January
I started the year talking about Time Management Tips for Busy Moms.
As I read through this post I was reminded of a few ways I’ve slipped in recent months, I guess the new year is a great time to review!
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February
I shared how you can Never Lose Socks in the Laundry Again.
We still use this method and it works great to minimize matchless socks.
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March
I showed you how to make Sturdy Origami-Fold Newspaper Pots for garden seedlings.
This is a perfect time to get several sets of pots folded and ready for early spring planting.
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April
I offered a Detailed List of Our (Very Simple) Meal Plan.
Almost a year later and we eat just about the same and still no one complains
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May
I shared a list of 29 of Our Favorite Plant & Garden Books for Kids.
We’ll be rereading several of these again this coming spring.
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June
I told how we turn dust gathering games into educational (and fun) Letter I Spy games for our kids.
Our kids still ask for this I Spy game on a regular basis.
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July
I discussed Tips for Lengthening Little Girl Dresses (or skirts) by Adding Ruffles.
I have several other dresses in my sewing box that need the same (adorable & twirly) treatment.
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August
We started school and shared how we are using what we have in our Practically Free Kindergarten and Preschool Learning Plans.
We’ve adjusted a little, but our plan i working out quite well.
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September
I shared Free Printable Alphabet Art Book pages.
Our kids all still love doing these projects (almost) every week.
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October
I joined in on the 31 Days Project and shared 31 Days of Busy Bags & Quiet Time Activities.
This series was very well received with dozens of readers commenting and emailing and hundreds of readers downloading our free printables and sharing our ideas on Pinterest.
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November
I shared a series of three posts with 3 Tips for a Meaningful Christmas.
It’s never too early to start planning for a meaningful Christmas for 2013.
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December
I continued my talk of Christmas with My Twelve Days of Christmas Plan for Blessing My Husband.
Once again, Tim and I both really enjoyed this tradition.















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