This post was written several years ago, but we still use a 'daily, weekly, monthly cleaning schedule' and a chore-chart. In the past four years since writing this post, not too much has changed with the lists (other than a slight increase in Read More
30-Day Declutter Challenge (just a few minutes each day!)
I'm also giving some suggestions of things to toss... free up your space & mental capacity, so you aren't dealing with these things anymore. This challenge, when used appropriately, will encourage you to take on the tasks to reduce Read More
21 Cleaning Tips for Busy Moms
I love to find cleaning tips for busy moms because we all want a clean home, but sometimes it just isn't feasible. Between raising children, running errands, and everything else life throws at us, a clean home can easily end up on the back burner, Read More
DIY Ikea homework station (with build in desk!)
I wanted to share an update that we made to our Ikea Homework Station. My husband built it a few years ago and it's been one of the most-used spaces in our house, aside from the DIY murphy bed that he & my dad built. The Read More
Online Grocery Shopping During the Pandemic
Grocery shopping during the pandemic is... interesting to say the least. There is good news & bad news, but today we're sharing tips to help you get the groceries that you need without going into the store... to help you stay away from Read More
Easter Activities you can do from Home!
We are sharing Easter Activities you can do from home... just Easter is going to be very different this year doesn't mean that it won't be just as great as years past. Many states are under "stay in place orders" throughout spring, which means Read More
Everything you need while you’re stuck at home.
I wanted to give you a place to get everything that you need, in case you're stuck at home. I've shared my favorite free educational websites for kids and even my favorite free teaching resources, so today I want to share ideas to Read More
Make the Most of Social Distancing: Embrace the Crazy
I've been talking about how we can make it through this pandemic right now, with free online resources for students & fun ideas to do at home. Today's post about how to Embrace the Crazy of Social Distancing comes from my Read More
7 Ways to Pay off Debt
Mickey and I have really made it our mission to become debt free. It certainly isn't easy to pay off everything, but the relief of having zero debt is worth every effort. If you have debt, getting it paid off will mean that you have more available Read More
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 Read More
7 new uses for old furniture
Ok- I love to update and decorate our house! If you asked Mickey, my husband, he would tell you that I am like that book "If you give a mouse a muffin". In the book, the author says "If you give a mouse a muffin, he's going to want a glass of milk Read More
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
I am proud to be a 3M-sponsored blogger, and as part of my responsibilities, I get the opportunity to evaluate 3M products. Opinions are my own and additional products used in the project were selected by me. Fall Home Maintenance Read More
3 ways to help your children’s school when you don’t have time to volunteer
Today I wanted to share 3 ways to help your children's school when you don't have time to volunteer. You can do all of these from home. I have four children- you can imagine that my time is limited... As a large family, we have so many fun times, Read More
Have the cleaning talk with your family
I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own. It is important to talk about cleaning in your home. If your home is clean, you want to be there. Your Read More
Decorating tips for spring {Inspiration!}
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Havertys. The opinions and text are all mine. I love to decorate, as you can tell from my many decorating posts... I also love the colors of spring and this year is filled with my favorite Read More
Day 4: Help declutter my home : What stays & what goes
Before you move onto day 4 of Help declutter my home -be sure to read: Day 1- Clutter is weighing me down Day 2- how it was affecting our family Day 3- How I started to minimize. HOW I DECIDED WHAT STAYED & WHAT WENT… Clutter… it can Read More