Today I am sharing how I organize our kid's school work (projects, drawing, tests) that they bring home. Do you feel like you have a ton of school stuff? Your kids bring home papers, art projects, homework, tests, drawings… (this list will go on & on & on…) Our kids were ...
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teenage mutant ninja turtle ornament
One night our kids were looking through the toy magazine (one of the many toy magazines that we get in the mail during the holiday season) and they wanted a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Ornament and matching toy. I told them that we could make our own ornament and so here we are… Teenage Mutant ...
Declutter my home: How clutter affects your family & what you can do about it.
Earlier in the week, I wrote about how clutter truly causes stress. It isn't just you... it is a scientific fact. Today I wanted to talk about how clutter affects your family and what you can do about it. I was listening to a re-run of The Oprah Show on the radio the other day and she was ...
Every ten years…
When I first started blogging, I never realized the kind of relationships that I would develop with other bloggers. However, here I am, many years later and I've become close friends with bloggers all over the world. We have weekly video chats; we call each other on the phone, we meet up annually to ...
DIY The Claw Machine
When you have an artistic, creative child, don’t think that you can get away with a simple costume from Amazon. No… they want something that they can make. Do you want to know what I think about that? I LOVE IT! I love that I can give them a box from Amazon Prime and see him turn it into a boxtume. ...
50 kid stocking stuffers that they will love!
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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
Mickey and I knew that we had one goal when we bought our home: Pay our mortgage off in half the time. We came up with a plan to pay it off 20 years sooner than we had predicted (so actually less than half the time). When we first bought our house, we knew that it was going to be an exciting, ...
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 ...