Summer’s in full swing and so are the bugs. If you live anywhere near water like we do, (we live a couple blocks from a river) you know all too well that these little buggers show up out of no where and ruin your day. While the best way to not deal with bites […]
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How to Teach Your Child to Love Nature
Samantha is sharing tips on how to teach your child to love nature. I grew up in Montana and nature was and still is a big part of my life then and now. How to Encourage Your Child to Love Nature In this age of TV, computers, and electronic gadgets, children are […]
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7 Ways to Teach Your Kids Mindfulness
This post was written by Samantha McGraw, a guest contributor to Saved By Grace. Her other post, How to Teach Kids to Meditate, is a very popular post. Mindfulness with kids doesn’t have to mean 30 minutes of quietly meditating. Kids of all ages and backgrounds can learn to practice mindfulness, and each kid’s […]
25 More Random Acts of Kindness
I think it is extremely important to do random acts of kindness to not only make yourself feel great, but more importantly, to make others feel great and the world a better place to be. What is a random act of kindness? A Random Act of Kindness is to do something that brightens another’s day, […]
#ad The Perfect After School Program for Low Income Families
When my daughter was younger (She’s a teenager now. Where did time go?), she participated in a couple of after school programs, but they were always hard to budget for since we were a low income family. My mom was gracious enough to pay for her to be in karate and get involved in the […]
#ad 5 Unique Dates for Active Couples
This post is sponsored by RecTennis. Although this is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own My husband and I make date night a large priority in our relationship. This has been something we have done since we got together and even though kids and all the trying times we have experienced in our […]
#ad 4 Affordable Ways to Get Your Kids Active in the Summer
This post is sponsored by RecTennis. Although this is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own. It is so easy to spend summer days being lazy. The heat of the summer sun beating down on you almost sends kids into a trance-like state. And if you add electronics on top of it, it can […]
#ad 7 Tips for Putting Together the Perfect Romantic Picnic
My wedding anniversary just passed and since my husband and I are the outdoorsy type, we decided to plan a romantic picnic. It occurred to me that since this was a picnic for the two of us to celebrate our special day, that it should be more of an experience rather than just lunch together. […]
How my Teen Inspires Me
This Post is produced in collaboration with Yoplait Go Big, but all opinions and content expressed are my own. I have two teen girls that mean an awful lot to me. One is my amazing 13 year old daughter that doesn’t live with me full time and the other is my 16 year old […]
FamilySearch’s Worldwide Indexing Event July 15-17
I really enjoy learning about my ancestry. It is so amazing to find out where your roots lie and what the people who came before you enjoyed doing, where they lived and how they worked. It gives you great insight into what shaped you and who you are. With so much information available […]
Get Back to Nature on a Boat
It’s no surprise that I love nature. Being someone who enjoys living as natural as possible in my every day life, being in nature itself is truly what I long for. I was raised in Montana and this meant we spent lots of time on lakes. I remember being able to get out on some […]
What Food Banks Really Need
The time when most people donate to food banks is usually around the holidays, but food banks need things all year long because hunger and financial issues are not a problem only during Christmas and actually, donation slow way down this time of year. By March or April, food banks have already run out of […]
Essentials for Outdoor Dads
My husband is in love with nature. He would live in a cabin in the woods if we could. I couldn’t because, well, I obviously need my internet access, but if that wasn’t a factor, I would most certainly run away with him and be a hermit. I grew up in Montana. The woods and […]
How to Find Time to Cook (When You Don’t Have Time)
More and more people are eating out these days. Not only is it because we are so busy, but it is super convenient as well. It can get us in and out of the door in only a few minuets and if you go through a drive-thru, it’s even quicker. The unfortunate problem with eating […]
Essential Oil Safety Tips
You have heard me talk about essential oils so many times on my blog. This is because I am very passionate about them and what they have done to change the way I clean, live and take care of myself. However, essential oils can be used wrong and can be even dangerous if used in […]
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Puree
Pumpkin puree is a staple in most homes this time of year. The on;y problem is, it can be expensive, full of preservatives and even added sugar and color if you buy it in a can. There is a traditional way of making it with an oven and a few pans with water in them, […]