Back to School Checklist As a teacher, I would start to prepare my classroom several weeks before my students would start. I couldn’t wait to put their names on the wall, add their birthdays to my calendar and prepare their materials. Then, I would start my supply list for my students. Today, ...
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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 ...
15 Homework Organization and Art Display Ideas
School will be back in full swing soon for most families, and if you're not organized, things can quickly become chaotic. Papers, homework and artwork everywhere! Luckily, we've put together some clever homework organization ideas as well as cute ways to display your kids' artwork. If you have ...
Convert a closet into a cat room
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Healthy Pet. All opinions are 100% mine. "We should get a cat." I told my husband years ago. His answer was always no. He didn't like cats and never wanted one in the house. I, on the other hand, grew up with two cats and a golden retriever and ...
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 ...
When you have a teenager…
I’m happy to partner with Clorox® to share this story with you… Yesterday, I walked into my clean bathroom to fix my hair. The bathtub was clean, the shower was spotless, the toothbrushes were all put away… exactly as I left it when I cleaned up 15 minutes before. Except for that one ...
Tips for the best yard
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of TRUFUEL. All opinions are 100% mine. It is the time of year to get to work on the yard. This year, we found a few new tools & tips that we wanted to share with you. Our kids LOVE to play in the yard, so we want it to be nice and well ...
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 ...
No Screen-time Until (free printable)
The main idea behind this is to give our kids something "else" to get "lost in"... Sometimes kids just need a little motivation to get started (once our kids head outside to play, they forget about watching a movie or playing on the tablet). If I let them just sit & default to screen-time, it ...
Spring Cleaning Checklist (printable)
I love spring cleaning - there is something about opening the windows to let in the fresh air while you clean up your house and get rid of all of those winter germs. Today, I am sharing my favorite spring cleaning tips as part of a sponsored post as part of the Mom It Forward Influencer Network. ...
Encouragement as You Set Goals for the New Year
There is always something so exciting and refreshing with the blank slate of a new year. Every year, I love to sit down and set goals for our family. This year I will be doing the same thing and I encourage you to consider setting goals as well. As you think about what your goals will be, read some ...
Clutter & Depression go hand in hand
Clutter & Depression go hand in hand. When clutter is weighing you down with the toys in the living room, beds unmade, dishes left in the sink... these things make us feel mentally cluttered. It makes our homes look messy and it makes our emotions feel messy. Clutter & Depression go ...
10 big kid beds I love!
It can be hard turning a little kid room into a big kid room- swapping out Mickey Mouse for Alligators, ABC signs for baseball signs, etc... but it is so much fun! Today I partnered with Lush Decor to share 10 of my favorite big-kid beds (& bedding ideas) with you. 1- We love this bedding ...
Age Appropriate chores for young children
Age appropriate chores for children are so important! They help us to raise children that work hard and are not spoiled. Children need chores. Age appropriate chores are important for kids! They make them feel needed and helpful. They teach responsibility. They are important. If your ...
Cleaning Hacks I love!
You know that I love easy, simple ways to clean. Today I am sharing my 5 favorites. With kids in the house and a dog… it can leave quite a mess behind. Today I am working with Spot Shot to bring you my favorite cleaning hacks. Sometimes, I wonder Who’s Messier: Kids Vs. Pets I love ...
How I get the stains out of our carpet (with kids!)
We're working with Spot Shot® Instant Stain Remover to bring you my favorite tips about cleaning. "Mom!" I hear from the back door. "We're coming in to have a snack!" When I hear the word "we" or "we're", I know what it means: my own four kids, plus 4-6 neighborhood kids. "Ok" I call back ...
Playroom Makeover
This week, we did a complete makeover in our playroom & I wanted to share it with you. I am partnering with The Carpet and Rug Institute to bring you my favorite makeovers! :) When we moved into our house about six years ago, we were surprised to find a third floor to the house (we had no ...
5 hacks to make cleaning faster
I Love to do these 5 Hacks that Make Cleaning Faster! Time-saving cleaning tips for the busy mom are always helpful, aren't they!? Today I am partnering with bObsweep to bring you some great cleaning hacks. Hey, you! Yes, you—the person who’s always on-the-go. I get it! We clean and ...
Top 10 things to throw away
I love decluttering and organizing. Yesterday I went through my bedroom, my closet and the kids' room to really get rid of things. I am doing a decluttering challenge in the next few weeks and I wanted to do a few rooms to be sure that I remembered to cover everything. You can sign up here to ...
10 must-haves to keep in your car if you have kids… especially #2
This post contains affiliate links... . . At least once a week, I notice that someone forgets something and I say "You left home without ____?" I have learned to be prepared! Now, I've found my favorite 10 things to keep the car. Sometimes we will even grab our snack hack and take that ...
