Cheaper Kids Pajamas

There is nothing more cuddly then a sleepy child in soft fuzzy pajamas first thing in the morning or right before bed. I like to have a lot of extra pajamas available, especially in winter, to make sure the kids stay warm and snugly. I also like to get great deals and spend less on them, so here are my tips. For older children, instead of pajamas, try warm oversized sweat pants and sweat shirts. You can reuse them for up to three years (I can usually get four). When they are large, wear them as pajamas, when they fit … Continue reading

Get Less Stuff

You know and I know that many of us have a lot of stuff. Even if we feel like we don’t have a lot, a quick search through the house will likely reveal a garbage bag full of items that we can donate, a few useless purchases, and many toys that don’t get played with nearly enough. We are also blessed to have many relatives who care for us. These relatives want to give my daughter Christmas gifts. While this is wonderful, I also realize that Christmas gifts of stuff are really not what our family needs. We are fortunate … Continue reading

How to Save on Baby Care

There are at least two facts about babies: They are awfully cute and they need a lot of things. All of the things that babies need cost money. If you are cutting corners and trying to be frugal, you’ll need to know the secrets about saving money on baby care. Baby Food There are two main ways to save on baby food. You can combine coupons and sales to get the baby food at the lowest possible price. Check out warehouse stores, too. Buying baby food in bulk can usually save you quite a bit. For more dramatic savings in … Continue reading

School Supply Shopping

It’s that time of year—the time when all the school supplies are on sale. Pens! Pencils! Notebooks! Glue! It’s almost more than I can stand—I love all that stuff. It’s tempting to run around and put ten of everything in your cart, isn’t it? But for the most part, homeschoolers aren’t all that wealthy (why is that, anyway?) and we often need to shop wisely for the things we need. I encourage you to think about your family dynamics as you make your shopping list. Children who are homeschooled don’t have a daily need for backpacks and lunchboxes, so don’t … Continue reading

Holiday Traditions

My mom called recently to tell me that their beautifully decorated Christmas tree fell over. The tree took its plunge while Mom and Dad were sleeping. The tree was newly bought, installed, and decorated. The gallon of water keeping it fresh and supple burbled out onto the floor all night. Mom and Dad righted the tree and cleaned the mess. A few days later the tree fell over again. My parents’ tree had never fallen over before; a faulty tree stand is to blame. The neighbors’ tree fell over one year and our cat climbed our tree toppling it our … Continue reading