Spring Cleaning the Main Areas
As the weather starts to warm, the windows in my house instantly open, letting the air permeate into the corners and getting the holed-up smells of winter out from where they’re hiding in the corners. It’s time, too, for us to start shaking out rugs that have been long neglected during the cold winter months. I’ve collected all the kids’ snow boots, pants, mittens, and hats, and they are headed for a long summer’s nap as well. Read the rest of this entry
8 Tips For a Great Family Vacation
Vacation. Sun, sand, chirping birds, and happy kids. We would probably forgo the first three just to have the last. The memories from our childhood either drives us to recreate those idyllic family vacation of our youth or compel us to do it totally different. Read the rest of this entry
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Easy Valentine’s Day Lasagna Recipe
Because I have four kids running around and plenty of other things to do mid-week, Valentine’s Day on a Tuesday can be challenging. There are nearly 30 valentines per child that need to be signed and stuffed, and add to that the idea of a themed menu and it’s a sure recipe for failure. Read the rest of this entry
5 Ways to Improve Your Time Management With Your Smartphone
Your schedule is out of control and that makes you feel out of control because there’s not enough time to get everything done. Sound familiar?
Well, take back control of your day with the help of these 5 simple time management tips and Day-Timer’s Plan2Go app for iPhone, Android, and now Windows Phone: Read the rest of this entry
DIY Valentine’s Day School Lunch Ideas
Valentine’s Day is on the horizon, and while I don’t do anything particularly celebratory with my husband, I do like to give my kids a little something to show them that I’m thinking about them as they head off to school.
I pack my kids’ school lunches every day, and so it is the perfect place to give them a little something special to open. Read the rest of this entry
14 Fun Valentine Gifts Ideas for the One You Love
Are you ready for Valentine’s Day? Or are you like me and still trying to figure out ‘the perfect’ gift? As a busy mom, you’re probably reading this and telling yourself to put ‘the perfect gift’ on the list with the other 82,673 that need to be done in the next few weeks. Read the rest of this entry
At-Home Stress Remedies Found in Your Kitchen
I’ve been a bit of a loose cannon lately. My kids are running circles around me, and it’s all I can do to keep up with who is coming and who’s going, not to mention who needs to be where at what time with what snack, form filled out or specialty clothing cleaned and ready to wear. Read the rest of this entry
5 Tips for Improving Family Communication
Before becoming a mom, communicating with my husband was easy – talk when we were together, leave a voice mail, send a text or email. My husband went to work and came home. If he was working late or meeting a friend, he’d call and then I’d do whatever I wanted – see a movie, call a friend for dinner or drinks, get in my jammies early and read. On the weekends we pretty much were together the whole time. Read the rest of this entry
The Midyear School Lunchtime Blues and How to Fix Them
By mid-year, my kids are tired of bagel sandwiches, tortilla rolls and the way I pack their lunch. Not much has changed really, but it’s easy to fall into ruts, and with seasonal produce at an all-time low in January for us in the Midwest, well, they are just interested in gaining some kind of diversity in their lunchbox. They have, after all, been eating the same sorts of things day in and day out since September. Read the rest of this entry
