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...]
How to Pack For a Family Road Trip & Not Lose Your Mind!
February 21, 2018 by 2 Comments
Do you have a family road trip coming up? Are you wondering how you can pack better so you can have less stress while heading out for some family fun? As a mom of nine I can say that road trips certainly are overwhelming, but only if you let them. It really does all come down to having some road … [Read more...]
Simple Daily & Weekly Cleaning Schedules For Working Moms – Printable
February 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Being a working mom and still keeping up on a home is anything but easy. Not only are many of your daily hours spent working, but the last thing I feel like doing as a working mom is doing more work when my work day gets done. Maybe you can relate? But, even with help from family members, I find … [Read more...]
The Busy & Realistic Mom’s Guide to a Clean Home
February 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Can the words “mom” and “clean house” coexist? As a mom of 8, I certainly understand that at times these words can be like oil and water. Having a clean home means less overwhelm, less stress, and even less depression in some cases. But when it comes to cleaning tips, some just aren't realistic when … [Read more...]
What to Declutter In March to Have a Clean & Organized Home – Free Printable Calendar
February 10, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Clutter is something most of us face, and clutter can make us feel stressed, overwhelmed, and even depressed. While clutter can cause stress and overwhelm, the thought of decluttering can also feel the very same way. Having less clutter creates a more organized home that feels like a clean home we … [Read more...]
Smart Ways to Maximize Your Tax Refund
January 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
We are in the midst of the busy tax season. I have a love/hate relationship with tax season, but it is a season that can’t be avoided. Even if I am expecting a tax refund, this time of year still drives me crazy. Can you relate? Ideally, you won’t be getting much of a return. I say this because I … [Read more...]
20 Housecleaning Hacks For People Who Don’t Have Time To Clean
January 15, 2018 by 6 Comments
Cleaning is so hard for busy people. I know this first hand. With 10 people in my house I know how quickly things can get dirty, and every minute counts. Looking to get some serious cleaning done? Enter your email below to subscribe to my cleaning cheat sheet and get cleaning tips delivered … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Jumpstart Your Fitness Motivation!
January 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Summer is right around the corner, are you ready? Do you have your fitness motivation kicked into high gear? Sure, maybe your wardrobe, your summer schedule, and even your vacation plans are ready to go, but is your fitness routine? If you're looking to jazz up your running or even your … [Read more...]
10 Reasons Why You Want a Meal Plan
December 30, 2017 by Leave a Comment
If meal planning takes extra work, why would you want a meal plan? I feed my family for pennies on the dollar, and meal planning is one of the major ways that I use to do that. Even with a family of nine, I am still able to feed my family for $250 a month. I have learned so many tricks on … [Read more...]
The Cheat Sheet You Need to Accomplish Your New Year’s Resolutions (Free Tracker)
December 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Not long after you hear the words, “Happy New Year!!!” you may be hit by a nagging feeling in the pit of your stomach. It happens to many of us, actually, and it has to do with what we’re “supposed” to when New Year’s Day rolls around every year. You know what I’m talking about, don’t you? That’s … [Read more...]
The No Excuses Exercise Motivation You Need!
December 25, 2017 by 2 Comments
January is right around the corner, and there is no better time than right now to give your exercise motivation a kick in the butt. Most of us have probably consumed way more calories than we should have this past month, which means that we may be carrying around a few extra pounds. I know I … [Read more...]
10 Reasons You Might NOT Be Accomplishing Your Goals
December 22, 2017 by 6 Comments
Goals. While setting goals is generally a good thing, setting goals can also be a bad thing if we are doing things that set us up for failure. I don’t know about you, but when I set goals only to fall short nearly right out of the gate, it is so discouraging. Discouragement is just not something I … [Read more...]
How to Set New Year’s Resolutions You Can Actually KEEP!
December 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
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? I love new beginnings, a blank slate, having a do-over of … [Read more...]
Make This Your Best Year Yet (New Year’s Resolutions That Work!)
December 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Now that we are in full holiday swing, it can be so easy to forget about what comes next. We can forget that there is actually life after December 25. And, there’s little time to catch your breath because the new year is right around the corner, literally. And then there are New Years' resolutions … [Read more...]
Your Holiday Game Plan For Less Stress
November 30, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the stress of the holidays every year? If you are like me, you might tell yourself that this is the last time you will greet the holidays as a disorganized mess. You probably find yourself vowing that next year will be different every.single.year. The thing is, if … [Read more...]
