Do you want the perfect Super Bowl Hamburger dip (or just a great Friday Night recipe) to make for your family or friends is this delicious Hamburger Dip. It's loaded with cheese, tomatoes, hamburger and fresh cilantro. It's a hit with our family and Read More
How to give them a phone when they’re not quite ready
Have you thought about how to give them a phone when they're not quite ready? "Mom? Can I please have a phone?" That is the question that I heard from my 10-year-old last week. I wasn't ready for him to have a phone… not yet. I was, however, Read More
How to make each child feel important (in a large family)
How can you make each child feel important? Have one on one time with your kids. Devote time to JUST THAT CHILD! It really is just that easy- spend time listening to your child and talking with your child… say yes when they ask you to lie down Read More
Why the KonMari method doesn’t work (and why it does!)
Why the Marie Kondo method doesn't work (and why it does!) Have you heard of Marie Kondo or the KonMari method of decluttering your home? If you haven't yet, you will. There is Life-Changing magic that sparks joy when you declutter and only keep Read More
30-Day Declutter Challenge
Welcome to the Declutter Challenge! I posted this a few years back and it continues to be one of my most-used challenges, so I wanted to share it again today :) Try out our 30-day Declutter Challenge!. Click here to have this emailed to Read More
Best Foods for ENERGY
Don't we all want more energy? These are the best foods for energy and they are all easy to get at your local grocery store. With four kids, I need all of the energy that I can get and our I want our family to be eating clean ... most of the Read More
Say Yes to the vacation.
Always say yes to the vacation. Time goes by too quickly and things come & go. Time together can't be found once it's gone.Days, weeks, months... when they are gone, they are gone and we can't get them back. Say yes to the vacation, to Read More
How to making running a 5K fun!
My family and I are always looking for ways to keep in shape and one of my goals (New Years Resolutions) is to run a 5K. So... my first thought was "How do I make running a 5K fun?" If you've read my past posts, you know that I used to enjoy Read More