If you’re like most people, you’ve been planning to stop procrastinating for a long time. You just keep putting it off. Procrastination is the habit of putting off difficult or unpleasant tasks in favor of doing things that are easier or more fun. A little procrastination now and then can be harmless but when it …
If you have children, especially boys, chances are you have legos in your house. Legos are the perfect toy in my opinion. They encourage creativity, can foster math and engineering skills, and are good for group or solo play. The only drawback is keeping them contained. My boys will spread them out all over …
The struggle is real when it comes to organizing any of your kids toys. But the biggest challenge is finding a place to organize tiny toys. You know the ones. The mini figurines that you find in every nook and cranny of your home. They’re under the refrigerator, in your shoe, for some inexplicit reason …
Everyone hates clutter in their kitchen! This could be a daunting task. It’s time to get the kitchen organized. I probably spend about 60% of my day in the kitchen. If the kitchen was full of clutter I would probably go stark raving mad! The kitchen should be functional. You should never have to dig …
For many of us, our car is as important and personal a space as our home. And a car has the advantage of being mobile. Stocking your car with any essentials you may need on the go is a great way to be prepared for emergencies or even just unexpected situations. It comes in especially …
Phones have come a long way when it comes to taking great photos! I remember the days when your phone had the capability of taking photos, but they were terribly grainy and difficult to print so you always toted your digital camera around with you to take pictures of your kids. Now, most phones take …
If you have to sit through one more game of Go Fish or Candyland, you’re going to go insane. We get it. We feel you. We have a solution. How’s this for an idea? Board games that are fun for kids AND adults. Yes, they do exist. These games will keep your kids entertained and …
It’s easy to think that teaching kids gratitude is about politeness and having good manners. And those things are absolutely part of it. But more importantly, when you teach kids gratitude you are teaching them how to be happy. True gratitude is about more than saying thank you or feeling pleased when things are going …
We are about to spend the day at a soccer tournament, it’s 100 degrees outside, it’s 30 minutes from our home, and we have no clue how long we will be there today! It all depends on whether they win or lose! We’ve been to enough games throughout parenthood that we know what we don’t …
If I were to make a list of my favorite foods–cheese and chocolate would definitely be in the top five. I love them in all of their many forms, including melted into a delicious fondue. And although I enjoy fondue, I don’t happen to have a fondue pot, Or the space in my kitchen for …
Although upholstered beds are beautiful and trendy, they’re not in the budget for everyone. But the thought of a bed scooted up against a plain, blank wall may conjure up images of dorm rooms for some. Can your bedroom still be sophisticated without a headboard? Believe it or not, yes. You don’t need a fancy …
Upcycle Old Magazines! FUN WAYS BELOW Who doesn’t love a good magazine? I recently discovered that at the beginning of the year, you can buy magazine subscriptions for super cheap on Amazon. We are talking Real Simple for $5 a year. You can’t beat it! So of course I went in a binge and subscribed …
The principals of living a minimalist lifestyle are intended to help you live more peacefully and joyfully. Simply put, when you have less stuff you have more freedom. When you are able to let go of the exorbitant amount of things that most people own, you suddenly have free time to enjoy your life. Instead …
If you’re feeling in a rut when it comes to decorating or organizing your home, a new furniture piece can give you the boost and inspiration you’re looking for. Today we’re finding that inspiration in decorating with a ladder! You may have only thought of a ladder as a functional necessity to reach high places; …
Fidget spinners. If you don’t know what those words mean, I congratulate you because that means your kids haven’t been exposed to them and you are spared the madness. But to my fellow mothers dealing with the fidget spinner plague, you have my love and support. If there was ever a wild trend, fidget spinners …
Did your child have an amazing teacher this year? The end of the school year is rapidly approaching. Now is a great time to show your family’s favorite teachers how much you appreciate everything they’ve done to care for and educate your child this year. Here is a roundup of the best end of year …
Teaching your children to become independent is a task many parents face with mixed feelings. As babies, our kids depend on us for virtually everything they need to grow and thrive from love and safety to nourishment and mobility. Watching children grow is a beautiful thing. But it can also leave an ache behind as …
Stray toys, unopened junk mail, kids art projects on every surface, purchases that need to be returned, paperwork that needs to be filed – an endless list of everyday items that tend to take over your whole house. Keeping up with the barrage of clutter, that seemingly comes from nowhere, can feel daunting. But, if you …
As parents, we wish many things for our children. Things like love, safety, good health, and happiness. And joy. I want my children to have lives full of joy. You might wonder if joy is different than happiness. I think that it is. Happiness is a momentary feeling that may disappear when the moment passes. …
Working from home, while also being a mom, has it’s pros and cons. One great thing about it, is you can take a break and grab a snack from the kitchen whenever you’re hungry. The not so great thing about it – your kids will also want snacks. And they’ll whine at you for them. All …
When I was a little girl, one of my favorite things to do was to look through my mom’s cedar chest and see all of the pictures from my baby and toddler years, and old family photos from my parent’s early years and their childhoods. As an adult, I treasure my childhood photos, papers, school …
I know it’s hard to believe, but yes you really can have an organized home with kids living in it! The key is to keep it organized in kid friendly ways. For instance we have a cupboard that is down low and right next to our kitchen island where we keep all of our kid’s …
There are many creative ways to use dipping sauces with vegetables. Whether you’re looking to add some extra flavor or just a bit of spice, adding any of these dipping sauces can make any vegetable dish more interesting. In this round-up post, we’ll explore the various types of sauces that go perfectly with your favorite …
Make your guests’ stay as comfortable as possible with a basket for house guests! When guests come to stay there are lots of preparations to make: cleaning, cooking, planning activities and more! But to really show your guest how special they are to you, consider making a guest basket for their room. Give your house …
Want to work from home, but afraid to get scammed? Check out our 25 LEGIT jobs for stay at home moms! As a full-time working mom, I love the idea of creating income while working at home. Imagine saving money on gas and maintenance on your car while having money deposited into your account. Or …
When it comes to furniture, trendy show stoppers have their place; but there’s nothing like a solid, classic piece that blends into any decor. Everyone needs those staple pieces that do the heavy lifting. This affordable shelf will do the trick! The FJÄLKINGE shelf unit from IKEA, is exactly that. It has clean lines, …
Have you asked yourself how to have more energy? I know the struggle too well! Between raising kids, working, and trying to maintain relationships, it can be draining. By mid afternoon, you need a nap! First of all, if you are having serious problems with fatigue, you might want to check in with your physician …
You know that one girl in your neighborhood who seems to always have a clean house? It’s like her carpet came with permanent vacuum lines and her walls have a force field that stop scuff marks. How does she do it?! Well, her secrets are out! Here are the ultimate secrets for always having a …
One of the biggest struggles of modern family life is coordinating schedules. As my children get older and we’ve started adding activities into our already packed weeks of work, family, and social obligations I feel like I never quite know where I am supposed to be. Or where everyone else is. And the consequences of …
Cheesy pinwheels, sometimes called Doodles, made a HUGE impression on our family. We had to recreate it at home! skip to recipe There is a new pizza place in out town, Summit Inn Pizza, and it’s AMAZING! In fact, we almost never take our kids out to eat- literally never, but once I tasted the Doodles, …
Like most moms, I spend a large portion of my weekly budget on groceries. And the older my kids get the more the grocery bill seems to be going up. I love the idea of using coupons to reduce my grocery bill and save a little money every week. But spending hours searching for coupons, …
Simple steps for beginning a garden Thinking of starting a garden? The time is now! It’s May and time to till up the dirt and get ready to garden. Starting a garden is a great way to bring you and your family closer together and save you money on produce. As a beginner gardener you …
I was out to lunch with a friend the other day and I noticed her wedding ring. It was stunning and sparkling. She has been married for two years and was still babying her ring. And it made me feel terrible for how I take care of my 14 year old ring! My wedding ring …
There’s something very satisfying about taking a cheap, ordinary object and transforming it into something beautiful. That’s exactly what these crafters did, with something you might not ever consider repurposing – a trash can! Here are six ways to turn a trash can into a treasure. 1. Modern Light Fixture Lesley of Chaotically Creative purchased …
We have everything you need in a cleaning closet to get ANYTHING Clean!! THE COMPLETE GUIDE Honestly, does anyone really love cleaning? Probably not, but it necessary so we do it. To make the chore of cleaning go faster it’s important to have the right cleaning tools easily accessible. Here’s a list of all the …
There are few things more satisfying than crossing an item off of your to-do list. Having a to-do list for the day is as essential for me as having a grocery list for my weekly shopping trip. Making a list helps me to be more organized, accomplish more with my time, and prioritize daily tasks. …
How to clean makeup brushes and Why! Oh yes, that task we all know we should do more but don’t- cleaning makeup brushes! It seems to be a common beauty task everyone forgets about, but also one of the most important! So what’s the big deal? Why should you clean your makeup brushes? They still …
Understanding exactly why we are procrastinating is key to overcoming procrastination in our lives. Each day this week we will focus on one thing that is causing you to procrastinate, and give you the tools you need to power through that task and get it off your to do list… FINALLY! 5 Days… 5 ways to stop procrastinating now!
Create space at home for an art center, and see the creativity come alive! Creativity and art is essential to a child’s development. According to Kylie Rymanowicza, and early child development educator and Michigan State University, “The freedom to manipulate different materials in an organic and unstructured way allows for exploration and experimentation. These artistic endeavors …
Cookie sheet crafting!! Using a cookie sheet saves the mess!! Move it when you need your table back, to finish the project later! It’s nice to have some structured craft time throughout the day that didn’t require a huge mess to clean up. For my toddler, not me, or course. There’s a lot of …