Want to put a little order in your life? Consider making a personal planner to suit your life and needs. Here she is, in all her glory, my personal planner. She may not look like much. But, trust me when I say she is a powerhouse just waiting to be unleashed. She holds all my goals,…
Get out with the family with no fear of being caught unprepared. Pack these activity bags to ensure that fun is exactly what your outing holds. It seems that in our current culture, at least at my house, it’s all too easy to stay home. There are devices to look at and all kinds of…
The new school year is a fresh start for our kids and for us. Time to get organized! Fall signifies a new beginning, a fresh start, and in many ways, a new year. At least for us moms. For 36 years now I’ve been going back to school each fall. First it was as a…
Photo source This is your brain. This is your brain on paper. How do you make sense of everything swirling in your head? As the new school year approaches and with it, a busier schedule, I’ve spent some time over the last few weeks putting together a new household notebook and personal planner. Recently I…
The weather has just been amazing lately here in San Diego. Of course, it’s been pouring rain one moment, and sunny and warm the next. But, it’s been amazing amidst the amazing! And now I don’t feel bad that we’ve been cooped up inside — we’re starting to get out more. Do you have favorite…
Hubs has been working six, sometimes seven, days a week at his job. They are understaffed and overbooked. Overtime can be a good thing. But, since he never got his vacation at Christmas and is working long hours. He’s ready for a break. Since I’ve been keeping the home fires burning, I think I’m gearing…
Ready for some fun birthday celebrations in the months to come? Later this month, on the 27th, I’ll be hosting a Birthday Cake Round-Up where you can share your latest birthday cake creations. We’ve done this here at LifeasMOM twice a year for quite some time. Check out the past round-ups for some fun inspiration….
I laughed when a reader commented about my OCD tendencies. She was speaking in reference to my planner pages. Yes, I have a lot of them. Well, let me tell you a secret….. It’s not because I have it together. I don’t. Oh my, I woefully don’t. My default is to sit on the couch…