So among all of the talk about getting ready to go back to school, let’s not neglect the after school rush. By that I mean that time in the day where your kids walk in the door from school hungry and tired yet full of energy. Let the chaos begin. Instead, let’s come up with a plan of how to handle … [Read more...]
How to Use Your Planner: Planner Basics For the Planner Challenged
September 8, 2017 by 2 Comments
I never used to be a planner girl, and after trying various planners again and again, I discovered that I never really was a planner person because I was “doing it” all wrong. This means that I never really loved my planner like so many others do. In fact, I never really even liked using a … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Take Back Your Time
September 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Do you know what it means to take back your time? Have you ever experienced something shifting in your life, ever so slowly over weeks or maybe even over a month or two, to the point where you have come completely derailed by the time you noticed it? I am always amazed at the snowball effect. You … [Read more...]
How to Plan For Stress-Free Week Days on the Weekend
August 30, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Everyone knows school days can be stressful - especially when you aren’t completely prepared for them! The weekend can be a vital planning time for the coming week if you just take the time to do it. Weekday mornings can be so stressful. Things get lost, people get up late and dash out the door … [Read more...]
10+ Beach Hacks & How to Leave the Sand At the Beach
August 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Is there anything better than spending the day at the beach? I’m not sure there is. I love summer, and I need the sand, the sun, and the sounds of the waves clapping on the shore almost as much as I need air. However, taking your family to the beach isn’t without a fair amount of struggles, and it … [Read more...]
10 Ways You’re Wasting Your Time Every Day
August 18, 2017 by 12 Comments
Even if you think you may be using your time to the best of your ability, you may be guilty of a few of these time wasters. These are the things that can slip by without our even noticing, like a sleek ninja stealthily sneaking in and stealing some of our precious moments. The truth is, we all … [Read more...]
Clean Your Nasty Window Tracks Using One Simple Trick
August 8, 2017 by 45 Comments
Are you tired of looking at all the gunky nastiness in your window tracks? It is amazing how fast they can collect this ugly specimen of ickiness, isn’t it? The window tracks I will be cleaning today are from the sliders that are in my dining room, which means they are exactly what I look down at … [Read more...]
20 Fun Back to School Traditions
August 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Back to school time can be a stressful and anxious time for both students and parents. While we can’t completely remove the stress or anxious feelings entirely, we can overcome these feelings. One way we can do this is by creating and revisiting some fun back to school traditions every … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Back to School Countdown
August 3, 2017 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 ideas you can do to make this their best school year yet! Back … [Read more...]
Clean Your Blinds Like a Pro & An Amazing Secret Weapon!
August 1, 2017 by 4 Comments
I hate cleaning blinds. Like I really hate cleaning blinds. I have been searching for an easier way for like forever, including when I posted about it here. I play around with it am forever trying new things, and can I just say, that I have found the solution I have been looking for all these … [Read more...]
Calming Your School Morning Craziness
July 28, 2017 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...]
Is That a Want Or a Need? How You Can Tell the Difference
July 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Looking to have more money? In the video below, I am giving you some amazing tips for knowing whether the things you buy are a want or a need. So often we think we're buying something that is a need, only to feel guilty about it because after purchasing it, we felt guilty. We spend money we feel bad … [Read more...]
Pantry Staples List: Save Time, Stress & Money (free checklist!)
July 17, 2017 by 2 Comments
Everyone knows how easy it is to end up in the drive-thru lane when you’re looking for something to make for dinner and you don’t have anything to do for meals at home. Having a well-stocked pantry can help you stay out of the drive-thru lane and make more homemade meals for your family. Stocking … [Read more...]
Visiting an Amusement Park With Kids? Here’s What You Need to Know
July 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Visiting an amusement park sure is fun, but it can be overwhelming to actually plan for. As if that’s not enough, trying to keep everyone safe while there can also bring an entirely new set of stressors into the picture. There’s hope, however, and as a mom of 8, I’m going to share my best tips with … [Read more...]
16 Sanity Saving Tips For Surviving the Back to School Frenzy!
July 1, 2017 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...]
