Husband and father of several young boys. I had an interest in efficiency in the home and was inspired by a diligent wife that knew how to work through tight budgets. Josh is inspired by things that work well for the family while working through his hectic schedule. His influence to start this blog was when he understood the freedoms of self-employment and wanted others to benefit from his knowledge.
I have a couple young boys, and they all have watched me do a variety of projects over the years. They see me with power tools, measuring tape, and all sorts of tools that have their own setup. I am not a woodworker by trade, I do not make money from my projects, and I […]
When you own personal possessions, you understand that time and decay will deteriorate things we own. It does not matter how hard you try to keep it unused and out of the way, it will eventually break. Your home and comforts are no exception, and sometimes getting a little dirty can save you some money […]
When I began my parenting journey, I had little experience in working with toddlers. I had not changed a diaper, and provided them with any adequate diet, none of it. I would not say that my parenting techniques were not developed, because I did spend time with kids before, played with them, and tried hearing […]
I like stories about the migration of thought and motivations change for people over time, it makes for a fun story. My story was not as much about, ‘oh, I want to start a blog because, blah-blah-blah.” Honestly, this has taken me for quite a loop in where I was and how I got to […]
Disciplines of Family and Consumer Science Home-economics or family and life science has quite the history, and developed over time. These courses and classes brought valuable information from the classroom into homes where people learn the value of frugality, longevity, and a healthy mindset to making your personal items last. The best kept secret of […]
Marketing Influences If you were like me, and you grew up in the 80s and 90s, you would see a ton of television ads that focused on toys that did not bring meaning to us. The doll everyone wanted (does anyone remember the “Tickle-Me-Elmo” craze that sold-out overnight?); the next nerf gun or water gun, […]
Work-Life Balance Parents have additional competing measures for their time. You could struggle to find a balance of what you need to accomplish as an adult, give time to your children, and time preparing for your work. I have previously gone over the value of work-life balance and suggestions in my previous article: Parents in […]
Ever have difficulty in managing work expectations? Sometimes having healthy boundaries between work and home help achieve the balance you desire.
Home and Family Dynamics Present their Own Challenges Home dynamics challenge each family member differently, know how you would like to focus the attention and make memories. Memories happen with good, great, and consistent opportunity. The reason why certain times of the year will have more influence on a child’s growth if the family spends […]
Knowing your surroundings and your family are heavy contributors to your growth. If you know yourself, and your role, then things begin to shape how you work together as a family. Without any form of understanding people or assigning responsibility, we delve into a chaotic abyss that makes it difficult to shake. As you begin […]