Yesterday I heard that stores are already running out of the best toys for the year. I love to do my shopping early, but not just because they may run out, mostly because I love to find great (unique) things at great prices. :) My stocking stuffer list isn't any different. Stocking Stuffers ...
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4 things that I do every morning (that make a huge difference)
I have a routine of 4 things that I do every morning and it makes a huge difference in my day. I wanted to share it with you because you can essentially get ready faster and make over your mornings by doing these things. The kids sleep until around 7:00, because that is when the kids are ...
My favorite way to keep the house clean
I have a favorite way to keep the house clean. My mom taught me this and it works... really. BACK OUT OF A ROOM. Before you leave a room, clean up. Don’t leave a room unless you can back out of it. This means that you are seeing what needs to be done before you leave the ...
FREE Printable Fall Themed Planner
As summer winds down, and fall creeps closer and closer, you may find yourself jumping from one busy season to the next. Vacations are over, but school is now in session, and before you know it, the hustle and bustle of the holidays will be here. If you are anything like me, planners are your ...
The daily schedule of a stay at home mom
I first shared this post a few years ago and since then, it has been one of my most requested posts so I wanted to re-share it with today, as it hasn't changed much over the years (it works well for us). What is the daily schedule of a stay at home mom? Well... I am a stay at home mom of four ...
Packing for a trip with kids! (with a video hack you’ll love!)
This post was written by me through an activation with HireInfluence on behalf of Howard Johnson Hotels. Although I received compensation for participating in the campaign, all thoughts and opinions are my own. If you are packing for a trip with kids, I have a few easy tips to get your ...
DIY Ikea homework station (with build in desk!)
We finally made our Ikea Homework Station that we had been putting off for about a year. My husband build it for me and I love it! (He can build just about anything- like our DIY wall bed that he & my dad made!) I knew that I wanted a homework station, but I couldn't figure out where ...
Healthy meals on a budget
Picture this scenario: You look at the clock and it is 5:00. You have nothing planned for dinner. The meat is frozen. You are out of pasta sauce. You haven't prepped any vegetables. When you look into the living room, you see that your kids are starting to become a little antsy. The nice ...
The 4 books I want to read this summer
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Audible. The opinions and text are all mine. You can leave your books behind as you hear my "reading" suggestions today. I am partnering with Audible to share my 4 book suggestions with you today. I am finding that I am ...
DIY Fluffy Slime (non-sticky slime!)
Today we are making non sticky slime! Our kids have been asking to make slime for weeks (really), but I've been putting it off. We just had our floors refinished two weeks ago and I was nervous to have it anywhere near the floors. But... the teacher in me said "Go for it! A little ...
DIY or NO… in a new home?
At SunTrust Mortgage, we make it a priority to learn all about your unique circumstances. Confidence starts with a conversation. Talk with a SunTrust Mortgage expert today. This post was sponsored, and paid for, by SunTrust Mortgage. All opinions are my own. Mickey and I have never been ...
Teaching a child to keep their room clean
Teaching a child to keep their room clean can be a challenge, but this is working great, so I had to share it with you! Do you ever feel like your kid's bedroom is always a mess? I admit that my biggest "time-drainer" is picking up our kid's clothes. As my Mom has put it, they just "walk ...
Summer Cleaning Hacks for Families
Messes don't take a break, but when the weather is warm and the sun is shining, the last thing anyone wants to do is get stuck cleaning. In the summer, when our living space extends outdoors, it seems there's even more to tidy and less time to relax. So, we implemented some summer cleaning hacks ...
Cleaning the kitchen surfaces
Cleaning a kitchen can be a daily chore. I actually have a full organizing section dedicated to cleaning & organizing the kitchen in my declutter course, but today we will focus on cleaning it a bit. Every little bit helps! Have your cleaning supplies handy. I keep mine in my pantry. I ...
5 ways to clean when the kids are home
A messy house can get to you... pretty quickly. Today I want to share 5 ways to get over the mess, especially in the summer, when kids are home. 1- Everyone pitches in. First thing in the morning, they do their chores (make a list of 3-4 chores) before they do anything else. 2- Give in and use ...
Organizing with Lists
I have always loved making lists and I love all things related to lists and planning. In the past year, I have started to be more realistic of the time that I do have, and not over committing to things. It has been so refreshing. As busy moms, I think we can all utilize a good list. As silly ...
How to pay off your mortgage in half the time – Tips from Our Experience
This post was sponsored, and paid for, by SunTrust. All opinions are my own. Mickey and I knew that we had one goal when we bought our home: Pay our mortgage off in half the time. We talked with Suntrust (this is who we had our mortgage through) and we came up with a plan to pay it ...
Tips for moving to a new house (with kids)
We have moved a lot in the past few years, and today I am working with Bounty to share how we made moving possible… even with kids. They say that moving is one of the ten most stressful things that you will do, but honestly, it wasn’t that way for us. We moved and were unpacked, each time, ...
18 kitchen tips you never knew
We asked over 800 of our readers to give us 18 kitchen tips you never knew and they came up with some amazing kitchen hacks! If you're ready, sit back, grab your favorite drink (OK- for me it is diet coke, but for you... it is probably coffee or tea!), put your feet up and ...
Daily, weekly, monthly cleaning list
With four children, I have given up on having a home that looks pristine. If I'm being completely honest, I don't want it to look pristine. I want it to look like a home that our family loves to be in, to hang out in, to play in. I love to look at spotless homes in magazines, but even more, I ...
