It's not always a smooth ride to get your kids on board with their chores. Why not create a DIY chore chart that puts fun back into it all? It's so easy!

DIY Chore Chart

Getting your kids to do their chores on a regular basis can often be challenging. It’s a good idea to get them started at an early age when ‘helping out mom’ is still a fun thing! For toddlers, you want to choose chores that are simple and easy for them to understand and accomplish — such as putting away their …

The recipe for the BEST pumpkin nut bread ever. Whoooop!

The BEST Pumpkin Nut Bread Recipe EVER (seriously, it really is)

You may know that I’ve been on a journey this month with an absolutely amazing group of bloggers. There are 6 of us total and we’ve been bringing you a new treat each day this month in our ‘31 Days of Homemade Halloween‘ series. If you click on the banner at the top of this post, you’ll be taken to …

A little reminder to those who feel like they are just a mom; give yourself a little more credit. You are doing the most important job in the world!

Hi, I’m Just a Mom

It’s easy to feel like being a mom is not a job or not “good enough.” For some reason, it’s also easy to feel ashamed to tell people you stay home with your child(ren) when they ask you what you do. It often seems unimportant, and just a part of life. You may have desires of changing the world and …

Clover Earth Footwear are the perfect mom shoe. They're comfortable enough to wear all day long while you are out and about with the family & they're cute!

The Clover Earth Shoe: A Perfect Mom Shoe

I have a confession to make…I am addicted to shoes. And not in a “oh that’s cute” kind of way… more like a “it’s almost a real problem” kind of way. I can’t help it. I am a woman who loves shoes. I also look at shoes as quite possibly the best accessory to an outfit, so having many different …

Raising meat chickens is easier than you think. Need a little more convincing? Here are 10 reasons to raise meat chickens in your backyard!

Top 10 Reasons to Raise Meat Chickens

Have you ever considered raising your own meat right in your backyard? Chickens are a great place to start and are a natural transition for someone who is already raising a backyard flock. Raising meat chickens is easier than you might think and the benefits range from knowing you are getting humanely raised meat to feeling a connection with your …

Upcyled Glass Jar Centerpieces

Upcycled Jar Centerpiece

I am so excited for the upcoming holiday. It’s Thanksgiving! There are so many things to be thankful and grateful for not just on Thanksgiving but everyday. To make our first Thanksgiving with our son, Ryan in our new home special, I wanted to create something that will mark the event. When I found out that my friend Reena of …

Make Halloween special with this DIY Halloween Trick Or Treat Bag Sewing Project. A fabulous project for beginners.

DIY Halloween Trick Or Treat Bag Sewing Project

As tough as it is to let go of summer, fall has its wonderful perks too! It’s a time to regroup before the busy holiday season starts and that always puts me into the mood for a DIY project like this DIY Halloween Trick Or Treat Bag. Crisp air, comfort food recipes, fall gardening, favorite sweaters, outdoor activities, and of …

Salma shares pointers for how to prepare you and your family for your first trip away from the kids; how to deal with anxiety (yours and theirs)!

How to Prepare For Your First Time Away From the Kids

There are many mothers that have never spent a night away from their children. However, eventually something will come up — whether it’s for work, family, or just a much needed getaway. It will require you to leave your kids in someone else’s capable hands while you are away and that can be a bit scary, for both mom and …

Parenting Contributors Part Two Collage - Scratch Mommy

Introducing Parenting Contributors – Part Two

In Part One, I introduced you to three of our amazing parenting contributors: Salma Dinani, Amanda Lopes and Jennifer Boudreau. Are you ready to meet the rest of the team? I am just bursting to introduce you to them. Please welcome Laura, Holly, Crystal and Kerrie!   Laura Churchill Duke Blog: Valley Family Fun Bio: Laura Churchill Duke is a freelance writer …

Meet our very talented homesteading contributors for the re-birth of Scratch Mommy!

Introducing Our Homesteading Contributors

As the Editor in Chief and Editor of the homesteading section of Scratch Mommy, I am so thrilled to be creating content with such an amazing team of writers. The homesteading section will be a devoted space to talk all things self-sufficiency… no matter how much space you have. You’ll be inspired to start a vegetable garden or raise some animals. If you …