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October’s Fabulous Finds!

October 20, 2016 By Lisa Mullen 11 Comments

October is coming to a close, and I have found some great reads for you this month! In this installment of my Fabulous Finds series you’ll find a super simple pumpkin bread recipe, tips for breaking the urge to spend, important parenting advice, and encouragement for homemaking and motherhood.

Enjoy!

October Fabulous Finds

October’s Fabulous Finds!

  • Recipe: The Easiest {Two Ingredient} Pumpkin Bread | Annie’s Aprons 

    After I had kids and life got a lot busier, I really came to appreciate recipes with only a few ingredients. Well, you can’t get any simpler than two ingredients! I’ve been itching to bake something “fall-ish.” With a toddler and a newborn now, this is a very feasible option for me!

    (Psst … enjoy your pumpkin bread with some delicious homemade applesauce that’s a cinch to make!)

  • Motherhood: I Held You Too Long Today | Memoirs of a Working Mom

    Oh my, you have to read this poem by Shannon at Memoirs of a Working Mom. It is beautiful and such a good reminder for moms. I read it in the first couple weeks after Andrew’s birth, and it was as if her words were written just for me! It was so beautiful I had to share it with my husband, but by the end I had to read through tears because I couldn’t stop crying. Of course, some of that might have been new mom hormones ;), but it really is a must-read!

    Related Post: 5 Ways to Be More “In the Moment”

  • Finance Tip: How to Kick Your Spending Triggers to the Curb | High Fiving Dollars

    I like this post a lot because it goes beyond just telling people to “stop spending money.” Financial success requires some plain ol’ tough self-discipline sometimes, but figuring out why and when you spend can help you develop that discipline. Sarah’s post has some great introspective questions to ask yourself and practical advice for overcoming your urges to spend. If you find yourself regularly spending money you know you shouldn’t, this will be a valuable resource for you!

  • Homemaking: 10 Tips for Getting Back to Intentional Homemaking | Creative Home Keeper

    If you’ve been living in survival mode and you’re tired of the craziness, you will benefit greatly from this post from Victoria at Creative Home Keeper. It is full of encouraging and practical advice for establishing and maintaining intentional homemaking. I’ve been adjusting to life with two kids, and I found her 10 tips very helpful!

    Do you struggle with the idea or art of homemaking?

    • Read about what “homemaking” really means (hint: it’s more than just cleaning!)
    • Discover new ways to make housework more enjoyable!
    • Learn how I turn ordinary tasks into quality time with my son.
  • Parenting: 12 Things Your Child Should Know Before Staying Home Alone | Our Three Peas

    Aidan is two and nowhere close to being ready to stay home by himself, but I’m saving this for future reference! If you’re not sure if your child is ready, this post contained some really good questions to ask yourself as a guide. Once you’ve determined that your child is ready to stay home alone, use this list as a checklist of things to cover with him/her. This is a very comprehensive list and will give both you and your child better peace of mind.

Thanks for joining me! If you found any of the posts in my list particularly helpful, let me know. I’d love to hear how my Fabulous Finds are helping you!

October Fabulous Finds


Enjoy More Fabulous Finds!

  • September’s Fabulous Finds
  • August’s Fabulous Finds
  • July’s Fabulous Finds
  • June’s Fabulous Finds

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Comments

  1. Michelle @ Our Three Peas says

    October 20, 2016 at 11:36 am

    Thanks so much for featuring my post on 12 Things your child should know before staying home alone, I really appreciate it!

    Reply
    • Lisa Mullen says

      October 20, 2016 at 11:52 am

      You’re welcome! I really thought it would be helpful to my readers!

      Reply
  2. JeeYoung says

    October 20, 2016 at 3:32 pm

    Such a great round up! Loved Shannon’s piece!! All the feels~~

    Reply
    • Lisa Mullen says

      October 20, 2016 at 3:34 pm

      I know!! It was beautiful.

      Reply
  3. Melissa says

    October 20, 2016 at 7:54 pm

    Great reads here! I also loved Shannon’s post.

    Reply
    • Lisa Mullen says

      October 21, 2016 at 9:07 am

      Thanks Melissa!

      Reply
  4. Innana says

    October 20, 2016 at 10:31 pm

    Lisa, let me just say how adorable your kids are! I really loved the recipe for the pumpkin cake. I am a huge fan of all things “spice” so I will definitely be trying this variation very soon. I also enjoyed reading your advice about letting children stay home alone. My little guy is still too young but I’m sure these will come in handy for when the time comes.

    Reply
    • Lisa Mullen says

      October 21, 2016 at 9:07 am

      Thank you Innana!

      Reply
  5. Jen says

    October 21, 2016 at 8:31 am

    Great round up! Will have to check these out later.

    Reply
  6. Emily says

    October 21, 2016 at 10:16 am

    I absolutely love this round up!! I have a toddler and a 5 month old so these are really helpful to me as well!!

    Reply
    • Lisa Mullen says

      October 21, 2016 at 1:40 pm

      I’m so glad I could help! Thank you so much for your feedback!

      Reply

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