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}.

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.

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!

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!

Can a family heal itself? Susan shares some insightful tips on living with someone who has a hoarding disorder.

Are compact fluorescents really the best choice for your family? Carri shares why she’s switching back to incandescents in her house.

The calling we have as wives and mothers is not easy by any stretch of the imagination. Yet we are called to it. And if we are called, God will help us to do it.