We are pleased to host the August 2008 edition of the Carnival of Family Life. Enjoy!
Family Pets
Matt M. presents Growth of Healthy Food Industry posted at The Pet Haven.
Jason Rusch presents Choosing a Boxer for Sale posted at boxerdogessentials.com.
Education
Becky presents It’s Just Not About Me posted at Life Without School.
Stephanie presents My Little Teacher posted [...]
I found these lovely tiger lilies growing wild along the road and brought them home. Tiger lilies grow abundantly around here, but I don’t have any on our property. I thought they really brightened the counter, and they stayed lovely for several days.
These bright white lilies were salvaged from a days-old flower arrangement that was [...]
Have you ever wished you had more ideas for frugal living? Have you looked at your budget and wished there was something else you could trim, but don’t know where to start? Not excited about saving a few pennies by reusing plastic baggies? Me neither. I’ve found that some of the best ideas for frugal [...]
Weddings can be such lovely, joyful affairs, and staying out of debt attending them can be a feat in itself for many families. From airfare to accommodations and garb to gifts, fancy weddings can be quite expensive.
As many families tighten their budgets to better afford gas and groceries, gift giving is taking a hit as [...]
Frugality doesn’t go on vacation for the summer, especially in tough economic times. So what’s a mom (or dad) to do with youngsters home for the summer?
Your best bet is to seek out free and cheap activities that can be enjoyed as a family. Most summer camps and programs are quite pricey, and out of [...]
Trader Joe’s Refresh Shampoo & Conditioner
Since Trader Joe’s isn’t paying me to review their Refresh Citrus Shampoo and Conditioner, my review is totally unbiased. I promise.
I bought these bottles of shampoo and conditioner at Trader Joe’s for $1.99 each. I was motivated by a desire to use more natural soaps and avoid harmful chemicals, and [...]
Is our economy headed for a recession, or not? This question is being debated by economists, investors and families at kitchen tables all over our country.
Ironically, a recession is certain only in hindsight; when it’s just beginning, nobody really knows for sure whether it can be called a recession yet or not.
Dave Ramsey insists we’re [...]
