By: Kristen Clifford I found a taco soup recipe on Pinterest. It is a weight watchers recipe. I decided to give it a try, and it was amazing! I did make a few modifications to the original recipe, but it has been a recent family favorite. The best part is that it’s super easy to … More Taco Soup
By: Martianne Stanger As spring hits and some organized friends talk about the spring cleaning they are about to attack, I sit here looking at piles, boxes, and bags. A room of clutter. I know if I open my door, I will enjoy a reprieve of clutter-free space before entering another room of to-do’s yet … More I Ran A Marathon; I Can Do This
By: Kris Berry I know that I keep talking about saving money, but with the state of the economy today I feel it’s something that’s relevant to many families out there. I have come up with a few additional ways to make your time, and your money, work for you. Barter: Do you have any … More More Ways To Save
By: Jessica DiRamio I would never have guessed that after last year’s winter, we’d be able to head to the zoo on February vacation this year, but we did. Not having a solid plan for February vacation week, I was determined to create fun for my girls and so we kicked the week off with … More The Zoo in February?
By: Kris Berry I was rummaging through my pantry the other night looking for something to turn into a dinner for my family and I found a bag of potatoes that were a bit too close to turning bad to eat, and I couldn’t remember when I bought them, so I decided better safe than … More Two Fun (and Free) Activities
By: Jessica DiRamio V-day is only moments away (or at least it feels like it) and you’re scrambling to finalize the goodies for your kids to bring to school. In all of that craziness, did you forget to do something for your littlest valentines? This mom to the rescue with a few last minute ideas … More Last Minute Valentine’s Day Ideas!
By: Kristen Clifford For the past year, I’ve been working really hard to lose weight. In 2011, I managed to lose 81.8 pounds with counting calories alone. Now that I’ve lost some weight I decided this year to get my butt to the gym. This was not an easy task, well, because I hate the … More Going Outside My Comfort Zone
By: Martianne Stanger “Watch out!” One of the older boys shouted. “You’re going to hit it!” The “it” he was referring to was a tree that stood at the base of “Bullet Shell Hill,” a neighborhood sledding destination in the woods near my childhood home. As I look back at the runs that my siblings, … More Chasing Outdoor Freedom
By: Robin Ruehrwein Since it’s winter time, I wanted to share a recipe that I make for my family often during the cold months. It’s a recipe that everyone will actually eat, too! I posted it over on my blog, Masshole Mommy, a few weeks ago and it got a lot of great feedback, so … More Crock Pot Chili
By: Kristen Clifford Since Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching I thought I’d share with you some of the Valentine’s day ideas I plan on doing with the kids. Although I’m sure in actuality I’ll be lucky to do one or two of them, but hey, it’s the thought that counts, right? Valentine’s Day Cards I’m … More Valentine’s Day
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