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Baby Skin Problems

This morning, as I was caressing the cheek of my youngest child, I was in awe at how soft it was. The expression soft as a baby’s bottom is said for a reason. Baby skin is amazingly smooth and glowing. But that doesn’t mean that baby skin isn’t prone to problems. Here is a quick guide to common baby skin problems. Diaper Rash Diaper rash is caused when irritants and wetness come in contact with your baby’s skin. It can usually be cured by using a diaper cream at every changing, especially at night, and, or by letting the baby’s … Continue reading →

Foods to Build Your Child’s Immunity

Starting early with good food can do more than just fight obesity. It can also help your child develop better, grow stronger and live longer as an adult. One thing that science is telling us more and more is that there are certain foods that are essential for building immunity. This means that feed your child well and she just may avoid all of the stomach viruses, respiratory infections and other illnesses that are rampant among play dates, preschool and day care this winter. Phytonutrients Phytonutrients are plant nutrients that have been shown to have the ability to stimulate the … Continue reading →

10 Fall Plants that Attract the Birds: Part 4

This morning, the kids and I hunted around the yard for pine cones. We wanted to slather them with peanut butter and roll them in birdseed as a Thanksgiving feast for the birds that visit us. Unfortunately, it looks like the squirrels might have gotten to them all, because there was not a single pine cone to be found, including the one that served outside of one of our fairy houses. Still, there are other ways of attracting the birds. I have been mentioning different fall plants that will work. We are now at the end of this list. Here … Continue reading →

When Do You Decorate for the Holidays?

This morning, as we were sitting down for a leisurely breakfast, I glanced through the dining room at the picture window in the living room. I beheld a very strange site. There were our fall decorations: a jolly scarecrow, a basket of small pumpkins, a thick wire pumpkin candle holder, a cloth in a soft fall burgundy and more. Just past the decorations, the view outside was incongruous. The scene showed a wintery wonderland of woods. Suddenly, my fall decorations looked out of place. Traditionally, we usually wait until the middle of December to begin the holiday decorating. Maybe, if … Continue reading →

Breakfast for Dinner

If you want to save some money on your grocery bill, try this trick. It really does work! Last night for dinner, I cooked up some chicken sausage and scrambled eggs with cheese. It was a filling meal containing lots of protein, and cost so much less to prepare than a traditional meal. And while it is true that the price of breakfast staples, such as eggs and flour have gone up, the reality is that is is still usually cheaper to eat breakfast than it is to eat dinner. Just go into any restaurant, if you don’t believe me. … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Month in Review: July 2008

July went by so quickly for us! There were so many fun and frugal activities and events for us to explore, from a science camp to free movies and sand sculpting. I hope your July was equally fun and frugal. Summer is a busy time, I know. Did you miss any frugal articles last month? If so, here is an opportunity to catch up on what you missed. There are new ways to save money on food, clothing, kids, gas and more. Feel free to leave a comment on any frugal post. I read all of the comments myself, no … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review: July 21st Through July 27th

We have a lot of articles on food this week, from saving money on cereal to the best time to grocery shop. Please check them out and let me know if there are any particular topics or knowledge that you would like to read about. July 21st Frugal Living Week in Review: July 14th Through July 20th What is your biggest frugal pet peeve? Is it other people who waste things? Is it the price of food? I’d love to hear from you for a future blog post. Meanwhile, in the words of Ricky Ricardo, I have some “splainin” to … Continue reading →

Six Reasons to Grocery Shop in the Morning 3

Just as the early bird catches the worm, the early grocery shopper can catch the best value for her money. We are in the home stretch now with this series that talks about the very real benefit of doing your grocery shopping in the morning. If you missed those earlier two posts, you can click here to catch up: Six Reasons to Grocery Shop in the Morning and Six Reasons to Grocery Shop in the Morning 2. Now, here are the last two reasons why you can positively affect your grocery bill by shopping early. 5. Have you checked out … Continue reading →

Six Reasons to Grocery Shop in the Morning 2

The next time you get ready for your grocery shopping, also plan on getting up early, throwing on some clothes, grab a quick bite to eat and head out. Getting to the grocery store early can really save you some money on your food. We’ve already covered two ways this is true, now let’s explore some more. The early bird gets the best deals! 3. When you shop early in the morning, you don’t have to fight your way through the crowds. You won’t have to wait on a long line or say excuse me twenty times just to get … Continue reading →

Six Reasons to Grocery Shop in the Morning

If you are a morning person, take advantage of this to save some money. Just the act of shopping as an early bird can reduce your food budget at the grocery store. Here are six reasons why this works. Before we get started shopping in the morning, make sure that you have had your coffee (if you drink it) and a light breakfast. This will give you the energy you need to shop. 1. Shopping in the morning will give you the opportunity for the best markdowns on bread and meat. The managers usually use the less crowded morning time … Continue reading →