Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer -- pools are opened, grills are uncovered and sprinklers are set up in the backyard. I'm ready for summer and all that it brings, but we're working hard to be intentional about our summer as a time to make memories with the girls and get refreshed! Last…
For this month's Eat Well, Spend Less theme, we're talking about kids in the kitchen... Although I'm learning to enjoy my time in the kitchen, I still find it a bit stressful. I have to really focus and concentrate so that I don't make stupid mistakes, and things that might seem obvious to someone with…
Today is the second Ultimate Blog Swap, and I'm so excited by the quantity and quality of the blogs who are participating! With more than 100 blogs signed up for today's swap, you're sure to discover some new favorites along the way, so grab a cup of coffee, pick a random blog from the list…
As part of my role as an Official Apartment Guide Organizing Blogger, I've had the opportunity to contribute to their Organize the Clutter Pinterest board. Their entire Pinterest account is enough to make any organizer or decorator drool. Still, this board is my favorite with its nifty organizing solutions to corral and organize clutter hot…
A couple of months ago, I talked about ways to use binders to get organized at home. Today I'm sharing more ideas specifically for kids. Binders not only help them organize but also archive and showcase their stuff, as seen below: 1. Art Binders: With four crafty girls in our home, we can only keep…
Some great posts in the archives of Life Your Way don’t get much attention anymore. This week, I’ll be sharing some of my favorites. Whether you’ve been around since the beginning or are a new reader, I think you’ll enjoy them! Many bloggers over the years have started blogging with the same purpose: to simply…
As a new mother, I was sure I would teach my daughter to use the potty before she was two and read at three or four years old. Ha. What I've discovered as she's gotten older and we've added more children to our family, though, is that I prefer the lazy approach to parenting, which…
Memorial Day is less than four weeks away! As we approach the start of the grilling season, Shaina from Food for My Family and I have brought together 15 bloggers to share more than 30 recipes to help you plan the perfect Barbecue get-together! Download or print the FREE Backyard Barbecue Recipes eBook here.…
The following post is from Stephanie of Playing House: Making and Using Tot Trays with Your Little Ones When I was pregnant with my little guy (now 15 months), I knew I wanted to stay home with my kids but was a little overwhelmed by how I would be able to entertain my daughter while…
I am counting down the days to my 30th birthday, and I couldn't be more excited! Truly! As I was brainstorming ways to celebrate here on the blog, I couldn't help but think that 30 lists of {30} items would be just about perfect for my type-A, list-making self. Join me for the next month…