Cooking has never been one of my favorite activities, but I learned that deciding what to cook was more of a chore than the actual cooking. It could take me forever to come up with a list of meals I'd want to make for the week before I could make my grocery list and head to the store. Recently I moved…

A few months ago I decided I needed to start taming the clutter. While I admit, I still have a long way to go, I feel that I have made progress. What is more, I now have a system that helps me tackle the clutter without becoming overwhelmed and that is what I'd like to share with you. 

1. Create a…

'Tis the Season for holiday gift giving and those of us with kids often wonder what to give teachers.  I am blessed to have many teachers among my friends and family so I went straight to the source and asked them what they love to receive.  Keep in mind, teachers NEVER expect gifts and if you do choose to give, you don't have to break the bank to show your appreciation. 

BEST GIFTS FOR TEACHERS:

Gift Cards: Gift cards are great for many…

Plan Your Week Each Sunday I like to take a look at my calendar for the week ahead. What appointments do I have coming up? Where do the kids need to be? What are my super hectic nights? I then take the time to figure out meals, make my to do list,…