Now that it’s summertime, it can be a struggle to keep a routine, a schedule, and be productive. I guess we sort of get into a vacation mindset. But that’s ok. Slowing down and enjoying life are important too, right? Actually, I think we can make time for both. That is my plan for …
Since we all seem to need some new easy dinner ideas, I thought I would start posting some of my family’s favorite original recipes. These are dishes that have become a tradition in our family, meaning my hubby and kids love them, they’re pretty easy (yay for me!), and don’t require a huge …
Welcome to part two of How To Pack For A Summer Trip. If you haven’t read part one yet, please check that out first. I went through my system for packing clothes and accessories for a summer trip. Now I want to tell you my system for packing beauty products and toiletries. This …
Summertime is here and that means summer vacation time! The great thing about traveling in summer is that you can pack lighter and summer clothes don’t take very much space. The key is a few simple, easy, mix and match items with a few accessories thrown in for fun. Ready to start packing? …
Are you getting ready to move? We’ve moved several times, often to a completely different state. The only way I’ve been able to survive all these moves is to use a checklist to keep me organized. The following is the checklist that I actually used for our last move. Keep in mind, I …
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 …
