Are you running out of dinner ideas? Me too! I use a handy monthly menu printout of my family’s favorite meals, but even this gets a little dull. I’m feeling the need to change it up a little. So I was looking at my list of favorite menus and thinking of some ways to …
Now that summer is here, we need an easy, versatile summer wardrobe. With more casual days ahead, we can easily do this on a budget. I actually prefer a simple, minimal wardrobe for summer. With a simple, basic system, I can get dressed quickly and move on to fun summer activities. Besides, this will free …
It’s almost Memorial Day, and for a lot of us, that is our first BIG picnic of the season! Whoo Hoo! I love this time of year and, of course, I love picnics. It’s a great way to get the family together, get outside, and make memories. If you’re like my family, we love …
Our morning and evening routines are very important parts of a great day. Last time I gave you my best tips for a productive morning. Today, I’m giving my best tips for a productive evening routine. This is a routine I started when my kids were young and still in school. Having a …
Good morning! This week I’m doing a two part post about how to be more productive with our mornings and evenings. The most productive days usually begin with a good, productive morning and preparing the night before. Mornings, especially, set the tone for the whole day. So, today, I’m giving tips for more …
Your child finally graduated college and you’re ready to celebrate and turn them loose. Not so fast! This parenting stuff is a life-long job. It’s not over and probably never will be. They still need all the help you can give them. I’m not talking about financial help. I’m talking about …
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Do you ever have a crazy, busy, chaotic week with too much to do? Of course you do! That might be every week. But sometimes we have extra things thrown into our already packed schedule and we have no idea how to get everything done. Well, I’m having one of those weeks. …
If you’re trying to save money for a big vacation in the summer, there are plenty of ways you can still have fun with your family and stay within your budget. This time of year, especially, gives you lots of outdoor and indoor options. Maybe you’ve never checked out all the fun things to do …
This is the perfect time of year to start eating healthier. If you didn’t keep your New Year’s resolution to stick to a diet, don’t feel bad. There’s a good reason for that. It’s really difficult to be motivated to eat healthy when you’re hibernating from cold weather and layered with five inches …
It’s the perfect time of year for a weekend trip. The weather is warmer, flowers are blooming, and there’s so much to do and see. Some people don’t want to go to the trouble of planning, prepping, and packing. By simplifying the process, you can be out the door in no time. Life …
