Olga Gintchin
Olga Gintchin is a mother of two boys and two pups. She enjoys Colorado life with them and her Bulgarian husband. Gardening, traveling, nature, and learning about other cultures are a few of her favorite activities.
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Most families throw out a lot of food. We’re busy. Time slips away and all the sudden you’ve got a fridge full of mystery food. If you’re not a meal planning/prepping kind of parent you may have a bunch of random items that you got a great deal on but have no idea what to do with them. Here are some simple ways I make the most out of the food we buy. 1. Freeze it. Target had bacon on clearance a few days ago. BACON. Sure, it expired in less than a week but that’s what the freezer is
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If I could add any capability to my phone I would add a remote, Swiss Army knife and a thermometer. If you’ve ever had a sleeping baby on your chest and just wanted to change the channel, you understand the remote thing. If you’ve ever had a sick child sleeping on your chest and the thermometer was just out of reach, you understand that one too. And, well, a Swiss Army knife is just practical. A lot of people resist getting away from using paper for their schedules and grocery lists. If you’re willing to get outside of your comfort
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As a mom on a budget, I’ve found many ways to save money. Cloth diapers, for one, but being able to provide my guys with entertainment and learning experiences is really important to me, too. That’s why I quickly learned how much my local library has to offer. Babies have great opportunities for lap time, then storytimes as toddlers. (If you are in St. Louis, check out story time at Cotton Babies!) When they start reading, the library is a great way to get new books without spending a fortune, especially on a series they may not be too sure
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I’ve been watching a lot of “Friends” on Netflix lately. It reminds me how important it is to find that group of people that help you get through life’s ups and downs. If you’re reading this, you almost certainly know that being a parent is not easy. Stay-at-home-mom life is a blessing, but can also be very lonely at times. Of course, you have some of the sweetest and most rewarding moments you’ve ever experienced, but it can also be physically and emotionally exhausting. What I’ve realized is that finding another group of moms (or dads!) has been just what
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“My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece” ― Claude Monet One of my favorite things to do with my family and for my family is gardening. For me, it is a great way to get some fresh air, a little exercise, and provide a cheap, healthy source of food for my family. It’s also a great way to teach kids about where food comes from. Kids of all ages can benefit from gardening. Older kids can learn the specifics of how everything works. Babies will enjoy being outside and taking in the scenery. Planning my garden and ordering seeds gets me
