Have you seen the new red and white Coca-Cola cans? The white cans are still in my area, but I'm hoping to grab one of the limited edition red and white cans this week. This month we're talking about giving back. Just as Coca-Cola is giving back by supporting the WWF, you can give back in your local community. I know times are tough for many people, but not every gift requires a monetary ...
It's A Big, Big House….
This the story of how I became “The Happy Housewife.” You might want to start at the beginning. Sailor came home with sad news, there were no houses available, or least no houses available to us. I decided I needed to start looking for a rental off base. The dead mouse in the laundry, along with a family of mice living under our oven, and rats running around our backyard was enough for me to ...
Our Home Sweet School
This the story of how I became "The Happy Housewife." You might want to start at the beginning. Unlike many families who have researched homeschooling for years before they actually started on the journey, I had researched homeschooling for about two weeks. My friend who earlier in the year had come over to talk to Amy about homeschooling, lent us her first grade Bob Jones curriculum so I only ...
Commissary Holiday Shopping Tips
Shopping at your military commissary over the holidays can add up to big savings. Many staples can be purchased at the commissary for significantly less than the local stores. Shopping during the holidays at the commissary can also be overwhelming. Long lines and empty shelves can make it not worth the trip. Here are a few tips for holiday shopping at your local commissary. Shop Early The later ...
Five Tips for Successful Holiday Visits When Yours Are the Only Kids
The following is a guest post from Kate who can be found blogging at www.greenaroundtheedges.net. Little People in Grown-Up Land: Five Tips for Successful Holiday Visits When Yours Are the Only Kids Once you have kids, your brain switches forever into “parent mode.” You think nothing of talking about bodily functions at the dinner table, become completely used to navigating an ever-present ...
Our Interview with Clark Howard
As I mentioned earlier, we had the privilege of meeting Clark Howard and got a some financial advice regarding paying for our kids' college. Here it is.... ...
