Summer time is the perfect time to get together as a family. The kids are out of school and parents have more time to take some much-needed days away from work. So, why is it that summer leave kids wanting more? Many say that they are bored and end up sitting on the couch in front of the television--not the best option! You may be exasperated as well. Keeping kids entertained is not easy. They want to do something new all the time. On top of all that, money may be tight. In such a changing economy, many families may forgo a family vacation in order to save money for bills or other expenses. While they don’t want to do that to their kids (especially if vacations are an annual ritual), they may feel that there is no other choice. Summer is time for fun and we are here to show you how. Even if money is tight or there are limited funds to be devoted to the task, you can put on your best creative cap and find a way for the family to spend time together laughing and creating new … [Read more...]
Homemade Satiny Skin Body Scrubs
Skin-smoothing or exfoliating body scrubs can sure be expensive, and there are concerns that they contain harmful chemicals such as dyes, colors and fragrances. Why not be a frugal steward with the income God blesses you with and make your own? 3 Easy recipes for skin smoothing body scrubs 1. From the Ground Up Coffee grounds have a reputation for smoothing out cellulite-ridden areas of the skin. Their texture is also good for exfoliating, and you can't beat the wonderful smell. Ingredients: * 1 cup coffee grounds (don't get decaffeinated - it's said that the caffeine helps the cellulite) * 1/4 cup sea salt * 1/2 tablespoon sweet almond oil Simply mix these ingredients together. You can double the recipe if you like. Apply to damp skin with a circular motion, and rinse. 2. Chocolate-y Salt Scrub Coarse kosher salt makes this a skin-smoothing scrub that gives skin a nice glow. The cocoa is supposed to have a smoothing action similar to the coffee grounds. Ingredients: * 2 … [Read more...]
A Mom’s Plan of Action for Grocery Shopping
Grocery shopping is one of my least favorite errands, but a necessary one if I want to feed my family. Visiting the grocery store two or three times a week, is not a good use of my already limited time. God wants us to use our time wisely. I would much rather spend that time for bible study and prayer than comparing prices of Ego Waffles! If you visit the grocery store more than once a week there is a good chance that you are also spending money impulsively. Here is my plan of action to cut down on those trips to the store. This plan has saved me time and money, and what mom doesn’t need that? Grocery Shopping Plan 1. Take Inventory of your pantry, kitchen cabinets, and refrigerator. Taking inventory of your kitchen allows you to assess what you have and what you don’t have. How often do you find yourself buying a carton of milk when there is one already hidden in the back of the refrigerator? How much produce do you throw away because you forgot about it? This is like throwing … [Read more...]
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