It’s been a wild couple days, so much so that I haven’t had much time, brain space, or internet connection to write the Weekly Ramble, or even journal for myself, a habit that is precious to me. I am typing this from my bed in the New House, but will have to upload this at…
Want to put a little order in your life? Consider making a personal planner to suit your life and needs in this season you’re living. You’ll save time and money as well as reach your goals sooner. Once you’ve set up your own planner, consider setting up a Student Planner to Help Your Child Build…
When you’re a homeschool mom, you need to organize homeschool stuff: papers, routines, and schedules; it gives the new school year a good chance for success. Whether you have a dedicated homeschool room or cart your homeschool supplies from living room to kitchen table and back again, you can make sense of the new homeschool…
Doing a home reset not only gets your spaces clean, but it also helps clear your mind and sets you up for better productivity. It used to be that cleaning my house was a full time job. With six kids born in twelve years, there was no end to the spills, drips, and scattered Lego…
Creating a daily routine for your homeschool can add structure and direction to your homeschool day, help you and your students be more productive, and make the school year more fun. Ready to teach your kids at home? You’ve researched until you’re blue in the face; you’ve shopped until you’re ready to drop; you’re all…
In the life of Mom, dirty clothes are inevitable. Believe it or not, laundry is one of my favorite jobs, particularly now that I’ve made it easy on myself! These tricks can help YOU transform your laundry situation as well. Laundry is an unavoidable job, unless you’re Martha Stewart who has a decidedly gorgeous laundry…
Kids’ school and extracurricular schedules, new babies coming into the family, changes in the work place — they can all put a stress on our time management skills. Here are some tips to help you manage your time and enjoy your life as Mom. Oh. my. word. The day starts, and I think I’ve got…
Is your home Better Homes and Gardens ready? Or could you use a little help in the home management department? I’ve learned a lot in the last two decades — and these resources have helped! I tend to pile stuff. When I get busy, tired, overwhelmed, I pile things up. My clothes. My paperwork. My…