Laundry is one of those things that never goes away. Just when you have all the clothes washed and your hamper is empty, you put the clothes you’re wearing back in and the cycle continues. So how can we simplify and make the process less painful? To find answers I asked some of my friends…
Tag: Self Sufficient
Simple Ways to Teach Your Kids to Cook
Quality Family Time is one of my passions. Spending time together creating a meal can be an exciting time for your family and the best part is your kids are learning important skills to help them become self-sufficient. Remember the old adage that “You can give a man a fish and feed him for a…
How Routines Help the Kids
Routines and expectations are a big part of teaching your children. Routines help you have a calm, peaceful feeling in your home. Plus kids respond well to order and structure. I’ve always enjoyed planning and knowing what comes next. Our kids are the same way. We have established several family routines. It is also so…
How to Teach Your Kids to Be Self Sufficient
Imagine what your kids will be like in 20 years. What are your hopes and dreams for them? What skills will your kids need to emotionally and intellectually be successful in life? Will they be self-reliant? There are skills you can teach them today to help them be self sufficient in their future lives. Most…
Starting a Family Garden
It’s that time of year again-SPRING! I love the blossoms, warmer weather and longer days. I grew up working in my dad’s garden and that has carried over into my adult life. There are some amazing benefits to having a garden. Just having yummy produce all summer long makes it so worth it. Plus, it…