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Welcome to our new contributing writer, Dr. James Hubbard of My Family Doctor Magazine, who will be writing for our Health Corner column. Having a doctor in the house definitely works for me!
The following is an article written for HomemakerBarbi.com by James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H., publisher of James Hubbard’s My Family Doctor, the magazine written [...]
Get Started Planning Thanksgiving by Choosing a Location
With 16 short days left before Thanksgiving (in the USA), its time to start preparation for those of us who have been procrastinating! A little Thanksgiving holiday planning now will go a long way towards lowering your stress level on Turkey Day.
Thanksgiving preparation - where to [...]
Homemaker Toys - Is There Really Such a Thing?!
Many homemakers (including myself) dream of the day when all household cleaning and chores will be delegated to the children so we can finally take a day off! What better way to prepare kids for cleaning, cooking, and homemaking than with "homemaker toys", also known as the [...]
Paid surveys are a great way for homemakers to make extra money all year long. However, my favorite time is now, because I’m doing paid surveys for Christmas money!
You can do paid surveys for Christmas money too; just read Homemaker Barbi’s Free Guide: Make Money with Paid Surveys or go straight to signing up [...]
Make Scary Halloween Food for Your Little Boys and Ghouls
Halloween is fast approaching, and we have gathered the best make-it-yourself creepy, scary, unforgettable Halloween food recipes with pictures. Anyone hungry for Halloween party food treats in the form of eyeballs, brains, or bones? Look no further!
We’re all aware that kids love gross things [...]
Ever a fan of frugal holidays, we want to remind you that today is Sweetest Day. Let your loved ones know how much sweeter they make your life!
“In observance of Sweetest Day, my love goes out to my husband, Michael Simmons. Michael is my rock, my partner and my other half. He is the Mulder [...]
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Get Ready for Winter with Homemaker Barbi’s Winter Checklist
Are you ready for winter? As the winter season slowly approaches for you (or quickly for those of you in colder climates), it brings on a whole other host of duties delegated to the household manager (usually Mom or Dad). Winter is unofficially here in Fairbanks, Alaska, [...]
Save Money on Heating Fuel Overnight
While brainstorming ways to cut down on our heating fuel costs this winter, one of the ideas that my husband and I came up with was to lower our thermostat at night while the family is sleeping. We’d have to make an initial investment by purchasing new bedding and warm [...]
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Use Popcorn to Save on Shipping and Save the Planet
The holidays are fast approaching and many of us will be packing up boxes of presents to mail out to loved ones. Shipping materials can be expensive to purchase and usually are made of plastics that aren’t the friendliest on the environment. There are many fillers [...]
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17 School Supplies Not to Buy
It’s back to school season, and stories abound of parents going into debt to get all the school shopping done. Going back to school means kids need a lot of things, from school clothes to paper and pencils to new contacts and glasses. Contrary to popular belief, school shopping [...]
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