Surviving survival mode is a worthy goal. And some seasons of life are just that: surviving. When I look at pictures from years ago, I’m stunned at all that has happened in that time. My kids have gone from 13, 10, 8, 6, 4, and 2 to ages 19, 16, 14, 12, 10, and 8….
Need some help to organize and prioritize? We’re going to set up systems that will help you focus on the big priorities so you can enjoy your life more. Do you ever wish that someone would come to your house and help you make sense of the piles and messes? Do you wish that you…
Housekeeping at the holidays can be tough. There’s packing and unpacking, traveling and guests. How do you keep the house tidy during the holiday season? Can I just say that keeping your home “company-ready” is a full-time job? I’m not saying you should do so or that it’s even possible. But, keeping a neat and…
Creating a budget wardrobe doesn’t resign you to discount store knock-offs. With a little savvy planning and shopping, you can dress for success without a lot of expense. Tshirt and FlipFlops: Old Navy; Jeans: Kohls clearance; belt: ThredUp; necklace: gift from 2010 Building a beautiful wardrobe is probably not hard. Given an unlimited clothing budget, one could…
I’m updating my look so that I can fight my frumpiness and feel more put together — without spending a fortune. Are you looking to refresh your wardrobe, update your look, and fight the frump? Me, too! I realized that I’ve been letting things slide a little too much. I’m no longer that slim, trim…
Organizing birthdays and holidays can not only make them fun and special, but it can also help you save money. Follow these tips to plan ahead. Homemade Chocolate Buttercream We are currently coming upon a busy season at our house. In addition to the Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s that many of you are thinking…
Organize your weekend to make sure that the fun and the not-so-fun both get done, and that you’re refreshed and ready for a new week. Organize your weekend? Say what? I thought the weekend was a time to relax. Well, it is! But, you know that there are some things you can do now to…
Organization doesn’t mean alphabetizing your spices. It means being organized enough to make room for fun. In this monthlong series on organization, I’m trying to point out that being organized doesn’t have to be rigid, alphabetized, perfect, or boring. In fact, I think that it looks messy at times. Being organized means you know where to…