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The Costs of Getting Sick {+ a Family Illness Tracker Printable}

Oct 20 Uncategorized

Do you know how often you and your family get sick? If not, track it, and then discuss ways you can prevent illness from happening this winter.

Sick season is upon us, and I do NOT want a repeat of what happened to our family during the first few months of 2014. © Andy Dean / Dollar Photo Club We were all sick right before little Bella was born in January. Being pregnant, going into labor, and dealing with postpartum issues whileContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Oct 20

Solids Feeding Schedule: Month 3 Update

Oct 16 Babies (<1 yr)

This is a very detailed list of all the foods one mama introduced to her baby. She even gives the total cost of feeding her baby!

Baby Bella is now 9 months old, and she has tried a ton of new foods over the last three months. Twenty-four to be exact! If you’re just joining us, see the bottom of this post for links to the other posts in this series. Without this feeding schedule, I would have gone crazy thisContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Oct 16

5 Tips for Throwing an Affordable First Birthday Party

Oct 9 Uncategorized

You CAN throw a great 1st birthday party under $100! Find out how to keep your budget in check for your own!

Hi there! I’m Chelsea and I blog over at The Contented Wife Blog. I’m so excited to be taking over Charlee’s blog today to share with you how I planned my son’s first birthday party on a budget. We threw a nice birthday party without breaking the bank and you can too! © jfunk /Continue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Oct 9

Pictures to Take While Your Baby’s in the NICU

Oct 8 Uncategorized

When your baby is in the NICU, the last thing on your mind is taking pictures. These are pictures you might want to take while your baby is there.

Today I’m hanging out with Chelsea from Mommie & Wee! You might remember her from when she guest posted over here about the 3 Super Easy Steps for a Rockin’ Bod. Show her some love today! She was so kind to reciprocate and let me spend time talking to her fans for a day! Here’s aContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Oct 8

Baby Food Freezer Cooking Day

Oct 8 Babies (<1 yr)

Spend some time once a month whipping up homemade baby food, freeze it, and then don't worry about it! It's really simple to freeze your baby food with the Mumi&Bubi Solids Start Kit!

I was not paid to write this post. I received a product to review, and I will only review products that could benefit my readers. The opinions in this post are completely my own based on my experience. I’m a busy mom. I may be a stay-at-home mom, but I have plenty on my plate. The dishes needContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Oct 8

Kids and Food: The Snacking Rule

Oct 6 Eating Habits

At your wit's end trying to get your child to eat? Implement the snacking rule and see if your child's eating behavior improves.

In my post on how eating habits start with parents, I listed the 10 rules that should be followed in order to teach your kids the right way to eat (according to the French). Today, I’d like to discuss one of my favorite rules that I follow (almost) always. If you read through the list ofContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Oct 6

Shred Your Own Cheese for Significant Savings!

Sep 29 Grocery Budget

Ever wondered how much you are spending on cheese, whether you buy the blocks or buy it pre-shredded? Find out the cost savings over a year of the type that is cheaper and you might just change your buying habits!

Over the last seven years, since I started grocery shopping for myself and my family, I’ve noticed one very harsh reality: the cost of cheese is going up and I don’t see it coming back down. *UPDATE 6/17/2015: It’s coming down!! [AdSense-A] I like cheese. I like to use it in my food. I like toContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Sep 29

How to Prevent Diaper Blowouts (or at least try!)

Sep 26 Uncategorized

Diaper blowouts are icky! Learn how to stop them from happening or, if they do happen, how to take care of them.

I’ve got a sweet little story for you today. It involves my first-born and lots and lots of…POOP! Haha. It was the middle of the night, I was sleeping, and I heard a faint cry in the back of my mind. It got louder and louder until I realized, THAT’S MY BABY! I jumped outContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Sep 26

Do I Really NEED That?

Sep 24 Uncategorized

In need of some ideas to get you through a period of no spending? These ideas will shift your focus from spending money to being content with what you have.

When it comes to spending habits, I’m somewhat a blend of both of my parents. My mom is a spender, my dad is a saver. I tend to lean more towards the saver and sometimes I border on being cheap, but in the last little while I’ve been an all-out spender, my second mistake asContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Sep 24

Kids and Food: Great Eating Habits Start With YOU

Sep 22 Eating Habits

Children will never learn to eat well unless parents are there to guide them consistently and lovingly. Here are 10 important eating habits all kids need to learn and why.

My oldest daughter is an eater. She has her days, of course, and she has certain foods that she doesn’t care for, but all in all, she loves to eat. While crackers and bread top her favorite foods list, she also frequently requests craisins and tomatoes. Am I just lucky to have such a greatContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Sep 22

Let’s Talk Kids and Food

Sep 17 Babies (<1 yr)

I believe that all kids can learn to love most foods if they are taught healthy eating habits. Would you agree?

Just in the last few years of my life, I’ve come to regard food in a very high manner. Growing up, I ate food that was convenient rather than healthy, cheap rather than nutritious. We ate from cans, boxes, and a freezer filled with highly-processed, convenient snacks. My parents owned 8 vending machines, and IContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Sep 17

Our Budget Was Put On the Backburner, and Now I’m Gonna Revive It

Sep 15 Uncategorized

Do you know the one cause of money problems? Not having a budget! A budget is so important if you want total control over your hard-earned money.

Call me strange, but I love spreadsheets. And numbers. How I love solving algebraic equations and calculating how much I spent on everything from baby food and bread to diapers and pantries. Budgeting used to be a hobby for me. Yes, a hobby! Then why am I having a hard time finding time for ourContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Sep 15

Solids Feeding Schedule: Month 2 Update

Sep 12 Babies (<1 yr)

This is a very detailed list of all the foods one mama introduced to her baby. She even gives the total cost of feeding her baby!

When I started feeding Bella two months ago, I would’ve guessed that she was a less enthusiastic eater than her older sister. I mean, Sofía was always about the food. She couldn’t get enough. Bella, on the other hand, was a bit more timid and cautious the first few weeks I fed her solids. Now, she’sContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Sep 12

3 Super Easy Steps for a Rockin’ Bod

Sep 10 Uncategorized

Does your body post-baby got you down? Check out these awesome steps to a rockin' bod!

Do I have a treat for you today. 🙂 My blogging friend, Chelsea, is over here to talk about our bodies…post-baby. She has such a fun writing style and speaks straight from her heart. I think you’ll like her. Without further ado… Have you ever wondered why God created stretch marks? I mean, the whole pregnancyContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Sep 10

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