Category Archives: Activities

How to Make Crayons

Making crayons was neither as easy nor as frugal as I had hoped, but it[...]

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Apple & Oatmeal Crumble Bars

Kids are natural cooks, and despite the mess it may cause, these Apple & Oatmeal[...]

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Educational Resources for Young Adults

Our list of resources was compiled to engage our children in thoughtful dialogue, to nurture[...]

Fluffy Rose & Rhubarb Honey-Sweetened Marshmallows

Rhubarb guimauve, aka marshmallows, are a delightful confection - and should be eaten as such.[...]

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Conquering Clutter: What To Do With Kids’ Artwork

Conquer clutter AND encourage your child's inner Van Gogh with these simple tips. . .[...]

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Spiced Sesame Seed Candy

Sesame seeds are a surprisingly good source of calcium and even though sesame candies are[...]

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Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs

Natural dyes made from common spices, vegetables, and fruits produce beautiful pastel naturally dyed Easter[...]

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Easy, Natural, Homemade Cat Treats

Try these tuna treats to give your cat a natural, tasty treat.[...]

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Baking Soda and Vinegar Volcanoes

Baking soda and vinegar volcanoes are one of the quintessential rainy-day or science-fair projects that[...]

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18 Uncommon Uses for Baking Soda

Baking soda has a great many uses around the house and is a frugal way[...]

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Frugal Ways to Celebrate Love and Nourish Joy

Enjoy our tips for simple, creative ways to celebrate love, nourish joy, and nurture romance[...]

Simple Heartfelt Gifts to Nourish Joy

Here's a list of ideas for simple, handmade gifts to give on any occasion![...]

The 12 Days of Christmas

Legend has it that this popular Christmas song was originally created for Christian parents to[...]

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Crechemania: Meaningful Printables and Paper Creches for Kids

These gorgeous printables are wonderful as Advent activities for kids, for making gifts, or as[...]

Nourishing Joy in the Home: The Tradition of Santa Lucia

Santa Lucia Day is a Swedish celebration of light and kindness. At a dark and[...]

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A Jesse Tree Guide for Advent

The Jesse Tree is an Advent tradition I've come to cherish with my children, so[...]

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Preparing for Advent

Each year, I feel like Advent sneaks up on my and leaves me in a[...]

Nourishing Joy in the Home: Catechizing Our Children

Teaching our faith to our children is one of our most privileged and joyful tasks[...]

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Perfect Homemade Play Dough – Quick and Easy!

Homemade play dough is quick, easy, and frugal - not to mention non-toxic and highly[...]

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Traveling Mercies: Hospitality for the Traveler

Staying in other people's homes as you travel allows you to travel frugally and to[...]

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How to Make Fresh Pasta

Fresh, homemade pasta is a definite "comfort food" - hearty and satisfying in every season.[...]

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