Home Organization is Important Millions of dollars are spent each year on home organization and for good reason. Keeping a home organized is not an easy task. If you have an organized home, it really makes your life easier all around. Home organization will help you save money, time and frustration in so many […]
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Packing Checklist for Cold Weather Travel
Packing for cold weather travel is completely different than packing for summer travel. The clothing that you need for cold destinations is much bulkier then clothing that you need for warm destinations. Winter clothing is also more expensive than summer clothing so if you forget an item, it can be a big expense. Here is the […]
The 3 Biggest Budget Busters and How to Fix Them
Many people avoid budgeting like the plague. This is because the numbers can be pretty eye opening and frightening. The numbers also don’t lie and your budget will often blow up if you don’t have control of it. Budgeting may seem scary, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are the 3 biggest budget busters […]
How To Make Money While You Shop For The Holidays
If you are like most Americans you will be spending a good amount of money doing your holiday shopping this year. The average family spends at least $1000 on holiday shopping each year and that doesn’t include food! Many estimates also state parents spend about $400 per child during the holiday shopping season. If you […]
Mom Hacks for Stress Free Mornings
I used to think mornings were hectic before I had kids. Who was I kidding? The older kids get, the more hectic the mornings become as you try to get everyone out the door. I’ve found that these little preparation hacks make for stress free mornings in our house. Do As Much As You Can […]
10 Must Have Kitchen Organization Products
There are certain products in the kitchen that make organization so much easier. Most of them don’t cost very much, but are worth every penny. I find that these 10 must have kitchen organization products really do a great job of keeping the kitchen organized. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This […]
How to Make Holiday Travel Less Stressful
Traveling during the holidays can be super stressful. If you are traveling with your family, or a large group it can be even more stressful. The weather can wreak total havoc on your plans as well as other unforeseen problems. To make holiday travel less stressful follow these tips. Pack Appropriate Clothing The first way […]
How to Manage School Paper Clutter
My first child started elementary school last year. I was shocked by the amount of papers that she brought home each day. I knew that if I did not have good systems in place, we would be overwhelmed by the paper clutter within a few days. So I created a system to manage school paper […]
5 Good Reasons to Take A Childbirth Class
Before our first child was born I asked friends that had recently had babies if we should take a childbirth class. Most of them told us no, that it was a waste of time. So being the busy woman that I was, I opted not to take the class. I thought that between discussions with […]
How To Prepare Your Home For Flu Season
Last year our family got hit hard by the flu and strep throat. I’m a realist and I knew with germs coming home from 3 different schools, it would be tough to get through the year without getting sick. I was just not prepared for the number of trips to the doctor that we actually […]