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Have an Extra-Organized Family for the New Year
With the holidays just barely behind you, the vastness of January beckons — the clean, white squares of your calendar, now devoid of holiday happenings,
Give Family Experiences Instead of Stuff This Year
I recently read a blog post about how to give experiences instead of stuff this holiday season. Often, well intentioned gifts can lead to stress
How to Keep Your Sanity During the Holidays
Over the last few years, I’ve been mentally prepping myself before the holidays. Breathe. Stay on top of things. Don’t sweat the small stuff. My
Create the Best Holiday Season Ever in a Few Easy Steps
It’s the beginning of December and the bustle of the holiday season is all around us. This is typically when I launch into gear to
The Four Gift Rule
You may have heard something about the Four Gift Rule circulating on the Internet over the past few years. I didn’t know much about it
Healthy School Lunches
If you would like to save a little time, have some variety and provide lunches that kids will eat, have the children make their own
Chores for Kids
Why delegate chores to your children? It is important to delegate chores to your children so that you have help at home and so that
10 Last-Minute Halloween Hacks for Moms
Are you trying to organize a party, school event, or just a fun family evening for Halloween? Your kids will love you for these spooky
Make Chores a Regular Habit for Your Kids
After a wonderfully unstructured summer, my household now appears alarmingly haphazard, especially where my kids are concerned. As our daily routine became more relaxed during