Spring break for moms at home with kids who are usually in school and are now at home can be a real challenge. Kids’ friends may be limited due to travel, and the weather can even be limiting as well, requiring much of the time to be spent indoors. Then, there are a whole new set of spring break … [Read more...]
Room By Room Spring Cleaning Cheat Sheet + Free Printable Checklist
February 6, 2019 by
*This post was sponsored, and paid for, by Scrigit Scraper. All opinions are my own. I don’t know what it is, but once January is over I am more than ready for spring. Not only that, I am more than ready to get all things decluttered and cleaned. I know I’m not the only one with spring cleaning on … [Read more...]
How to Pack a Suitcase Using Tidying Up With Marie Kondo Strategies
February 2, 2019 by
Tidying Up with Marie Kondo is transforming the lives and homes of countless people around the world. But, did you realize that you can apply the things Marie Kondo teaches to so many other areas? This is certainly the case when it comes to packing a suitcase. You might be wondering if it’s better … [Read more...]
Cherry Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cookies
February 1, 2019 by
Cherry chocolate chip cookies are the favorite around here. Made with real chunks of maraschino cherries and cherry chip cake mix, your family will LOVE these! They are a Valentine's Day tradition, which is why I'm sharing them with you now. Actually, these cookies are a favorite of mine since … [Read more...]
Why My Husband and I Won’t Be Celebrating Valentine’s Day
January 29, 2019 by
Valentine’s Day. Those two words often send men into a state of panic and cause women to start gearing up for a fight if they aren’t showered with enough or the “right” gifts. I realize I’m generalizing here, but the hype about Valentine’s Day is part of the reason that my husband and I won't … [Read more...]
The Best Game Storage System Ever!
January 22, 2019 by
Is finding enough storage space for your games a challenge? With kids who cover a large age range, we have an enormous amount of games, which is why I needed to get a bit creative in how I store them. First, I looked for game storage ideas, but I didn't really find any. So, I knew I was on my own to … [Read more...]
The Cheat Sheet to Tidying Up With Marie Kondo For Busy Families
January 19, 2019 by
I wasn't going to do it. I was not going to get caught up in all the hype about Tidying Up With Marie Kondo. But, as someone who loves taking care of all the clutter, and having a neat and clean home, I was curious to see what all the fuss was about. I was totally curious to see what I could learn, … [Read more...]
Is Tidying Up With Marie Kondo Right For You?
January 16, 2019 by
Tidying Up With Marie Kondo is all the rage these days. I wasn’t going to jump on the bandwagon, but I was curious to see what all the fuss was about. So, I jumped in, with both feet, and binge watched the popular Netflix show. Having watched nearly all the episodes, I have come to the conclusion … [Read more...]
How to Beat the Winter Blues 6 Tips You Can Use Right Now
January 14, 2019 by
January is here, and never are the winter doldrums and the winter blues more apparent than they are in January. I know I suffer from the winter blues every year, and I have found that having a few tips and tricks to beat the winter doldrums is key. The truth is this. Both January and February can … [Read more...]
Never Struggle With Cluttered Kitchen Counters – 8 Simple Tips
January 4, 2019 by
According to so many of us, kitchen counter clutter is one of the most annoying kinds of clutter. I’ll share some reasons why in a bit, but if kitchen counter clutter makes you just a bit crazy, know you’re in good company. It comes down to what you keep on your kitchen counter, how you deal with … [Read more...]
Secrets to a Clean & Organized House (even in a small house)
January 1, 2019 by
Being clean and organized is a challenge for most people. This is especially true if you have a small house. With less room to put things, your house can look cluttered and messy even if it’s actually not. With 11 people living in my home, this is something I know all too well. We don’t have a lot … [Read more...]
Do You Have the After Christmas Bills Hangover? Get the Help You Need
December 30, 2018 by
It's the week after Christmas, and that can be not such a great time from a financial standpoint. This week means that it's time to reflect on all the memories you made with family and friends this past week. But what so often happens is the bills start coming in. Or, at least we know they'll be … [Read more...]
Crock Pot Hot Chocolate Using Only 4 Ingredients
December 28, 2018 by
This crock pot hot chocolate combines two of the things I love most...anything chocolate and my crock pot! Anything with the crock pot makes life so much easier. Then, there is just something I love about throwing a bunch of random things into a pot, letting it simmer for several hours, and … [Read more...]
Simple Day After Christmas Ideas to Help You Catch Your Breath
December 26, 2018 by
It's the day after Christmas. Generally, this day is a flood of emotions that can vary from one person to the next, however, I think there is one word that most likely describes all of us: exhausted! Maybe your home is like mine - with all the extra food, all the packaging from the gifts, the used … [Read more...]
How to Set New Year’s Resolutions You Can Actually KEEP!
December 13, 2018 by
Have you noticed this? I think as soon as the last Christmas gift is opened, life becomes focused on the New Year and all that comes with it - including resolutions - but what about making some resolutions that you can actually achieve? And while it isn't Christmas yet, I think now is the time you … [Read more...]
