It describes such a desperate cry of many families: a group of people thrown together with no spiritual leader, a mother and children who more than anything need a husband and father to guide the family.
I’m finding, that what I thought was good, wholesome and appropriate, is not what I remembered! In fact, it now terrifies me to think of the shows our parents let us watch!
Going into summer vacation with the idea that your kids have free reign and can fill their own time is a huge mistake. You need to make a summer vacation plan. Mostly, remember that they are the kids and you are the parent – which means it’s your responsibility to keep them on the right track over summer vacation.
Thanksgiving is next week already, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to kick it into the high-stress, high-gear, faster-than-the-speed-of-life mentality to start off the holiday season! It can be easy to get wrapped up in making the preparations – so wrapped up, in fact, that you ignore the people who are there to see you, not just eat your food!

There are many fun family bonding activities that take 30 minutes or less (or can take longer if you have more time!). You don’t have to leave the comfort of your own home – or front yard – to have great frugal family fun. These free activities can be thought of as team-building exercises for your family.










