Better Communication

I have found that asking my kids: "How was your day?" or "How was school today?" is not enough. I usually get the "fine" answer. I have to ask specific... read more

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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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It Doesn't Have to be Perfect

I learned a long time ago that our kids are not going to put things away the way we do (husbands either for that matter). I knew that my children... read more

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One Thing at a Time

I have realized that asking your child, of any age, to just "clean your room" is totally overwhelming. I don't even like to hear it. When I make my daily... read more

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Thank You for Making Me a Mom!

Every Mother's Day, I give each of my children a copy of a favorite book to thank them for making me a mom. I write a special note to them... read more

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Write It Down!

Another blatant advertisement for this website. I love the Daybook option. A great friend of mine, Anita, once told me if you don't write it down, or document it, it... read more

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Keeping Grocery Bags in Order

Plastic grocery bags are usually a mess to keep, right? I've recently found a great way to store them. In an empty tissue box, stuff your grocery bags one at... read more

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Start an "Urban Garden"

One way that could help cut down on grocery bills is to start an "urban garden." This growing trend is an easy one to join. Pick veggies that are hardy,... 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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Dinner Talk

I have heard about this idea before, but my mom reminded me about it the other day so I thought I'd share. During dinner time, play "High, low." Going around... read more

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