As fall is in the air here in Michigan, I can’t help but realize how close we really are to turning the corner into the holiday season. If your life is anything like mine there are extra demands placed on your time, placed on your budget, and placed on your patience. For this reason, now is an … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Holiday Planner With Printable Holiday Planner
October 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
It is so crazy that the holidays are right around the corner! I don’t know about you, but there are a few things that I do to set myself up for less stress during the holidays each year. There are so many things to do during the holidays from all the places we have to be, to all the gifts we have to … [Read more...]
Calming Your School Morning Craziness
August 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Just as the time when all the kids come piling through the door can be stressful, trying to get everyone and all of their needed things out the door can be crazy chaotic as well. School mornings can be downright stressful! Oftentimes people get up late, things are MIA, people are all leaving at … [Read more...]
How to Use a Planner To Get & Keep Your Life In Order
August 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
I am in full on planning mode. My kids start back with school next week, and the first couple of months are always such a mess. I would be totally lost without my planner since it helps keep everything in my life organized. From kids’ practices to various appointments, to lists of books I need to … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Back to School Countdown With Printable Checklist
July 26, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Have you had a back to school countdown going on in your house? Are your kids excited for the first day of school, or, are they dreading it? Even if your kids have already started their new school year, this countdown is full of some back to school organization ideas you can do to make this their … [Read more...]
Everything You Need to Know About Planners to Stay Organized (& Sane!)
July 18, 2018 by Leave a Comment
As a mom of 9, keeping things together and organized is my only ray of hope. Even with the best laid plans and organizational tools in place, the best I can achieve is what I call, controlled chaos. Even without a large family to coordinate, the demands placed on busy women to keep everything … [Read more...]
How to Love Your Planner Even If It Scares You
July 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
It’s here! This is my favorite day of the year. It’s kind of like Christmas for me. It’s the day my favorite planner goes on sale, and this year it’s even cheaper than it has been in years past. And, while it’s true that I love my planner, I’m going to tell you how you can love your planner, and … [Read more...]
Living With Kids Doesn’t Have to Mean Living With Clutter!
July 10, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Clutter. Is there anything more annoying than clutter? I am not sure that there is, and I know I’m not the only one because the things I write about clutter and helping kids with their clutter are well received by readers. I am guessing this may mean that you dislike clutter as much as I do. The … [Read more...]
16 Sanity Saving Tips for Surviving the Back to School STRESS!
July 5, 2018 by 4 Comments
Can you believe that back to school is already right around the corner?! This is unbelievable to me. I say it all the time, but where has the summer gone?! For those of you who have been locked in oppressive heat for much of the summer, fall could be a welcome relief. However, I live in the … [Read more...]
10 Genius Toy Storage Strategies For Taming the Toy Clutter
June 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Toys can be a never-ending battle when it comes to clutter. If anyone should know this, it would be me since I have not one, but nine children! Toys are great, but they all need a home, and they can quickly become out of control and create enormous amounts of toy clutter. This is why coming up with … [Read more...]
10 Essentials To Make Your Family Camping Trip a Success!
May 14, 2018 by 8 Comments
*this is a guest post from Jenny of Mom Loves Best Want to go camping with your family this fall? It’s a great way to make long-lasting family memories – but the prospect of packing can be daunting. What do you really need to make your trip a success? There are all kinds of camping tricks, tips, … [Read more...]
The 10 Commandments of Cleaning With a Family – Free Printable!
May 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
If you have a family and spend any amount of time cleaning, I am sure you will agree that the struggle of juggling both is real. I think cleaning is one of those things that we find ourselves thinking will be no big deal prior to having a family. However, it usually doesn't take long once … [Read more...]
The Hidden Cost of Clutter Free – Decluttering Questions Checklist
March 24, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Clutter is never-ending. Clutter is overwhelming. Also, clutter seems to multiply like nobody’s business. For most of us, clutter is an ongoing struggle. Really, clutter is all of these things and so much more. But did you know that there is actually a hidden cost to clutter? The truth is, clutter … [Read more...]
30 Spring Cleaning Tasks That Take 30 Minutes or Less! FREE Checklist
March 17, 2018 by 4 Comments
Spring Cleaning It’s that time of year where the sights and sounds of spring begin to unfold, which is an especially welcome sight for those of us who live in the North. After being cooped up behind closed windows and doors for six months or more, I am more than ready to see things sparkle and … [Read more...]
The Easy Way to Clean Your Home FAST – FREE Cleaning List!
March 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Finding time to clean can be challenge, especially for busy women and moms. So often we face the demands of being working moms, being single moms, being working women without kids, helping with other family members or within the community, and so much more. Cleaning is something that we do, and then … [Read more...]
