Posts by ihave7kids

I was 28 with my first, then 29, 31, 33, 35, 39, and 41 for the next 6.  For number 8 I will have just turned 44 a few weeks before!  I have noticed quite a difference over the years...I understand why people say it's good to...

We usually try to get our work done as early as possible in the day.  That way we can go to the park, for a walk, etc. in the afternoon.  But that's during the regular school year.  In the summer, we try to get outside...

I LOVE summer! We live at the beach, so we like a nice, long summer vacation. We do a lot of outdoor activities, but no "camps"...they are too expensive for a big family. Of course we keep reading and doing arts and crafts all year. We...

We have been homeschooling for 4 years now, and have tried a variety of things for my kids.  Our favorites have been anything about astronomy, messy kitchen experiments (think volcanoes!), and hatching butterflies and...

We own our home, and so haven't rented in a very long time.  About 15 years ago, we were paying $800/month for a 2 bedroom.  Recently, Hurricane Sandy hit our area very hard.  There are many people whose homes were...

We have used NFP for 16 years.  It was a little tricky to get used to in the beginning, but now it is second nature for us.  Don't let our family size (7 children from 15yrs down to 1 year) fool you.  We planned for all...

I am so happy to be reading all these posts about NFP!  I only know of 2 other couples personally who use this method, besides my husband and myself.  We have been married 19 years and have used NFP for the last 16...

I also make extra pancakes and french toast, but I don't freeze them.  I put them in a ziploc bag in the fridge and the kids eat them the next day, so freezing isn't necessary in our house :)  I also like to make the pancakes...

I have always been a careful shopper, but recently my husband has taken a pay cut, so now I am really trying to cut down our food budget by 20%.  With 9 people to feed, this is not easy!  Some of my favorite ways to stretch...

I go to a nursing moms group, and this week's discussion was about an article posted online called "Why you're never failing as a mom."  It was a great article, and the group concensus was that we can't do it all, and who ever...