book club

Thursdays are Book Club day… Again

by Tsh
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Today is Book Club day, where we’re discussing The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families by Steven Covey.
This week we’re discussing Habit #4 — what does it look like to have a win-win mentality in your family?  I look forward to our chats.
I’ve only posted a few questions this week in order to encourage YOU [...]

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relationships

The Lie Many Parents Believe

by Corey 57 comments
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Let’s face it, being a parent is oftentimes overwhelming. Come to think of it, so is marriage.
The most important people in your life are probably the members of your family, but they are also likely the people who drive you the most crazy.
Don’t worry — if this is true for you, you’re completely normal.
There are [...]

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green & frugal living

8 Essentials for a Newborn Baby

by Tsh 76 comments
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Last week we discussed all those things “they” say you need for a new baby, but that — well, you really don’t. But this doesn’t mean you need nothing. There are a few necessities most families need to care for a newborn.
Throughout history, parents have managed to raise the next generation with very [...]

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inspiration

Simple Living Weekly: the best of the network for your weekend reading

by Tsh
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I‘ve been thrilled with your response from our network launch a few weeks ago.  Your emails, your participation in the comments, and your involvement with all the new blogs have really encouraged all the editors and me.  This is a community effort, and you’ve proven that with your loyalty.
If you’ve enjoyed the content on Simple [...]

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kids

Crafting Rich Experiences for our Children on a Frugal Budget

by Maya 45 comments
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In the last two years I quit my corporate job, became a full-time mom, and immersed myself in a start-up — and it has not been financially easy on the family. While we have embraced a frugal life,  my kids seem to notice nothing.  Occasionally,  they complain about being bored. My kids act up when [...]

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green & frugal living

19 Tips for Making Your Home Paperless

by Tsh 64 comments
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About a month ago, Maya wrote a fabulous article about going paperless in the kitchen.  It got me brainstorming on a myriad of ways we can further the paperless trend in our whole house.
See, I detest paper clutter.  It’s my absolute arch nemesis in our home.  Receipts, napkins, bills, food wrappers…  With two preschoolers and [...]

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inspiration

Weekend Link Love

by Tsh 2 comments
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Training Kids to Help in the Kitchen :: Keeper of the Home
DIY Glass Bubble Chandelier :: Small Notebook (my daughter will go nuts over this)
To Keep in Touch :: Soule Mama
Turn off the TV and Improve Married Life :: Zen Family Habits (a guest post from SM columnist Corey of Simple Marriage)
Big List of DIY [...]

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