Category: Household Tips

Would you like to save money at the grocery store?

Did you know that in Ohio the average cost for groceries is over $392 per month per person?

The average grocery budget for a family of 3 can vary depending on factors like location and dietary preferences. A moderate-cost plan can range from $387 to $1,031 per month, while a thrifty plan can range from $287 to $764 per month. WOW!

The Morning Thing shares some cost saving secrets to save money at the grocery store.

These tips are from CNBC. Click HERE to read the full article.

11 tips for saving money at the grocery store:

1. Pay with a grocery rewards card

2. Sign up for the loyalty program

3. Clip coupons

4. Join a wholesale club

5. Go in with a list and stick to it

6. Buy items on sale

7. Avoid pre-packaged items

8. Compare prices between stores

9. Buy generic brands

10. Bring your own bag

11. Use a rebate app

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Parental Stress has been declared a significant public health issue. How will you fight it?

The US Surgeon General has declared Parental stress as a significant public health issue. Dr. Vivek Murthy recently released a 36 page advisory on this important issue.
Click HERE to read more.

Dr. Murthy says that we need a culture shift. The advisory says: “It’s time to value and respect time spent parenting on par with time spent working at a paying job, recognizing the critical importance to society of raising children.” Parents and caregivers need societal support and to be able to talk openly about the stress of parenting. Like an earlier surgeon general’s advisory, it says more connection is needed to combat loneliness and isolation among parents.

“The bottom line is that we’ve got to start seeing mental health as health. It is no less important than our physical health,” Murthy said Wednesday. “If we can attend to both our mental and physical health, then we have a good chance, you know, of being happy, healthy and fulfilled, and that’s what we all want for ourselves and especially for our kids.”

The Morning Thing shared some ways for Moms and Dads to fight stress.

For Moms, we shared 5 shifts in focus that can help alleviate Mom Stress.
Click HERE to read the full article from imom.com
1. Focus on your breathing.

2. Focus on your inner critic.

3. Focus on what brings you comfort.

4. Focus on forgiving yourself.

5. Focus on what you can control.

For Dads, we shared 5 ways to address fatherhood stress.
Click HERE to read the full article from allprodad.com
1. Start the day early.

2. Write daily goals and journal.

3. Get active.

4. Find moments to read.

5. Connect with other dads.

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Skipping Fall Yard Cleanup? There’s Benefits!

We all love fall season, but not necessarily the cleanup that comes with it. Turns out, you might not have to do as much fall yard cleanup as you think. Today on The Morning Thing, we took a look at the surprising benefits to skipping fall yard cleanup this year, which includes:

  1. Your yard turning out just as healthy in the spring
  2. More food for birds
  3. More resilient plants next year
  4. Protecting beneficial insects

Click HERE to check out the full article!

We also shared about our least favorite fall chores as a kid, which of course included raking the leaves. Always remember, even when we have to do the chores we don’t like, find the fun in it and get the job done the best you can!

Thanks for listening!

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Money Saving Made Simple

Are you trying to find ways to save money, simply? So are we. That’s why today on The Morning Thing, we decided to take a look at 15 Simple Ways to Save Money to help you out with your budget! These are great practical tips that can easily be applied to your life.

Click HERE to read the full article!

Some tips include:

  1. Gradually boosting retirement savings
  2. Assessing what you’re streaming
  3. Investing in smart plugs
  4. Evaluating your bank fees
  5. Setting aside a “fun” fund for yourself

Make sure to tune into The Morning Thing weekdays from 6-9am on 90.9fm WNZR!

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Back to school!

Believe it or not, school is already back in session for some students! With summer winding down and classes picking back up, The Morning Thing decided to take a look at 5 Back to School Lessons Your Kids Need to Learn This Year from iMOM.com, to help you get your kids prepared for learning!

Click HERE for the full article!

Some lessons you can teach your kids include:

  1. How to wake up on their own
  2. How to pack their own lunch or snacks
  3. How to keep track of homework and tests

Make sure to tune into The Morning Thing weekdays 6-9am on 90.9fm WNZR!

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Want to save money on back-to-school shopping?

YES?! Us too!
Did you know that the National Retail Federation estimated families with children in elementary through high school would spend, on average, $890 per household. WOW!
Here are 10 ideas for smart shopping – money saving tips from imom.com

Click HERE for the full article.

1. Shop at home first.

2. Reuse last year’s backpack or lunchbox.

3. Use DIY locker decorations.

4. Shop secondhand for electronics.

5. Agree with your child on one splurge item.

6. Team up to buy in bulk.

7. Take advantage of discounts through digital resources.

8. Host a hand-me-down party.

9. Try consignment before shopping for new clothes.

10. Make a deal with your kids.

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Searching for the perfect burger?

It’s National Hamburger Month, just in time for Memorial Day Weekend! With summer coming just around the corner and things heating up, it’s the perfect time to break out that grill and try some of these delicious new burger combinations!

Click HERE to learn everything you need to know about National Hamburger Day and finding your new favorite burger!

You’ll find some delicious combination and topping ideas, like caramelized onions, cole slaw, avocado and more!

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Need Streaming Options?

Today on The Morning Thing we celebrated National Streaming Day by discussing the history of the day and streaming as a medium, as well as seven new family movies and TV series available in May. If you’re looking for family friendly options for content and entertainment, Crosswalk.com has you covered!

Click HERE to read the full article.

Some of your streaming options for this month include:

  1. The William Carey Story (Redeem TV)
  2. Love’s Second Act (Great American Pure Flix)
  3. Mr. Manhattan(Great American Family Pure Flix)

And so many more!

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How is the conversation at your dinner table?

The Morning Thing talked about communication on today’s show.
We want to help you spark conversations and connections at your dinner table.

Focus on the Family has created a list of 50 questions to ask your kids at dinner. These questions can help establish a foundation of trust and love to help your kids grow. Click HERE to read the full article.
Check out the list below. The questions are divided up into age groups! Try a few tonight and see what happens.

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The Morning Thing kicks off Mom’s Week!

This will be a special week on The Morning Thing. Today, we kicked off Mom’s Week – a week to honor and encourage Moms at all stages of life.

Today, we shared 5 ways to be a mentally strong Mom. Click HERE to see the full article from imom.com

1. Empower yourself.
To be a better mom and mentally strong in trying times, revise your default phrases. When you’re stressed or challenged, try these instead: I’ll rise above this. I won’t let this bother me. I’m human. I’m gonna do the best I can.

2. Be content with who you are.
Comparing ourselves to others in person or on Instagram steals our joy. Self-worth is built on contentment with who you are. If you want to be a better mom, start with identifying your own wonderful qualities instead of comparing yourself to others. Are you a good listener? Are you crafty and creative? Are you the best at making your kids laugh.

3. Let your mind wander.
Instead of scrolling your phone when you have downtime, try turning inward. Think about your experiences and look for solutions to your problems. Building mental strength takes effort. Sometimes that means facing the hard or challenging thoughts we’d rather choose to avoid. But the payoff comes with being a more thoughtful mom.

4. Be on the lookout for progress.
In this moment in your life, you may feel frustrated with your child. But instead of holding her to standards you’ve read about or seen in your friend’s child, shift your focus to small, measurable goals. You’ll not only be a better mom, but you’ll build mental strength because you’re feeling hopeful rather than defeated.

5. Lay your head down more.
Getting more sleep will help you be mentally strong on those days when your kid refuses to get dressed or your teenager blames you for not waking him up for school. When you’re sleep deprived, you’re much more likely to lose your cool. Stixrud and Johnson say, “[S]leep deprivation decreases your flexibility, weakens your ability to see things in context, and impairs your judgment.” Getting a good night’s sleep can help deliver the patience we need in a heated moment.

imom.com also has 7 quick prayers of encouragement for moms. Print this one off! 🙂

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