Can you believe it’s that time of year again? This year has been super crazy, but we still have time to make some good, happy memories. Today, I’ve got a new revised Holiday Planning Checklist for 2024. My hope is that with a little planning in early November, we can spread out all the things that …
Today, I’ve got 10 ideas of things you can do now in October, to free up extra time for the busy holiday season. The more you can get done now, the more time you’ll have available to enjoy every minute of the holidays with your family and friends. It would be so worth it. A …
Welcome back to the Holiday Planning Series! Today, I’ve got tips to help minimize holiday stress. If you feel like you’re already behind schedule, be sure to check out my Holiday Planning Checklist for the entire plan for the season. Then, just start wherever you are. If you just read that checklist and feel overwhelmed, I …
Do you have summer birthdays coming up in your family? I’ve got several summer birthdays in my family. Since I’m now planning a couple birthday celebrations, I thought I’d share with you my birthday party planning checklist. This checklist will work for kids as well as for adults. For a smaller get together, just cut …
If you’re getting ready for your summer vacation, you know that it’s a BIG expense, but one that’s definitely worth it for your family. Trying to find enough money in your budget, though, is a reality to making it happen. Since your family is probably getting super excited to go, why not use that anticipation …
Mother’s Day is a time that we set aside to celebrate and honor our mothers. As I was shopping for her gifts the other day, I started thinking how these gifts pale in comparison to the gifts she gave me. I’m not just talking about all the material things, although that had to add up …
Now that spring is here, it’s the perfect time to start some new healthy habits. The weather is warmer, our clothes are lighter, and there’s lots of outside activities and social events. It’s time to get motivated! We all want to look better, but even more than that, we want to feel healthier and have …
Now that it’s officially spring, I’m getting vacation fever. What about you? With the warmer weather and tax refunds in the mail, now is the perfect time to finalize our plans for a great summer trip! Well, today, I’ve got a checklist to help you through the process of planning, preparing, and even packing for …
If Valentine’s Day only reminds you of cards, chocolate, and roses, you may have missed the point. I know a lot of people really don’t like Valentine’s Day because they see it as an over-commercialized holiday to sell “stuff”. Personally, I like Valentine’s Day. It’s not because I like cheesy holidays, even though that’s definitely …
Are you an organized person with an uncluttered house and a neat, tidy schedule? Then you go to your kids’ room and the place is a mess, homework isn’t done, and they’re gazing at their computer or cell phone? Well, it’s quite normal. It’s easy to control ourselves, but another story when you’re …
