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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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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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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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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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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Trade in Your "To-Do" List

Trade in your To-Do list for a more productive day. I've switched over to an "I-Did" list. It started one day when my husband came home to a complete disaster,... read more

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My Kitchen Recycling System

The way I used to recycle drove me nuts! I would wash out the can of green beans, for example, and then stick the can above my sink counter. Once... 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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