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May 21, 2012

Gardening with Kids: 5 Easy Tips to Get you Started

Gardening with Kids

Gardening can be a great activity to teach kids about the world around them. It's been a few years since we've had a full-fledged garden, and despite the fact that I am way too pregnant to do much of the work myself, I was determined that this year we were going to do some planting. My boys are … [Read more...]

Top 7 Reasons to Declutter Before Having a Baby

Decluttering Before Baby

With my 5th baby due to be born sometime in the next few months, we're trying to prepare for the shock of having a baby in the house again. We're going to have a nearly 5 year age gap and I think we're going to go through some major adjustments as we adapt. Decluttering is a great way to prepare … [Read more...]

So Good, So Sweet

So good, so sweet

As parents, we're always looking for signs that we are raising kind, smart little people who will grow up and make a difference in the world. We look for signs in the little things that our kids to prove to ourselves that we are on the right track. This week, my family celebrated a birthday that … [Read more...]

Winning Wednesday: April 18, 2012

Winning Wednesday

Are you feeling a bit of spring fever yet? We're doing some spring cleaning around our house and anxiously waiting for consistently warmer weather. The sporadic sunshine we've been getting is just teasing us at the moment. There are some great giveaways going on this week, including the annual … [Read more...]

WAHM: Can You Really Make Money Blogging?

Blogging

  I get asked all the time whether or not you can really earn an income from blogging. The short answer is yes. There are many bloggers earning enough money to equate a full time income. My blog has been a huge blessing to my family and has supplemented our income for the last 5 years and … [Read more...]

Recipe: Kid-Friendly Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchilada

Chicken enchiladas are a go-to recipe around our house, and this recipe has a special place in my recipe book because it was first made for me by a good childhood friend. The flavor in this dish is mild enough that kids love it, but still rich enough that it satisfies nearly every … [Read more...]

Deal Alert: 59% Off Ju Ju Be Diaper Bags

Ju Ju Be Diaper Bag Deal

I've been on the hunt for the perfect diaper bag. After fighting the transition back to a purse for so long it feels kind of strange to be going back but my now tiny purse is going to struggle with all the things I'll need to carry around once this baby arrives. I have friends who swear by Ju Ju … [Read more...]

Winning Wednesday: April 11, 2012

Winning Wednesday

Welcome to another week of great giveaways! We're enjoying the warmer weather around our house so I hope most of you are starting to say goodbye to winter as well. Current Busy Mommy Media Giveaways Don’t forget to enter some of the great giveaways we have going on right here at Busy Mommy … [Read more...]

Science for Kids – Soda Bottle Compost

Soda Bottle Compost

My kids are nuts about science so we're always looking for projects we can do at home that really allow them to get hands-on and see the things we are learning about. With spring weather teasing us around here, we're thinking about planting a garden, so learning about how to create compost was a … [Read more...]

Deal Alert: Britax B-Agile for Only $175!

Britax B-Agile Deal

Amazon has a great deal going on right now if you are in the market for a stroller. The B-Agile is currently on sale for only $175.49! This normally sells for $249.99 so that's 30% off and actually the lowest price I've seen it for. The Britax B-Agile is a great stroller, especially if you are on … [Read more...]