About Nicki
Nicki is a wife and mom living in the rural northeast of the United States. She writes about using domestic arts to live a simple, frugal life at Domestic Cents.Website: http://www.domesticcents.com
Posts by Nicki
10 Things To Do Before Summer Ends
By Nicki on August 20, 2010
10 Things To Do with Your Family Before Summer Ends
Your family is likely gearing up for Fall by now. The crisp air is creeping in and you’re swarmed with thoughts of school supplies, new sneakers and apple picking. I love seasons. I anticipate {read more}
By Nicki on August 20, 2010
Guide to Growing a Family Garden
By Nicki on April 19, 2010
Cultivate a Garden with your Family!
There’s something wonderful about growing things yourself, whether it be flowers, plants, herbs, veggies or fruit – it just feels good to know that YOU did it. There is absolutely nothing like picking {read more}
By Nicki on April 19, 2010
Going For A Family Walk
By Nicki on March 10, 2010
Today I did something brave. I took my daughter and two nieces for a walk in town on the main road. They are ages 3, almost 4, and 4-1/2. There are three of them and one of me. I don’t know why but I was terrified.
What if one of them runs off? {read more}
By Nicki on March 10, 2010
Teaching Honesty
By Nicki on January 20, 2010
I had a conversation with my daughter the other day that caused me to reflect a little deeper on what I’m doing to teach her honesty. She’s 3-1/2. It went like this:
Me: Chloe, go to the bathroom and go pee please.
Chloe: Mom, I just need {read more}
By Nicki on January 20, 2010
Reflecting On Philippians 2:14-15
By Nicki on October 10, 2009
Do all things without grumbling or disputing; that you may prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world”
How often I grumble
Believing {read more}
By Nicki on October 10, 2009
He Should KNOW That I Want Flowers
By Nicki on April 1, 2009
It’s spring time. I love spring. I also love flowers. In fact, one of the only reasons that I grow them in my yard is so that I can pick them and have free fresh flowers in my home. However, with snow still on the ground I won’t be picking {read more}
By Nicki on April 1, 2009
Help! My Daughter Doesn’t Like Transitions
By Nicki on March 17, 2009
I only have one child. She is almost 3. I frequently hear comments about how well-behaved she is, how intelligent she seems and how well she uses her manners. I beam at the compliments, modestly thanking those who said them.
Then it happens, it’s {read more}
By Nicki on March 17, 2009
What Are You Doing Right?
By Nicki on March 9, 2009
Many topics I read (and write about) in blogs focus on how to do things better – Save Time, Save Money, Increase Productivity, Be A Better Parent! It’s one of the reasons I read blogs. I love to find new and better ways to do things or {read more}
By Nicki on March 9, 2009
Prioritizing Commitments
By Nicki on March 2, 2009
How busy are you? Not busy enough (in which case you may come spend some time at my house)? Happily busy? Are you too busy?
Busyness and all that’s involved with it is exhausting. Checklists. Must-do’s. Want to’s. Need to’s. Forgot {read more}
By Nicki on March 2, 2009
Do You Have A Noisy Home?
By Nicki on February 26, 2009
Noise, or the lack of it, plays an important role in the atmosphere of your home. It can set the tone for the mood of your day. If things seem chaotic, take a moment and listen. What’s the background noise? Is it chaotic sounding? What sounds make {read more}
By Nicki on February 26, 2009
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