The Art of the Staycation
It was spring break for Bean recently. After some tears upon realizing she would not be in school for a full week and a half (parent-teacher conferences were a couple of days before the break), she...
View ArticleSummer Plans
It seems like just yesterday, I was writing a post about Christmas preparation, and now summer is upon us! (It looks like our dog is ready for the dog days of summer already!) How exactly does a frugal...
View ArticleRelationship Investment
Every year around this time, I feel like I’m getting ready for a big date. That’s probably because I do have a big date…with my husband. For a variety of reasons, Memorial Day weekend (in addition to...
View ArticleOutsiders
One of the ways I waste time online is by reading articles on child-rearing and homemaking. To be sure, in reasonable quantities, this can be helpful; in fact, I have learned a great deal in my...
View ArticleVacation
I’m on vacation this week, in colorful Colorado! This vacation has been a long time coming. We have had a lot on our collective family plate over the past few weeks, so to be able to spend time...
View ArticleThe Big Announcement
Last week, I mentioned that I have a big announcement to share with you today. So without further ado… *Pauses for dramatic effect* Ladies and gentlemen, we are moving. Not just to a new house. Not...
View ArticleGiving Yourself Grace
With the moving process well underway, I wanted to share some ways that my minimalist/stewardship practices have changed. 1. The kids spend quite a bit more time with screens. I am not thrilled that...
View ArticleTime Out
I consider my children to be one of the greatest gifts I have ever been given (right up there with my husband). With that in mind, you would think I would treat them as the treasures they are, without...
View ArticleApartment Modifications Part 1
With the move in progress, the kids and I visited Riley in Texas recently for a whole week. He has been in corporate housing (housing provided by his work until he gets more established), and will be...
View ArticleChildren’s Books Featuring Simple Living
Here at Striving Stewardess, we talk a great deal about books for adults that feature simple living, minimalism, financial knowledge, and even books on chickens. We haven’t really discussed books that...
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