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Simple and Frugal ideas for the New Year |
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 Posted by: Trina January 3, 2012
This article was written by Maureen at Homemade Mothering
A couple years ago my dear friend Kevin forwarded a quote on frugality that has really stuck with me: “Common strategies of frugality include the reduction of waste, curbing costly habits, suppressing instant gratification by means of fiscal self-restraint, seeking efficiency, avoiding traps, defying expensive social norms, embracing cost-free options, using barter, and staying well-informed about local circumstances and both market and product/service realities.”
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Gift Giving with Four Words in Mind |
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Posted by: Trina | December 12, 2011
With two little ones, the holidays can be both special and stressful. While blog-hopping last year I stumbled upon a post at Dandee Designs about what to give kids for the holiday. The author suggested a somewhat catchy mantra to recite when gift shopping: WANT. NEED. WEAR. READ. Kids get four gifts – something they want, something they need, something to wear, and something to read.
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Cloth Diapering Made Easy |
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Posted by: Trina November 4, 2011
This article was written by Maureen at Homemade Mothering
When my daughter was born more than 3 years ago, we made a somewhat controversial decision: we chose cloth diapers. We were initially interested in cloth diapers for environmental reasons, but we soon learned about significant benefits to avoiding disposables. Here are a few reasons for you to consider:
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Say NO to Artifical Fragrances |
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Posted by Trina: October 18, 2011
Do you sneeze every time you walk by a candle store? Do you ever wonder what is in a scented candle? Well, after doing massive research I decided that in an effort to reduce the number of chemicals floating around my home, I stopped purchasing household necessities that contained artificial fragrances. Gone were the scented soaps, lotions, candles, cleaners. Everything switched to unscented, and I feel my life is better for it.
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Posted by: Trina September 13, 2011
When I look outside my Chicago apartment on Sunday mornings after a weekend’s worth of festivities, the corner garbage cans are overflowing. I suppose I should be grateful that the trash is properly disposed of rather than landing on the sidewalk, but I wince every time I pass a can. Does all that trash really need to be created in the first place?
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