ABOUT THE BOOK
"The Original Simple Mom's Idea Book" contains tips and suggestions for everything from cooking, saving money, celebrating the holidays, and just generally raising a family. If you've been looking for some simple ideas for life and homemaking ... from someone who's been around the block more than once or twice ... look no further. Have no fear, the Original Simple Mom is here
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Deborah Taylor-Hough is the author of a number of books including "Frugal Living for Dummies" (Wiley), "A Twaddle-Free Education" (Simple Pleasures Press), and the bestselling "Frozen Assets" cookbook series (SourceBooks).
While starting life as a new wife and then mom to three children, Taylor-Hough wished for a personal mentor. Someone who could take her under their wing and show her the ropes of being a stay-at-home mom, live on a single income, survive in a tough economy, educate her three lively kids, and raise children who grew to be successful adults with character and integrity. Deborah's own mother had experienced several strokes which had left her unavailable to offer generational family advice.
Well, that mentor Deborah had hoped and prayed for never appeared.
Not to be deterred, Deborah kept plugging away. She also kept notes as she went about her day-to-day life, convinced that someday she may have opportunity to be that mentor to someone else that she'd always longed for in her own life; a friendly guiding hand for someone starting out on a similar life path. Following her husband's diagnosis with a rare degenerative brain disorder, she also learned firsthand about the special challenges of single parenting.
Now that all three of her children are grown, Deborah's beginning to see the fruit of her labors over the years; a loving family with kiddos who have grown into fine young adults. She also learned a thing or two about cooking and cleaning along the way.
CONTENTS INCLUDE:
Saving on Home Heating Costs
Keeping Your Summer Organized
Simplifying Party Planning
Frugal Holiday Ideas
Teacher Appreciation Ideas
Family Entertainment on a Budget
Emergency Cooking Substitutions
Beating the Breakfast Rush Hour
The Joys of Crockery Cooking
Avoiding Mosquito Bites
Using Up Leftovers
Low-Budget Meal Planning
... and lots more
"The Original Simple Mom's Idea Book: Hints and Hacks for Home and Family" is available in both paperback and Kindle ebook formats.