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...]
How to Teach Your Kids Life Skills About Money
October 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
As parents there are so many life skills that we need to be teaching our kids. Raising kids is no easy feat, and believe me I know this firsthand since I’ve got nine kids to raise. Some days I feel like I’m doing pretty good while other days I feel like I’m failing miserably. As someone who became … [Read more...]
15 Memorable Mother & Son Date Ideas For Older Sons
October 8, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Kids grow up so fast, don't they? It's so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life that the days just fly by. With nine kids, I struggle just to keep my head above water some days, and this is why actually putting events on the calendar makes such a difference. This includes my husband … [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...]
50 Free Family Activities For Fall
September 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment
So often, with such a busy life, taking the time to get creative with some family fun can require too much effort. The interesting thing about family fun, is that it really is easy, and it doesn't have to be greatly time-consuming or cost a fortune. There are plenty of fall activities that your … [Read more...]
Creating a Thanksgiving Your Family Will Love (Free Printable)
September 27, 2018 by 2 Comments
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. In fact, it may just be my favorite holiday because it is the perfect time for some family fun. As awesome as Christmas is, Thanksgiving just might be better in my book because there aren't any presents to open. This means there is time to just focus on … [Read more...]
15 Signs That You Are Stretched Too Thin (and what to do about it)
September 24, 2018 by 4 Comments
Life whizzes by at a dizzying pace while the landscape around you blurs from one scene to the next. Just when you think you can make out an object, you've traveled too far to even be able to make it out anymore. Your days find you trudging along as if you are trying to move forward with your feet … [Read more...]
15+ Genius & Cheap Family Activities For an Amazing Fall
August 31, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Fall is such a nice time of year in these parts…as long as it’s not snowing anyway. Michigan does have some crazy weather during these fall months at times, but no matter the weather we try to make it a habit to have some fun while also celebrating the season. Getting out there for some fall … [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...]
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...]
Patriotic Red, White & Blue Drink For Kids
July 3, 2018 by 2 Comments
So often festive holidays, especially during the summer, are focused on drinks for the adults. But, what about the kids? With Fourth of July right around the corner in the United States, now is the perfect time to get what you need so you can whip up this simple Fourth of July drink for the kiddos … [Read more...]
How NOT to Raise a Spoiled Brat
June 26, 2018 by Leave a Comment
I am often so saddened about the youth of today’s world. In many cases they seem so misguided as to the way the world really works. So many kids seem to think they are owed the world on a silver platter. And then, when they become adults, they are left wondering what happened. Much of this is due to … [Read more...]
