With snow in most of the country I thought I would send these recipes and tips for a fun frugal snow day. Enjoy!<< MORE >>

The number of people who spend time in front of a computer monitor grows each year. But each year, the number of computer related injuries occurs. What causes these problems and what can you do about them?<< MORE >>

One of the most frustrating things as a mother is getting kids to clean up after themselves! You're forever finding toys everywhere, clothes everywhere, crafts everywhere, and dishes everywhere. So what do you do?<< MORE >>

Sometimes our loved ones hurt us. Dads can get physical or disappear from our lives. Moms can betray us with their anger and lack of support. A best friend can shock us by turning their backs on us. A spouse can be unfaithful and destroy our trust. Our children can take a destructive path that is sure to crush our heart. These are some of the big hurts in life that leave us wondering how we will ever heal.<< MORE >>

Many people suffer from self-esteem issues. Teens are often more effected by esteem issues. They are going through changes, both physically and mentally. This can radically effect how they view them selves and their capabilities. And your ability to understand what they are going through can help a lot. ... << MORE >>

It’s doubtful whether anyone would have thought, during the first official Groundhog Day in 1886, that over 100 years later people would still be focusing their attention on a little critter on February 2 each year. It is on that date that Punxsutawney Phil tells the nation if there will be six more weeks of winter or not.<< MORE >>

An attractive and thriving container vegetable garden can be yours. In this container gardening guide I'll give you all the information and tips you need to get started now. It's fun - It's easy. So, let's go.<< MORE >>

These are 105 years old, but amazingly still apply today! I hope you enjoy reading these as much as I did. If you are a mother, there is so much wisdom here for you. ... << MORE >>

Kids are simple to figure out. They don't want to eat fish; they do want ice cream. They want TV, X-boxes and the Internet; they don't want Shakespeare. And they want cool friends; they don't want geeks.<< MORE >>

Here are two articles I just posted on Vintage Home that include Valentine menu ideas, recipes, and table decorations. ... << MORE >>

With the cost of groceries sky-high, I am posting some information which I hope you will find helpful and money-saving. << MORE >>

Here are two crafts for Sunday school, including Heart Pockets and Joseph's Coat. << MORE >>

Most families have felt the pain of the dramatic rise in the cost of food. If you are on a tight grocery budget, how are you handling it? What do you do to make sure you stay on your budget each month? How do you decide what to buy and what to leave on the shelf at the store? Do you have a plan before entering the store?<< MORE >>

Maybe I'm a lazy cook, but I love one-pot meals. Here are three recipes for one-pot Dutch oven meals. They include a steak dinner, chicken bake, and bean and sausage bake. << MORE >>

College students who copy the lifestyles of cocaine-using celebrities will become susceptible to the short and long-term damaging health problems of this drug. Until college students can see through the pretenses of the cocaine-related lifestyles of the high-profile celebrities, however, a number of them will emulate their “role models” and continue to use cocaine.<< MORE >>

The idea behind a household control journal is to have one place where you keep the important papers and lists that help you to run your home. This can be a wide-variety of things but typically includes a chores list, your grocery list, your menu planning list, emergency numbers, medical info, financial info, and your child(ren)’s school info. << MORE >>

A new year is a new opportunity to create the lifestyle you envision. It’s not necessarily about making radical changes, but changing the ingredients a bit so you create something different – something new and more exciting!<< MORE >>

So, you want to be a Sunday school teacher, good for you! God has abundant blessings in store for both you and the children! However, you may be asking yourself if you have what it takes to be a really good children's Sunday school teacher.<< MORE >>

Most people focus on the physical changes that happen as you age - muscles don't bounce back the way they used to, hair becomes gray, and skin begins to wrinkle. But we often pass over one area that really deserves our attention: the brain. Not only can a healthy and active brain help you ward off disease, it can also help you live a more satisfying life. ... << MORE >>

No matter how they say it, most often I don't know how to react to whatever way they choose to phrase it. Honestly, I don't know how I do it "all". And quite simply I don't believe that I ever do it all. I am a person who has high hopes, big dreams, and many goals. My daddy taught me to be that way and my Heavenly Father gifted me with a few traits that help me to "make it happen."<< MORE >>

Baking is not really an art. The hardest part of baking is making sure you have all the essentials needed. This list is a good place to start when checking for items that are necessary to turn the kitchen into a baker’s delight. ... << MORE >>

Family members are so busy these days that we may have to carefully plan and guard our time together. Find an evening that is good for everyone. Set aside agendas and distractions, and have fun together! Here are some ideas you might be able to use for a family night.<< MORE >>

Here are some creative ways to “warm up” your living space to counteract the cold outside. Use some of these ideas to help your living spaces feel warm and cozy this winter. << MORE >>

As parents of preschoolers or one who spends time with them, you may be at a loss for how to deal with preschool temper tantrums. Using the following ideas may give you the tools you need to deal with temper tantrums effectively and have a better behaved child, too.<< MORE >>

Therapy animals like are highly trained and play very active roles in the educational or therapy program they're involved in. The active ingredient in animal therapy is a little-understood concept called the human-animal bond.<< MORE >>