When setting up a food budget there are several considerations. Families that want to be able to control how much they spend on food will need to take several factors into account. While the challenge of setting up a food budget may seem overwhelming, statistics show that those … [Read more...] about Frugal Family Food Budgets
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Kids’ Recipe: How to Make Frozen Yogurt at Home
Looking for a simple recipe that's good for your kids? We love home made frozen yogurt. Sneak in some chunks of real fruit and you've got a creamy, delicious treat your kids will want to make (and chow down on) again and again. Here's how we make this frozen treat at our house … [Read more...] about Kids’ Recipe: How to Make Frozen Yogurt at Home
Decadent Vegan, Gluten-Free Avocado-Chocolate Cupcakes
A rich, fulfilling vegan and gluten-free way to celebrate sometimes seems impossible, doesn’t it? For years I’ve tinkered with gluten-free desserts only to have them taste like gluten-free desserts. The ingredients became more complex and expensive, and the baking process grew … [Read more...] about Decadent Vegan, Gluten-Free Avocado-Chocolate Cupcakes
Sweet Potato Pie You Gotta Try
As a North Carolinian, sweet potatoes are kind of my (our) thing—we're the #1 sweet potato producing state in the country, and we're proud of it.We also know how to make the perfect sweet potato pie. When I was growing up, I never ate sweet potatoes. I never understood that a … [Read more...] about Sweet Potato Pie You Gotta Try
A Look at Various Potty Training Techniques
There are many stories out there about parents who successfully potty train their children before the age of two or even younger! Other parents may tell you that their potty training experience was effortless. Regardless of whether or not these tales are true, they can be … [Read more...] about A Look at Various Potty Training Techniques
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to