Kristin McPherson

My husband recently thought of an incredible way to use your computer to organize your prayer time while watching a slideshow of family photos on his monitor.

Here are some frugal (and often natural) laundry tips:

I consider myself to basically be a tightwad. However, Cascade Complete is one luxury item that I will NOT be without...

I edited this poem (from a previous submission) to include all of my children. I will read it at my daughter's upcoming Baby Dedication.

This Mother's Day poem was written for my second son's Baby Dedication in 2004

My husband and I have always enjoyed our annual task of hosting the games portion of our church's adult Valentine Banquet, so I thought I'd share a few of our favorites...

Here are several natural, safe, and inexpensive forms of relief for the pain of a kidney infection:

I am due any moment to experience natural childbirth for the fifth time, so preparing my body for this amazing event is of utmost importance to me.

Here are some Christmas tradition ideas that your family may care to consider.

Do you find it a challenge to get your kids to clean their rooms? Let me introduce you to a friend of mine: the House Fairy.

NOW is the time to begin your preparations for a stress-free holiday season!

I have found that my holiday binder is a lifesaver in planning and preparing for a stress-free holiday season.

It is likely that you have had the misfortune of dealing with sunburn sometime in your recent past. Next time try a few of these natural remedies for safe and quick sunburn relief...

No one wants to be remembered for their body odor, but face it -- everyone's had stinky armpits at some time or other! Try a few of these effective remedies the next time you have issues with body odor...

I believe that at the end of this year, my kindergarten son as well as my preschooler will have a tremendous homeschool education... without me having to spend a fortune!

Do you want to give a new mommy a special baby shower gift that will stand out from the others, really get used, and not cost a fortune? Try putting together a beautiful themed baby gift basket!

I made over $700 last month in mystery shopping payments and reimbursements, and I have found that mystery shopping is a fun and profitable way to earn some extra cash.

All parents desire to give their children a birthday to remember, but some hit the hard realization that it isn't always financially feasible. I am proof that you can make your child's birthday special and memorable... without breaking the bank.

I try to make it a priority to take care of my body and the baby within during this special time of life. Here are a few pointers I would like to share with every pregnant lady...

We all know that it is difficult in this day and time, but I am living proof that it is possible: a modern American family can survive on a single income. How do we do it? I will let you in on my secrets...

Spark People is a phenomenal website that has a tremendous amount of great information and interactive tools for anyone wishing to diet, lose weight, or just adopt more healthy habits. Spark People is virtually just helpful to anyone, whether you care to diet or not!

While the white elephant gift exchange can be a lot of fun and provoke much laughter, there are a few guidelines to follow in white elephant gift giving that will ensure that the fun is mutual for all participants.

Families value special traditions that revolve around the home and those who are dearest to their hearts. Use these ideas or share some family Christmas traditions of your own...

A humorous guide for hunters' wives who are attempting to survive deer season!

With a little creativity you can instill many Bible truths into the heart of your preschooler. Children have an appetite for knowledge, especially knowledge about God and spiritual things.

I have found that natural remedies have been instrumental in saving our family a great deal of money and headache. It is unnecessary to haul a child to the doctor over every sniffle when many great healing tools are right in our backyard.

It is sometimes hard to find a meaningful, inexpensive gift to give to several children in a Sunday School group after so much has been spent on one's own family. Here are a few frugal ideas that will mean a lot to your Sunday School kids.