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Groundhog Day Activities for Kids

January 10, 2023 by Editor Leave a Comment

Use these Groundhog Day Activities for kids this year on February 2nd to teach them about groundhogs, shadows, seasons, and the tradition of Groundhog Day. Groundhog Day is one of the most interesting holidays out there and kids love to get on board. Who wouldn’t love a holiday about furry little creatures and weather prediction,Read More

10 Tips for Sticking with Your New Year's Resolution- Follow through with your New Year's resolutions using these tips to help you succeed with your goals.

10 Tips for Sticking with Your New Year’s Resolution

December 29, 2022 by Editor Leave a Comment

Use these tips for sticking to your New year’s Resolutions to follow through on your goals this year. Creating a resolution for the new year is the easy part. Sticking with it may be harder than you may think. Most people’s resolutions fizzle out by the end of January, if they are lucky to makeRead More

5 fun and easy New Year's Eve Activities for Kids 2023

5 New Year’s Eve Activities for Kids

December 25, 2022 by Editor 4 Comments

These New Year’s Eve activities for kids are easy to pull together for your party. New Year’s Eve is a special time for all kids and each of them has their own perspectives about what it means. For some, it is a new beginning. For others, it is a chance to reflect and learn. TheirRead More

How to attract wild birds to your yard.

Tips for Attracting Winter Birds

November 30, 2022 by Editor 2 Comments

Use these tips for attracting winter birds to your yard, so you can enjoy bird watching year-round. Can you believe old man winter is already on the horizon? I know you don’t want to think about it, but the truth is winter will be here before you know it. With winter comes a variety ofRead More

Fall offers you many ways to slow down and enjoy all the sights and smells of the season. Savor them with these tips.

30 Ways to Slow Down and Enjoy Fall

October 3, 2022 by Editor Leave a Comment

Autumn is such a lovely time of year, but too often we let the busyness of life keep up from truly enjoy it. Below you will find 30 ways to slow down and enjoy fall this year. None of these ideas are expensive. You just need to commit to taking a little time to addRead More

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Baked Goat Cheese Marinara Dip

June 3, 2022 by Editor 2 Comments

This Baked Goat Cheese Marinara Dip recipe is a simple 4 ingredient dip! There is something so beautiful about goat cheese. It’s soft and delicious. Cheese in its simplest form also makes a wonderful appetizer or side dish. This Goat Cheese Marinara Dip recipe is simple, yet elegant. It’s delicious served on crackers such as these homemade SourRead More

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DIY Firecracker Sidewalk Chalk

May 2, 2022 by Editor 1 Comment

Use this tutorial on how to make Firecracker Sidewalk Chalk to make red, white, and blue sidewalk chalk for your 4th of July celebration. I love inexpensive summertime crafts that keep the kids busy and my kids enjoy getting to make AND play with this one! A $5 box of plaster of Paris and someRead More

Depression Era Tips to Stretch your Food Budget including tips on making food last long, old fashioned money saving tips and cooking tips.

Depression Era Tips to Stretch your Food Budget

March 22, 2022 by Editor 28 Comments

Use these Great Depression Era tips to stretch your food budget and save money on groceries. Living frugally is not a new thing even though it seems to be something that is taking off again. During the Great Depression Era, there was no choice but to live as frugally as possible. Families made clothing outRead More

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How to Use Succession Planting to Grow More Food

March 13, 2022 by Editor 1 Comment

You can use Succession Planting to grow more food in your garden while also reducing the overwhelm of having too much of one vegetable ripen at the same time. Gardening should be easy – toss some seeds out, water them, and in a month or so, harvest the fruits of your labor. In theory, itRead More

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Shamrock Yarn Craft

March 4, 2022 by Editor 2 Comments

This Shamrock yarn craft for kids is an easy clover activity for St. Patrick’s Day. I love making fun things with the kids, and this Irish Shamrock Yarn Craft is a great addition to any St. Patrick’s Day or Spring craft activity.  This is ideal for younger kids to make since it involves those fineRead More

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4 St. Patrick’s Day Games for Kids

March 1, 2022 by Editor 4 Comments

These fun St. Patrick’s Day games for kids work for family parties or for larger gatherings. Kids enjoy the characters and symbols surrounding St. Patrick’s Day. Shamrocks, leprechauns, rainbows and pots of gold can jazz up even the most basic of games. Add in some green colors and you can make the ultimate Saint Patrick’sRead More

St. Patrick's Day Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods Recipe

St. Patrick’s Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels

February 20, 2022 by Editor 3 Comments

Rainbows, shamrocks, and gold pieces make this St. Patrick’s Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels Recipe fun and festive! How fun do these rainbow sprinkles and St. Paddy’s Day themed shapes make this St. Patrick’s Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels Recipe? They would look great on your dessert spread after the corned beef is finished up or can be sentRead More

10 Learning Activities Using Snow- Get your gloves ready! These educational activities using snow will keep your kids busy during the winter months ahead.

10 Learning Activities Using Snow

January 1, 2022 by Editor Leave a Comment

Kids love to play in the snow. You can use that to your advantage with these 10 learning activities using snow. It’s almost impossible for kids to focus on schoolwork when it’s snowing outside. If you’re looking for ways to keep your kids busy during those cold winter months, then you’ll want to check outRead More

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Why Changing Your Break­fast Habit will Reap Big Re­wards

September 7, 2021 by Editor 1 Comment

“Break­fast is the most im­por­tant meal of the day” so the say­ing goes. Per­son­al­ly I don’t be­lieve that’s true. Every­thing you eat is im­por­tant. But it is true that break­fast is of­ten the health­i­est meal of the day. Why? It’s all down to habits. A habit is some­thing our “habit brain” does with­out think­ing aboutRead More

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Activities to Teach your Child about Memorial Day

May 25, 2021 by Editor 4 Comments

Use these fun activities to teach your child about Memorial Day. When it comes to Memorial Day, many kids have no idea that it means anything more than an extra day out of school. As parents and guardians, it is our job to educate them about the importance of this wonderful holiday. Memorial Day isRead More

Summer Olympics Games and Activities for Kids- Kids will love imagining that they are olympic champions this summer with these fun games and crafts.

Summer Games and Activities for Kids

May 13, 2021 by Editor Leave a Comment

Are you eagerly waiting to watch the summer Olympics? These fun Summer Olympics games and activities for kids are a great way to celebrate the sporting events that are hosted at these magnificent games. The 2021 Summer Olympic Games are right around the corner and will be a huge National focus for the majority of theRead More

Spring Cleaning Checklists Room by Room Cleaning Tips

Spring Cleaning Checklists Room by Room Cleaning Tips

April 13, 2021 by Editor 4 Comments

It’s that time of year when we need to pull out our Spring Cleaning Checklists and go through our home room by room cleaning our whole house out. Spring is on the horizon, and you may be itching to get your home spotless. Spring cleaning is a great way to deep clean your home and takeRead More

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Tips for Growing Spinach in Your Garden

April 10, 2021 by Editor 1 Comment

Love fresh spinach leaves? Use these tips for growing spinach in your garden. Popeye loved his spinach, and you should too! It is full of vitamins, minerals, and iron that your body needs. Spinach is great when used in salads, or can even be steamed and enjoyed warm. So are you a fan of spinachRead More

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Water Gun Fun for Kids

May 30, 2020 by Editor 2 Comments

Bored kids stuck at home on a hot day is not a fun combination! Here are some ideas for summer water gun fun for kids. Growing up, a good water gun was all that was needed for hours of childhood fun. There are countless things you can do with a good water gun and onlyRead More

Nature Walk Ideas for Kids of Various Ages

Nature Walk Ideas for Kids of Various Ages

April 27, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

When you have several kids, it can be hard to find activities that are at all their different levels. Here are some fun nature walk ideas for kids of various ages. If you want to keep your kids active and healthy this summer, nature walks are a great way to do it. Kids of allRead More

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On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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