by Jamie Jeffers | May 23, 2018 | Household Tips (Chores and more)
If you’re curious about greater self sufficiency, these modern homesteading ideas are perfect for beginners! Get all the how tos for getting started on your homesteading journey, plus advice to help you afford the start up costs.
Homesteading isn’t for everyone, but everyone can implement parts of homesteading into their lives. Many of us crave a simple life in this busy world!
So today, let’s talk about some big and small modern homesteading ideas you can put into place to make at least some part of your life simpler.
Which parts of this list will help you do more with your own hands?
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by Jamie Jeffers | May 9, 2018 | Parenting Tips
Kids are filled with a sense of entitlement these days. Luckily, the answer is a simple solution you can read about here.
Our 9 year old decided that he wants–no, needs to own a fidget cube.
My Mom had bought small fidget spinners for my older two boys, and she offered to get one for him, too. But he wanted a slightly different model for himself.
Trouble is, he had spent all of his money on a giant Lego set months ago and hadn’t refilled his piggy bank since then.
Part of me wanted to plop down the money for the toy and let him have it. After all, it’s only a few dollars.
Even in our #yearofno it wouldn’t be much to spend. (More on that in a minute.)
And who can turn down a cute face asking for such a small thing?
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by Jamie Jeffers | Apr 23, 2018 | Happiness & Giving, Parenting & Household Tips
Inexpensive thank you gift ideas are just what you need to keep your volunteers going. They’re amazing, and they need to know it!
We all know that one person who works tirelessly to volunteer and give, give, give. If you’re lucky, several people come to mind! They don’t do it for money or appreciation. But you know what? Appreciation never gets old.
You don’t have to give them a gift card for a fancy restaurant. Little touches go a long way when it comes to brightening someone’s day.
And if you’re tasked with getting a pile of thank you gifts for everyone who volunteered at the school this year, no worries. This list should help you get the job done and stay inside the budget!
So even if you’re pinching pennies or going through a #yearofno, you can still find ways to make the good people in your life feel valued. After all, no one likes the division in people that’s in the news every day. You can bring people together, and it has to start in our small communities.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Dec 12, 2017 | Happiness & Giving
Use this Canvas On Demand review to learn if this photo company creates a good quality product. Find out how long it takes you to create a beautiful canvas.
Are you looking for a good quality canvas print of your family photo? Need a gift for your favorite artist? Then this Canvas On Demand review is just for you!
I received a free canvas from Canvas On Demand in return for my review. All opinions are my own.
Family pictures are a hassle. You have to book a photographer, find outfits for everyone, get through the day without tears, then remember to order your prints.
Even after all that…most of us probably have files of family photos that we never got around to printing. Which is a shame, because time moves quickly.
Thanks to the magic of the internet, ordering a beautiful canvas of your favorite pictures is easier and more affordable than ever!
So whether you paid for digital copies of prints or you have your own favorite pics you shot with your phone, you can create a canvas that is just the right size for your home.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Dec 11, 2017 | Holidays
Inside: Funny Christmas tags are awesome, because you get to give them the gift of humor…plus whatever you bought. Grab these totally free printables!
Christmas gift tags are one of those things that doesn’t cost that much to grab at a dollar store. But why not save a buck where you can? And be honest…when was the last time you stopped at the dollar store and spent only a dollar?
That’s why I love to find free printable Christmas gift tags whenever I can. This year, I decided to try my hand at making some of my own. Since my family loves to joke and play, why not use funny Christmas tags?
No decent blogger can create something like this and keep it to themselves. So I’m sharing with you. Feel free to choose any of your favorites below to download and print yourself.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Dec 4, 2017 | Holidays, Large Family Life
Celebrating a large family Christmas is a blend of chaos, entertainment, and love. But it can get expensive! Here’s how to keep it simple and affordable.
There’s something magical about Christmas morning. But it’s even more magical when you have a large family to share it with.
There’s always someone to share dreams and excited giggles with, and that just makes the anticipation even better!
Big families are full of at least a little chaos, so it’s only natural that Christmas would get extra crazy when you have a lot of children to shop for. But it doesn’t have to get out of hand.
This year, we’re adopting a simple idea that won’t cost much, won’t take a lot of time, but will (ideally) change the feel of the way we celebrate the season.
Learn the easy steps you can take to recreate this idea with your own family!
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