Nature, nature, everywhere. Family camping is one of the best vacation options available; the benefits of camping are endless. Take advantage of this frugal opportunity to slow down and spend time with your kids. Camping as a family is one of those activities that many families seem to be hesitant on, but always seem to be intrigued by. And rightfully so! Going…
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Learn the best way to pack a suitcase; how to maximize space & pack like a pro. The packing tips below will help your family consolidate down to a single suitcase! A big thanks to our affiliate EzPacking for sponsoring today’s post. The excitement is tangible. As we drive to the airport, the kids are full of energy. With all the commotion, it sounds like…
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This Slow-Cooker Beef Stew recipe makes dinner easy. Whip these five ingredients together (Hint: They’re not what you’d expect!) and you’re done. Best recipe ever. Your family will be BEGGING for more. It’s literally comfort in a bowl. A big thanks to Reames® Frozen Homestyle Egg Noodles for sponsoring today’s dinner recipe. I remember being a kid during Wisconsin winters like it was yesterday… Looking…
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Life should be taken at the pace that suits you and your family. Embrace an un-busy life today. Enjoy these ten benefits shared from Let Why Lead to living slow (and purposefully) with your kids. I sit with feet stretched out in front of me, bark chips in my sandals and the sound of playful children in my ears. It’s been twenty minutes since school got…
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“Mom, can you come in here? I want to talk to you about something.” The seriousness in her tone sets off my mama bear alarm, “Of course, what’s the matter?” As I walk into the bedroom, I am expecting to see a sullen girl waiting to chat, but what I find surprises me. She’s standing in front of the computer…
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Need a reminder to say NO. Print this and throw it up on the fridge. GET UNBUSY QUOTES IN YOUR INBOX Today I posted this on our Becoming UnBusy Facebook page. <— This is our sister-site. We share tips about becoming unbusy with the community there and share our personal journey toward an unbusy family life here on Lasso the…
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Are you looking for hilarious growing old quotes? Check out this collection of funny quotes about getting older below and then be sure to follow this great page on Facebook. Every time I stumble across this author, I laugh. . . . A good friend recently asked me to collaborate on a joint project called Rebranding Middle Age. I’ve loved being…
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Looking for easy camping meals? Save TIME with this collection of a week’s worth of pre-made, delicious, easy camping dishes that are family-friendly! Let’s start by… Reinventing What “Camping Recipes” Means For YOUR Family When I was a kid, my family ate very specific things when camping; everything was grilled and meat-focused. We always made things like hamburgers, hotdogs, brats,…
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Below you’ll find fifteen book excerpts and quotes from Toni Morrison. On August 6 of 2019, the world lost this amazing author, poet, humanitarian. This photo is made available under the Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication. . . . When my husband told me that this wonderful woman passed, I felt a weight in my chest —…
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