So, you have made the decision to foster! You found an agengy. Completed your training, and passed your home study. Now what? Now comes the fun part! Getting your house and the kid’s rooms ready for when they arrive! But, what do you need to get? How do you decorate their rooms? How do you know what they will like? How do you make them feel at home? There is so much to figure out!! When we were waiting on the boys to move in, our house was literally flipped on it’s head. We had to shuffle bedrooms for my three biological kids and then make room for three new…
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To Pay or Not to Pay (Allowance that is)
It’s a many times rehashed debate. Should I pay my kids for doing chores, or not? Should they earn an allowance for the things they do around the house? There seem to be two views on this issue. The No! club who believes that kids should contribute to the upkeep of their home and shouldn’t expect to be compensated. And then the Yes! club who tends to think that kids should be paid for helping out and being responsible. After all, it prepares them for having a real job in the future. As a parent, I tend to lean towards the no club with some of the yes philosophy thrown…
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5 Ways to Keep a Large Family Organized (and not go insane!)
Five simple things to do to keep a large family organized!
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DIY Orange-Infused Vinegar Natural Cleaner
I have made a sincere effort to go more natural over the last several years, both with what we eat and the products I use in my home. Ah-hmm… admittedly, to varying degrees of success. However! The keyword here is effort! Back when I first started experimenting with natural cleaners, my kids and hubby would come in when I was cleaning and automatically wrinkle their noses and say, ‘Vinegar! Ew!’ So, I consider it a total mom victory that now I can clean with my homemade cleaners and have the kids not even slightly wrinkle their cute little noses! And I know I’m not using any harsh chemicals in our…
