Get Out of Bed Before Your Kids Wake Up!

I always find that the days I get up at least an hour before my kids start calling "mommy," the whole day goes better. I have time to exercise and... read more

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Love in the Details...

To keep our marriage going strong, here are a few of my ideas, most of which are regular little things:

* COMPLIMENTS: Compliment each other all the time. Reaffirm that... read more

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Keeping to Your Grocery Budget

I keep a spreadsheet on my computer with my grocery list. A day or two prior to shopping day, I update the list. I aways keep the staples permanently listed... read more

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Boys and Balance

I have three boys and oooh, are they naughty sometimes! When things get completely out of hand I have to evaluate what our week has been like. Have they had... read more

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Boost Your Energy

There are some times when you really should try to take that nap, but sometimes all you need is a quick boost to get through a little more of the... read more

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Matching Socks - Fun and Educational

Keeping up with the matching of the socks has always been a personal challenge for our family. When the kids were big enough to help, I started putting different colored... read more

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What's Your Number?

We teach our kids our home phone numbers as soon as they can count, but we often don't think about another important "number" in our lives. When asked this question,... read more

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The Big Calendar!

Every family needs a big calendar placed in the most used part of the home (typically the kitchen or great room area). If you have little kids, hang it high... read more

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Meal Starts: Crock Pot Easy Chicken

Open a bag of frozen chicken breast. Put them in the crock, no liquid needed. Set on low for the day. By dinner time they are ready. You can make... read more

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No More Markers or Paints on Clothing!

My kids love to color, paint, glue, etc. and they are always making a mess of their clothing. Then just a few days ago I realized I should do what... read more

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