Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 16, 2022

She had to keep her “why” in mind every time she sat down to write in order to let go of the fear. Melissa’s challenges were more with scheduling time to write. She has a full time job and there was a lot of time and heartache involved in supporting her daughter through her illness.

Kids and Family 100

Kids and Family Girls Parenting Growing 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 18, 2017

He felt he had to keep it to make sure that I could stay home with the babies and that we had food and shelter. We eventually alleviated the situation when I retrained for a high paying career and went to work full time (after those 10 years at home with the kids). Plus, he felt trapped in the job. What are the symptoms?

Work 133

Work At&T Goals Kids and Family 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 27, 2013

There is nothing more relaxing than spending time in nature on a hopefully hot and sunny summer weekend. It is keeping me pretty busy as the nights I am not in class I have a bunch of studying to do. It helps take some pressure off that is for sure especially when I am still working full time while taking this course.

Fridays 153

Fridays Parenting Budgeting Budget 153

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

For 20 or so years I’ve been homeschooling my kids, and am now down to about 1 1/2 (one full-time homeschooler, and one doing College Credit Plus with some support). I also will pay more for some specialty food items, as I have several food allergies to deal with, and we eat a no-sugar diet. I make bone broth now!

Rent 181

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 181

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc. For me, being in the kitchen and making food for people is an act of love.

Kids and Family 191

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 191

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Beating Broke presents I Quit My Job: Back to Work posted at Beating Broke , saying, “If you’ve been following the I Quit My Job series, you’ll know that I quit my full-time job back in November 2011 and have been working a part-time job and running my websites ever since. Furniture and major appliances are expensive.

Money 113

Money May 2012 Debt 113