Birthday parties can get expensive, and planning them can sometimes be overly stressful. Here are some great birthday ideas that might help you save money and help you plan a more interesting, and less stressful, party. Don’t forget to link up with your own Thursday {Thirteen}.

Some fabulous tips from The Hillbilly Housewife on maintaining all your spring cleaning efforts. Don’t let all your hard work slide when staying on track is as simple as following these steps each day.

Lisa reminds us to cherish every day, whether it be with your spouse, your children, or your friends. You never know what tomorrow will bring.

Many moms talk about feeling bad that they have “bribed” their children in one way or another. Carri talks about that little bit of misuse of vocabulary and helps those moms feel a little better.

This is a great time of year to start gardening with your kids. It’s easy to make it a fun learning experience. Here are some great gardening-related links that might give you some inspiration. And don’t forget to link up with your own Thursday {Thirteen}!

As the baby boomers age, more and more of us are going to find ourselves in a care giving role. My mother has been sick all her life so, I have gotten the opportunity a little bit earlier than most.

Susan shares a frugal and fun project to do with your kids. Perfect for a rainy day!

13 daily, weekly and seasonal tips on how to keep your refrigerator clean. Don’t forget to link up with your own Thursday {Thirteen}.

Carri shares how she’s going to spend her summer with her kids, preparing several of her children for the Bible Bee. Have you checked out the Bee yet? Maybe it’s about time!

It’s important that we have a few moments of peace every once in a while. But what do you do when you always have a baby or toddler with you wherever you go? Carri shares her secret!