If you have school-age kids, homework is an unavoidable fact of life. However, fighting with your kids to get it done doesn’t have to be. My family is living proof that you can teach your kids to do their homework without the hassle. Ever since my son was old enough to know what a pencil …
A few weeks back, I was making dinner when I couldn’t take it anymore. I tied on my apron and began pulling things out of the pantry and fridge to begin cooking and immediately, my 6 year old asks, “What’s for dinner?” I told her and then began chopping an onion. As I set the …
It’s a new year! Let’s get your food storage started! Having a backup supply of food is great not only for emergencies, but you also never run out of ingredients. Gone are the phone calls to your neighbor for a cup of sugar! This plan will end up providing you with sufficient food for …
Allowing your children to have access to the Internet is useful for a wide variety of activities including doing homework, reading, talking to their friends, and playing games. It is up to you as a parent to determine the specific rules in your home when it comes to your child’s Internet use, but having rules …
As a mom, you probably already spend a large chunk of your day on meal preparation. Between breakfast, lunch, and dinner plenty of time is spent in the kitchen putting together family meals. Spending additional time on snacks can make you feel like you spend your entire day in the kitchen. Allowing your kids to …
Reading may be the most important skill your children will ever learn. Reading to kids, and having them read to you, is extremely important. For those who are learning to read and those who are pre-readers, being read to is one of the best ways to learn. However, as parents, we don’t always have time …
Pegboard is a great organization tool. It’s inexpensive, extremely versatile, and easy to install. No longer reserved for storing tools hidden away in the garage, pegboard is being used in beautiful applications all over the home. Check out our favorite ways to use pegboard to organize every room in your house. Cleaning Supplies A Beautiful Mess …
Get those videos off your phone and into your home movie collection to store forever! How to burn your iphone videos to a DVD After a certain point, all those baby videos, school concerts and Halloween clips need to be put somewhere. I mean, didn’t you make the videos to be enjoyed at some later …
Live house plants continue to be a huge trend in the home decor world, and no room looks complete without at least one. Plants add life, color, and organic structure to your home; but caring for them doesn’t have to be complicated. With these simple tips, even the laziest and blackest thumbs can grow healthy …
Most toddlers love songs, and singing songs together is a great way to teach new skills. Not only is it fun but it also teaches skills such as gross and fine motor imitation, following directions, body parts, basic concepts, new vocabulary, and the list goes on! The following are some of my favorite toddler songs …
Have you ever walked inside an elementary school classroom and marveled at the buckets, bins, and cubbies all around the room? Ever wonder how teachers manage to stay organized with so many kids to keep up with every day? For teachers, organization is a must. The more organized a teacher is, the better they can …
There’s no denying that 2016 was a mess for everyone, but with the New Year comes new opportunities to get organized. While you might have already attempted a few of our smaller suggestions for feeling organized in 2017, there is one significant clean-up project that is best completed before you forget your New Year’s resolutions: …
It’s easy to get into the habit of kicking off your shoes when you walk in the door at home and leaving them where they fall. I know I am guilty of it and my children have started to follow my example. After tripping over a mountain of carelessly discarded shoes recently, I realized something …
Oooohhh… I absolutely LOVE my Instant Pot Pressure Cooker! We found 19 incredible recipes specifically for the Instant Pot: 1. Asian Sesame Instant Pot Chicken from Living Sweet Moments If you’re craving some Asian dish and you have very little for meal prepping, this Asian Sesame Instant Pot Chicken recipe is what you need! 2. Instant …
Vinegar is one of the most versatile products you can buy for household use. It is also one of the least expensive. I always keep a giant jug of white vinegar on hand for cleaning, freshening, and various other uses. I also like to keep apple cider vinegar in the house because it has a …
My family of 6 recently moved into a new, larger house which is great because now all six of us don’t have to share a bathroom anymore! But the one thing I realize now that I’m not sharing with my four messy kids is how gross their bathroom gets if it doesn’t get a little …
A good calendar is essential for an organized life. A wall calendar is a great option because it’s nice and big with room to write down all your appointments. Plus, a wall calendar is hung up and displayed out in the open so you won’t forget to glance at it every day. For families, it’s a …
There really is something about a clean, fresh-smelling home that makes us feel like we’re in heaven. The good thing is that there are several ways you can make your home smell clean and fresh the natural way! Keeping your home good-smelling will not only make it seem cleaner, but it can also help improve …
When it comes to preparing a delicious and nutritious breakfast for your family, you actually have a number of options to choose from. While cupcakes are great and easy to make, muffins also deserve your attention! Muffins are light and fluffy, and are just nice to have any time of day. Muffins are an excellent …
We all want a clean home! That’s why our cupboards are never without the different types of cleaning agents and chemicals. Sadly, many of us equate “clean” with the smells of Pine-Sol, Clorox and all other products that have the words poison, danger, corrosive, or caution on them. If you want to keep your home …
Let’s face it, housework can get boring. Now, I’m not going to say that I don’t like to clean because I kind of do. And I absolutely love the results of cleaning – my house looking it’s best and smelling great. But, as a person who cleans houses for a living, I must say that …
Email is a necessity in our busy lives. Whether it’s sending documents for work, emailing your kid’s teacher about their grades, or RSVPing to a friend’s party, email is there to make your life more convenient. The problem is when your email inbox gets out of control. Despite the convenience, your inbox can become overwhelming …
My cleaning supplies are non-toxic, my kids, can join in and learn to help with cleaning. Try these natural recipes for cleaning supplies!
Does your linen closet seem to be the black hole of your house? Well I know mine does! It seems like you take the time to fold everything neatly and then turn around for 10 seconds and it’s a mess again. It’s enough to make you crazy! But never fear, here are some ideas to …
As a mom, I would say that 90% of what I clean up are messes that my kids made. Even now, as I’m sitting here writing this my four are eating ice cream, which is adorable, but will ultimately lead to me cleaning up a big sticky mess. And that’s just ice cream, you should …
A big flat screen TV is great for binge-watching shows, but its dominating presence can become a challenge when it comes to decorating your home. Whether you mount it on the wall or set it on a TV cabinet, you’re still left with a giant black rectangle and a boring blank wall to deal with. …
Eating healthy is a great goal to have, but who has time to worry about creating great meals when you’ve got school schedules, sports practices, work, the house, and your friends to keep track of? If you’re stuck in the same cycle of meals and want to try something new that’s also convenient, inexpensive, and …
Traveling with kids can be stressful for moms. The kids are out of their normal routines. Everyone is cooped up in the car. You’re living out of suitcases. But, the good news is that even though road trips can be hard, it is possible to stay organized without a lot of extra effort. In this …
It’s not that easy to get kids to help with house chores, particularly bathroom chores! Besides, how much help can you really expect from a young kid who can barely reach the sink or hold a floor mop? Nevertheless, getting kids involved in cleaning the house is a vital step towards making them more responsible. …
During a recent thrift store visit, I spotted this tragic paper towel holder shaped like a cactus. The 90’s style peach paint job was definitely not chic, but I knew it had potential. Cactus decor is a huge trend right now, and maybe by next year we’ll all be sick and tired of them – …
If you’re like most moms, you probably have a regular supply of cereal boxes being brought home from the store and promptly emptied by your hungry kids. From the first moment you set a few Cheerios on your toddler’s high chair tray, cereal is a consistent part of most kid’s diets. But did you know, …
You love to wear makeup but most mornings you skip it or only grab whatever you can find because your makeup drawer is such a mess that you don’t have time to find what you want. Sound familiar? Makeup is a great way to spotlight your natural beauty, but when your makeup is so unorganized …
For most moms, Christmas traditions are important. This is because we have fond memories of the traditions of our childhoods. And we want to give our children these same nostalgic moments. The problem is that we put a lot of pressure on ourselves to make these traditions big, complicated, and perfect. Yet, in the eyes …
Looking for ways to make your child’s birthday special without throwing a big bash or spending a ton on presents? Below are some simple, inexpensive ways to show your birthday boy or girl just how very much they mean to you! 1 Decorate Their Rooms While they are sleeping, sneak in and decorate their room. …
We all look forward to hearing our babies say their very first word. My baby’s first word was “cheese”. Random, I know, but he loves cheese so it was very motivating for him to learn the word! But what if that first word doesn’t come? Or what if your toddler is not expanding his vocabulary? …
Welcome to Part 3 of the Beginning Homeschooling series. Now that we’ve discussed how to get started, let’s start! Let’s talk about planning, schedules, and curriculum. One of the beauties of homeschooling is its flexibility. You have the freedom to choose curricula that suites the needs and interests of your children, to create a schedule that …
In order to keep your home clean and organized you probably have a daily and weekly cleaning routine. For many of us, appliances don’t always make the daily or weekly cleaning to-do list. But depending on the appliance and how often it gets used, every few days, weeks, months, or uses most are due for …
No more peanut butter and jelly! Schools are now banning nuts in school lunches, so you must be in search of nut-free snacks that your kids will devour. Here are 9 nut-free lunchbox sandwiches that your kids can’t say “No” to! 1. Mozzacado Sandwich This is a simple nut-free lunchbox sandwich, but it’s definitely not boring! …
Making a dinner that’s both quick family friendly can be a challenging task. You want something that’s easy enough to make on a busy weeknight, but still breaks you out of your eating routine. These five budget friendly dinner ideas will give you dinners that your family can enjoy without feeling like you’re totally throwing …
Storing jewelry can be a tricky and time-consuming task. Earrings, in particular, can be the most difficult to organize due to their delicate nature and small size. Whether you’re a seasoned jewelry collector or just starting your own collection, having a reliable storage system for your earrings is essential to keeping them safely organized and …