When you're pursuing a goal or dream or working to make your vision a reality, it's easy to get discouraged, especially if you focus on the day-to-day challenges and failures rather than the big picture. When you are discouraged, life is difficult, or your facing a challenging day, reading motivation quotes or scripture verses will…
The following is a guest post from Taylor at Stain-Removal-101.com and Household Management 101: As the Mommy to three young children, I inevitably find stains on the clothes whenever I do laundry. In the past, I would just grab a commercial stain remover, spray it on and hope for the best no matter what the…
The following guest post is from Becky from Clean Mama: Using a Quick Clean Checklist to Get Everything Done Fast With two littles and a busy life, I need to do a little bit of cleaning every day to keep up with the dirt and laundry. Some weeks are crazy and I fall behind on…
The following is a guest post from Marcy Tate of Networx: Organizing Children’s Books Getting my children's books organized has always been a challenge for me. No matter what I do or how involved I get my kids, many of their books end up on the floor or not in the order we created. This…
After the recent New York Times article about distracted drivers, I've read quite a few articles and posts about multitasking that have made me consider some of my habits. Although I've talked in the past about the importance of focus and setting aside time to work without distractions, I've been guilty of distracting myself as I…
This series was first run last year. I'm updating and reposting it now so that you have time to think through your needs and make an organizing plan before you begin packing away your Christmas decorations. Taking the time to organize your ornaments and other decor really does make a huge difference when it's time…
This series was first run last year. I'm updating and reposting it now so that you have time to think through your needs and make a plan before you begin packing and storing away your Christmas decorations. Taking the time to organize your ornaments and other decor really does make a huge difference when it's…
Today is day nine in our two-week Christmas series: Organizing Your Way to a Simple Christmas: Baking Holiday baking is yet another aspect of Christmas that I love. I'm not a great cook, but I make some pretty yummy baked goods, and I love to make cookies, chocolate-dipped pretzels, and other treats for friends, families, neighbors,…
Today is day seven in our two-week Christmas series: Organizing Your Way to a Simple Christmas. l love receiving Christmas cards in the mail, especially those with updated family pictures. We hang ours along the garland on our staircase, and it becomes just one more reminder that Christmas is about people not stuff! Whether you…
Today is day five in our two-week Christmas series: Organizing Your Way to a Simple Christmas. Today we discuss on to make Christmas shopping easier. There is nothing quite like heading to the mall on Christmas Eve to watch as people scurry in and out of stores in search of the perfect gift while the…