Join us all month for 31 Days of Organizing for a Better 2010! It's said that the average American household has more than $8,000 in consumer debt, not including cars or homes. That's a lot of money to owe other people, especially when you factor in month interest payments on that amount! There is no…
Join us all month for 31 Days of Organizing for a Better 2010! Over the past couple years, the economy has wreaked havoc on millions of families' financial stability. Layoffs, the housing bubble and reduced spending have impacted many, many people and illustrated the importance of having money in savings for times such as these.…
Join us all month for 31 Days of Organizing for a Better 2010! As a work-at-home mom, I'll admit that my kids sometimes watch more TV than I'd like, especially during the cold winter months. To be honest, I'm not completely against TV. I've seen my girls play for hours with an idea sparked by…
We've talked about routines and schedules some in the past, but today's question of the day is about the role routines play in your life. Which routine is the most important part of your day? Why? Which has the biggest impact on your attitude? Which simplifies a stressful transition time? Which is the most fun?…
Join us all month for 31 Days of Organizing for a Better 2010! In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, this seems like an appropriate topic for today. Volunteering to help the victims of the earthquake may not be feasible for everyone, but be sure to check out this list of places to…
Join us all month for 31 Days of Organizing for a Better 2010! Do you have a blog? Is it just a fun way to stay in touch with friends and family, or do you have high hopes for your blog? Today we're looking at how you can get organized to meet your blogging goals…
Join us all month for 31 Days of Organizing for a Better 2010! Although I know there's been backlash with the whole, "You can be anything you want to be" phenomenon, with people pointing out that not everyone really can be an NBA star or rocket scientist, I am a huge proponent of taking control…
Join us all month for 31 Days of Organizing for a Better 2010! Whether your reason behind wanting to cook more often is to save money or eat healthier, it's a great goal for the New Year. Some of you may love to cook -- like Shaina from Food for My Family, who is sharing…
Join us all month for 31 Days of Organizing for a Better 2010! Losing weight is probably the most common resolution to make and fail to achieve. Year after year we vow that this time we're really going to shed those pounds, and year after year we stick with a diet for a couple of…
When Jamie Martin, who blogs at Steady Mom, asked me if I would be willing to review her new book, Steady Days: A Journey Toward Intentional, Professional Motherhood, I was excited by the tie-in with today's post in my series on resolutions, become a more intentional parent. Steady Days is a small book that holds…