thank you once again for visiting my page, please come back often. Feel free to comment on my blog and/or Facebook pages, I love to hear from you!
One thing I want to do is help WAHM's with their businesses. One way I can do that is to offer reviews on my Facebook and Blog pages. Simply contact me if you'd like to have your business/product reviewed.
Another way I want to help WAHM's is to offer more advertisment! Every Wednesday will be WAHM Wednesday. I will spotlight one WAHM and her business on my pages and offer amazing deals, giveaways, and contests via these amazing Mamas.
I have a real passion for my family, and my job as a SAHM. I guess that's why I wanted to start this blog and take it in the direction that I am taking it. I want to help other Mamas out there that need frugal ideas, crafty idea, or to grow their businesses. If us Mama's can't count on each other for support, who can we count on?
In closing, I want to thank you once again for visiting my page, please come back often. Feel free to comment on my blog and/or Facebook pages, I love to hear from you!
Monday, August 8, 2011
"Green" Booty Wipes
About 3months ago I began cloth diapering my now 2yr old son. I quickly found it would be much easier, with cloth diapers, to use cloth wipes. I of course could purchase these wipes from one of my many talented and crafty WAHM's or I could make them myself. I opted to make them myself. To my surprise, they were easy peasy! Here are the steps:
1)Cut up old (or new) recieving blankets to desired size squares
2)Place two pieces of the cut up squares back to back so the "good" side of each is showing.
3)Serge around all edges
4)DONE!
If you don't have a serger, you can do a zig zag stitch around the edges & it will work just as great.
These are double-sided and thick so they work really well for even the messiest diapers. What I do is simply wet down 2 or three wipes for poopy diapers and just 1 for pee pee diapers, use them, rinse them, and put them in the wet bag until wash day. These are a wonderful frugal option to purchasing wipes at the store.
1)Cut up old (or new) recieving blankets to desired size squares
2)Place two pieces of the cut up squares back to back so the "good" side of each is showing.
3)Serge around all edges
4)DONE!
If you don't have a serger, you can do a zig zag stitch around the edges & it will work just as great.
These are double-sided and thick so they work really well for even the messiest diapers. What I do is simply wet down 2 or three wipes for poopy diapers and just 1 for pee pee diapers, use them, rinse them, and put them in the wet bag until wash day. These are a wonderful frugal option to purchasing wipes at the store.
Monday, July 11, 2011
A FULL YEAR!
WOW!! It has been a very long time since we have been on here to do some serious blogging! Since you last heard from us, we've gone through a whole year of homeschooling, all three kids have had birthdays, we've had another anniversary (9yrs!) and we've made some serious strides in turning our house into a "green" home. I must confess that the reason for going green is more financial than global. We are a one income family so we need to save where we can, going green is the way we do that.
First things first, our year in homeschooling. My girls did their 2nd & 4th grade year at home with me. There were many obvious perks to having them at home. (1)Spending time with my kids (2) School work in PJ's (3) Our day is our own (4) Coordinate school day to how my kids learn (5) I was involved with every aspect of their learning, a dream for a parent like me (a bit OCD if I may be so bold). The downsides were few (1) Girls had a hard time with the dual role of Mother/Teacher (2) Children thought it was vacation time ALL the time (3) Stress from everyday life added to the homeschooling (4)My 2yr old wanted more and more attention, making it near impossible to break myself in half and do both things. All in all I would say, that while homeschooling had it's incredibly stressful times, it was very rewarding as well (both girls tested high on their I-SAT & my 2nd grader even moved onto 3rd grade work by the end of the year). Would I do it again??? Sure I would! However, the girls have asked to return to public school next year. They miss their peers and the environment and I told them that I would support them in their decision, so it's off to school they go (in a month!)
Now onto "Going Green" ☺ Here is a list of the ways we have decided to go green and therefore save money:
1)Make our own laundry soap
2)Hang dry our clothes
3)Use soap nuts and vinegar for our cleaning supplies
4)Switched our son to cloth diapers and wipes
5)Ordered reusable sandwich/snack bags from a local WAHM
6)Shop thrift stores for our clothing needs
7)Make some of my childrens clothes myself
8)Reuse plastic bags & foil
9)Use reusable tumbler from a local coffee shop for my coffee
10)Unplug electric appliances when not using them
11)No lights during the day
12)Drive as little as possible (shopping once per wk, etc...)
This is what we have done so far, I'm sure the list will be doubled at best by this time next year, heck next month even!
I believe you are pretty much caught up as of right now, thank you for stopping my our blog and getting reaquainted with what's going on with us!
First things first, our year in homeschooling. My girls did their 2nd & 4th grade year at home with me. There were many obvious perks to having them at home. (1)Spending time with my kids (2) School work in PJ's (3) Our day is our own (4) Coordinate school day to how my kids learn (5) I was involved with every aspect of their learning, a dream for a parent like me (a bit OCD if I may be so bold). The downsides were few (1) Girls had a hard time with the dual role of Mother/Teacher (2) Children thought it was vacation time ALL the time (3) Stress from everyday life added to the homeschooling (4)My 2yr old wanted more and more attention, making it near impossible to break myself in half and do both things. All in all I would say, that while homeschooling had it's incredibly stressful times, it was very rewarding as well (both girls tested high on their I-SAT & my 2nd grader even moved onto 3rd grade work by the end of the year). Would I do it again??? Sure I would! However, the girls have asked to return to public school next year. They miss their peers and the environment and I told them that I would support them in their decision, so it's off to school they go (in a month!)
Now onto "Going Green" ☺ Here is a list of the ways we have decided to go green and therefore save money:
1)Make our own laundry soap
2)Hang dry our clothes
3)Use soap nuts and vinegar for our cleaning supplies
4)Switched our son to cloth diapers and wipes
5)Ordered reusable sandwich/snack bags from a local WAHM
6)Shop thrift stores for our clothing needs
7)Make some of my childrens clothes myself
8)Reuse plastic bags & foil
9)Use reusable tumbler from a local coffee shop for my coffee
10)Unplug electric appliances when not using them
11)No lights during the day
12)Drive as little as possible (shopping once per wk, etc...)
This is what we have done so far, I'm sure the list will be doubled at best by this time next year, heck next month even!
I believe you are pretty much caught up as of right now, thank you for stopping my our blog and getting reaquainted with what's going on with us!
Friday, October 1, 2010
Homeschool- The first few weeks
So, we've been doing school for a few weeks now and it's everything (good & bad) I thought it would be. It's wonderful, yet stressful, chaotic, yet stoic, crazy, yet sane, etc...
Right now we are still in a transition period. I am learning to teach and the kids are learning how to learn, all the while they have managed to teach me a few things as well. I am learning that my life really isn't my own, although I did know that before, I didn't really "get it" until recently. Sometimes I just have to throw up my hands and say "You know what? This just isn't supposed to go my way & and that's OK." All in all I think it's been a success and I (along with my kids) can't wait to see what the future holds for all of us.
Right now we are still in a transition period. I am learning to teach and the kids are learning how to learn, all the while they have managed to teach me a few things as well. I am learning that my life really isn't my own, although I did know that before, I didn't really "get it" until recently. Sometimes I just have to throw up my hands and say "You know what? This just isn't supposed to go my way & and that's OK." All in all I think it's been a success and I (along with my kids) can't wait to see what the future holds for all of us.
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