Capturing the Moment

Capturing the Moment

by | Family

Getting Real With Lisa Van De Graaff There are moments that happen only once, like the expression on a mother’s face when she first looks into her child’s eyes, or the magnificent, game-winning slide into home base. When captured with a camera, these...
Creating a Strong Family

Creating a Strong Family

by | Family

Creating a strong family unit can be a definite challenge in today’s society. Our children’s friends have such an influence on their thoughts and feelings. As parents though, we have to realize that we still have the power and influence to be the stronger force. Our...
Do You Choose To Be Frugal?

Do You Choose To Be Frugal?

by | Frugal Living

Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Saving money. Stretching the budget. Doing more with less. Recession. Unemployment. It doesn’t matter what you call it, more people are learning how to live with less money. It’s what everyone is talking about. In ways, my husband and I...
Living Rich

Living Rich

by | Frugal Living

I’m going to tell you a secret: I’m poor. According to every government statistic available, I live in near-poverty. My husband and I have been living on one income since two weeks before Parker was born and my doctor put me on bed rest. I initially planned on going...
Quick and Easy Peanut Butter Cookies

Quick and Easy Peanut Butter Cookies

by | Recipe Corner

These cookies are easy enough even little brothers and sisters can help out.  All you need is: 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter 1 cup Granulated White Sugar 1 egg When it comes time to bake, make sure to get mom’s help! Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Put all ingredients in...

Charity Weekends

by | Frugal Living

Around the holidays, local soup kitchens and other charitable organizations are inundated with volunteers. Families want to do something special to help others for the holidays; corporations encourage their employees to get involved. Between Thanksgiving and...