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Cleaning & Organization | Parenting

Kids + Chores = A Must

ByMariel August 25, 2009July 11, 2013

It might make ya feel like a meanie-pants but I seriously believe you are doing your kids (and their future spouse) a huge disservice by not having them do regular chores. I think the values of hard work, sensitivity and respect of others hard work, team work, cleanliness, and family contribution are best instilled in…

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Family Night

Family Night: What’s For Dinner?

ByMariel August 19, 2009

This month’s Family Night activities was one of my favorite as a kid. It is a great memory for me, and I want to create those for my kids now. (while they are young and don’t have a choice, they haveto participate:) Here it is. My family would pile into our huge Chevy van and…

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Preparedness & Food Storage | Recipes

Apricot Jam

ByMariel July 24, 2009May 20, 2013

* Today is the LAST day of the giveaway! Scroll down if you haven’t entered! I love summertime because produce is fresh and at it’s best! My mom and I picked apricots and made jam the other day, so I thought I’d share our endeavor with you. It’s easy and oh so good. Here are…

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Family Night | Kindergarten & Pre-K

Family Night: Loving Nature

ByMariel July 23, 2009May 22, 2020

What’s Family Night?? It’s when you have a designated night every week to sit down as a family, have a lesson, an activity, and a treat. Your lessons can be on things like: being honest, getting along with siblings, doing service for others, emergency & safety, being healthy, etc. If you are religious, then you…

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Finances / Saving $$$ | Preparedness & Food Storage

Deals to Meals–saving you TIME & MONEY!

ByMariel July 12, 2009

I can not introduce myself without introducing you to the most amazing man–my husband Todd! Deals to Meals would not be here today if it weren’t for the support and love from my husband and best friend! He is my number one fan and I am so thankful to have him in my life. We…

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Motherhood | Parenting

The Great Nipple Rub, Great Breastfeeding Tips

ByMariel June 23, 2009March 31, 2015

Sorry, Pervs. No boobie pictures here. So, I’ll get to the point. I know you’re all dying to hear about anything that has to do with rubbing nipples…y’all are SO predictable! I won’t waste any time…let me tell you a story… (I like to put pictures in my post of things that are relevant. I’m…

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Dating Your Kids (she: Reb)
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Dating Your Kids (she: Reb)

ByMariel March 22, 2009March 26, 2014

I’m Reb. Mother of four wild and wonderful (young) sons. I never imagined myself fostering and nurturing four male offspring. It’s takes courage to try to turn these little men into respectable Men some day. But here I am. My partner in this journey is my Shmoopy. I keep a daily record of our hilarious…

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How to Start a Food Storage ~ Assignment #3
Preparedness & Food Storage

How to Start a Food Storage ~ Assignment #3

ByMariel February 7, 2009May 22, 2020

How to Start a Food Storage: – Alright, so I hope you have… (Food Storage Assignment #1, Food Storage Assignment #2) – 1. Figured out your additional water supply. – 2. Printed off a shelf-life chart for your binder. – 3. Printed off some recipes for your binder. – Now, it’s time to learn a…

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Adoption and Foster Care Resources
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Adoption & Foster Care

ByMariel December 28, 2008July 24, 2015

Adoption is very special to me. Come find out WHY and see a whole list of amazing resources, whether your’e looking to place, adopt, or foster a child!

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