To download the image above to use as your desktop wallpaper, simply click the image (or this link: July 2013 Desktop Calendar) and choose Save Link As… Then, open the picture, right click and choose Set as desktop background. Dear Readers... It's hard to believe it's July already, but we're enjoying the long, lazy…
Summer is underway at an almost frantic pace for most of the families I know, including ours, and now is a good time to step back, reevaluate and invest a little bit of time in planning so that you can make the most of your summer while it lasts! We've got a lot of great…
The following post is from Prerna of The Mom Writes: As someone who’s managing two work-from-home businesses while juggling home, family, and other random obligations and duties, I know for a fact, that the summer months are probably my busiest. However, I also know that with a little bit of planning and preparation, I can…
Last week I talked about getting organized for an intentional summer at Simple Mom; this week, I'm sharing a few more sanity savers to help you make the most of your summer. If you're still looking for more summer fun inspiration, be sure to check out this list of 101 Ways to Embrace Summer, with…
Today I'm posting over at Simple Mom about getting organized for an intentional summer: Last year at this time, I was gearing up for a low-key, relaxed summer with my family, and my summer post on Simple Mom was all about making summer memories at home. This year, however, our summer is busier -- with…
This may be one of our busiest summers yet, but so far it feels like the kind of busy that we actually enjoy -- seeing friends and family, going places together, enjoying all that life has to offer. I'm trying to be mindful of where busy crosses the line into too busy, but I also…
Summertime is here! Many kids are already out of school while others are counting down the last days, and the blogosphere and Pinterest (my newest addiction!) are buzzing with summer activities, foods and ideas for embracing summer. I've compiled a list of 101 of my favorite ideas here to inspire you to make this summer…
The final post in my summer planning series is up at Cozi's Live Simply. With the end of the school year approaching very quickly, we're talking about creating a summer schedule that works: During the school year, it's easy to find a weekly rhythm revolving around school hours and after-school activities. Summertime, on the other…
The second installment of my series for Cozi.com on summer planning includes a checklist of 8 things to do before school's out: Summer break is fast approaching and that means time to get ready for a big change to your daily routine. Even though summertime is fun, there are challenges for families who have to…
I'm working with Cozi.com on a new series on summer planning (yep, it's April already...summer isn't that far away!). The first post in the series is about finding a summer camp: Summer camp is the highlight of the summer for many kids, with a chance to just play, learn new things, meet new friends and…