I’m often tempted to clean up my kids toys but have to remind myself to make them do it instead. But why are kids so painfully slow to pick up after they’ve played? Well, I guess like the rest of us, play time is a lot more fun than the post-play hangover. And as…
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Watch Why I Fell For My Valentine…Literally
I’m guilty of it. Spending way too much time, energy and money on the big V-Day. There’s this misperception that the bigger the gift, the bigger the thought. But frankly, the things that make me smile the most are those little gifts in life. Like the moments with my hubby that were kidnapped by my…
Organize Your Family Room in Under Ten Minutes
Your family room should be one of the most relaxed areas in your home. But we all know that too much “relaxation” can lead to too much clutter. Magazines pile up here, dishes over there and before you know it your dreamy room has turned into a nightmare. But find ten minutes in your…
How To Store Your Wet Boots and Shoes
Mother Nature is having some serious mood swings. Yesterday it was 87 degrees and sunny, pouring rain all night, and this morning I had to pull out my socks and sweaters. So if you’re switching from flip flops to rain boots as often as I am here’s a quickie tip on what to do with…
How To Manage Your Family’s Schedule
What camp do the kids have this week? When’s my hair appointment? Can my husband make dinner on Thursday night? And what night is “Million Dollar Makeover” on? Life is so hectic! I personally struggle to keep it all straight…my personal appointments, work commitments, the kids activities, my husbands meetings, family events and other…
Why A Stairs Basket Is A Must
My kids’ bedrooms are upstairs. Their play room is upstairs. So why is it that there are crayons, socks, legos and video games downstairs everyday?! I suppose (begrudgingly) I have to accept the fact that my kids will bring stuff down and just focus on how to get it back up..on a daily basis….
How To Get Your “Honey Do” List Done!
Do you spend your weekends working on projects around the house? Or trying to get someone else in your house to do them? 😉 Some people really enjoy doing handy work (and others of us don’t). But either way it can be a major time investment in our already busy and over-scheduled lives. Here’s a…
Buy the Perfect Baby Gift
If you’re anything like me, I agonize over buying the “perfect gift”, especially for our friends’ kids. Often they “have everything” and gift cards usually get used on diapers. My recommendation is to buy personalized gifts that are suitable for either gender, easy to order, and most importantly, memorable for the recipient. Here’s…
