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The Young Wife’s Guide Blog

“All About Dad” Father’s Day Interview — With FREE Printables!

By Katie Bennett, Contributing Writer Our family has a Father’s Day gift tradition. I’ve found something to give my husband each year that he loves. It’s special, appropriate, and fun. Because of this yearly “tradition,” I don’t have the recurring stress of deciding if and what to get for him. The gift? A new 8×10 print for his desk at work…. Read More

Homemaking on a Budget – Weekly Deals & Sales – May 22, 2015

Welcome to the third edition of our new weekly feature – Homemaking on a Budget! I’ve found a bunch of amazing deals to share with you all again this week. As a homemaker who is in charge of purchasing most things for our house (food, household items, appliances, home decor, books, and more) I am… Read More

Creative & Unique Gifts for a New Mama

I’m due with our second set of twins in just a few short weeks and several of my friends have had babies this year or are currently pregnant. I’m surrounded by pregnant women and babies and so unique and meaningful gifts for new moms has frequently been on my mind. If you are looking for… Read More

My Postpartum Freezer Cooking Plan (+36 Fabulous Recipes)

I think that freezer cooking can be a powerful tool in every homemaker’s kitchen – no matter what stage of life you are in (working outside the home, stay at home mom, work at home mom, etc). But it can be especially helpful when you are preparing for having a new baby! Not only can freezer cooking save… Read More

How to Save Money on Your Family’s Clothes with ThredUp

As a busy mom with ever-changing needs when it comes to a wardrobe (more comfortable clothing, clothing to fit my expanding belly, etc) and trying to stick to a budget, it can be tough!! Add in little boys that seem to grow out of clothing within a month, and our budget can quickly be blown… Read More

4 Simple & Actionable Baby Steps to a Healthier Life

By Katie Bennett, Contributing Writer I wouldn’t consider myself a health-nut, and I don’t often blog about healthy living. I’m just an average American housewife and mom, trying to find the balance of healthfulness, simplicity and practicality. However, there are some simple changes I’ve made to keep our lives a bit fresher and healthier. So if… Read More

My Honest Look at Stitch Fix (The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly)

For months, I kept seeing this new thing called Stitch Fix popping up all over the place. Friends and bloggers I know have been ordering boxes and sharing on Facebook and Instagram…and so finally, I broke down and ordered a box! Here’s my honest and open look at Stitch Fix: The good, the bad, and… Read More

How to Shop for Clothing as a Busy Mom on a Budget

I’m not the biggest fashionista in the world, but I do enjoy putting together some cute outfits (especially so that I don’t spend all day everyday in my PJ’s). But I’ve found that shopping for new clothes on a budget with little kids is really tough! I don’t have the time that I used to… Read More

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