Posted in Just For You on 11. Dec, 2009
I recently decided that I’m going to commit to doing my Pilates DVD for 30 minutes each day at nap time. I’ve been frustrated the past few weeks because it seems that somehow, I’ve let exercise fall off of my priority list. Instead of pulling out the exercise DVD at nap time, I’ve been pulling [...]
Posted in Your Family, Your Home on 25. Oct, 2009
Whether your family is large or small, time management should be a priority. Taking a bit of time upfront to plan a schedule or routine can reduce stress and allow your family to function optimally.
Posted in Your Home on 20. Oct, 2009
Years ago, I had a neat little apartment that was usually spotless. I knew where everything was, and things rarely were out of place. The key to my organization wasn’t really much – it was simply lack of disorder and lack of chaos (and by that I mean lack of children). There really wasn’t much [...]
Posted in Your Home on 14. Oct, 2009
Cleaning as you go is a cooking fundamental that can save lots of time in after-meal cleanup.
Posted in Your Home, Your Money on 13. Oct, 2009
Do you plan your meals, or do you just throw them together? I don’t know how I managed before I started menu planning, but I’m certain that I spent more money at the grocery store. Since I’ve started menu planning, I’m finding it’s making a huge difference in many areas. Not only am I less stressed and more organized, but I am finding that my grocery shopping is much more efficient.
Posted in Your Home on 09. Oct, 2009
Are you always forgetting birthdays, or digging through papers to find important phone numbers?
Posted in Your Home on 07. Oct, 2009
It drives me nuts when I realize that I’ve forgotten to rinse out the dishes from the kids’ oatmeal. I know that if I had taken just a few seconds to let them soak, I could easily rinse them off and put them in the dishwasher. Instead, I spend extra time scrubbing them [...]
Posted in Your Home on 04. Oct, 2009
Getting ready in the morning can be pretty time consuming, and I’m always brainstorming ways to cut corners and make things easier. One thing in particular that I run into are arguments regarding clothes. Even though my two daughters are young, they still have strong preferences about what to wear each day. [...]
Posted in Your Home on 03. Oct, 2009
As a mom, do you ever feel like your day is a bit disorganized? One day the kids are dressed and you’re running errands at 9am, while the next day you can’t manage to leave the house – or even take a shower.
When I first started staying at home with my daughter, I wasn’t [...]
Posted in Your Family on 27. Sep, 2009
I find that a good start to my morning makes all the difference. If I can get up before my kids, have some alone time and a shower, it’s going to be a good day. What’s not a good way to start the morning? Well, let’s see. Yesterday, my morning began [...]
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