We all have to stop and eat, and if we use these meal times wisely, we can strengthen our families and connect with our kids. Learn about 6 productive things to do during meals that will make your family life that much stronger. Sometimes, the idea of stopping to eat is overwhelming for me. It […] Read more…
Family meetings are a great way to connect as a family and teach our kids some great life skills. In our home, we have seven parts to our family meeting, and each plays an important role in our home life. Read on to see how we hold family council in our house. Holding a weekly […] Read more…
Meal planning makes life easier, but it can still take quite a bit of time each week. Read on to find out how I simplified my meal planning process to take less than five minutes each week! Meal planning is a life saver. It saves time and money and you always know what’s for dinner. […] Read more…
I tried to potty train my daughter and I failed. But looking back, I’m grateful for the experience because it taught me six important truths about motherhood–and they have nothing to do with potty training. If you’re looking for some reassurance that you’re doing a good job as a mom, read on to learn the […] Read more…
We all get in a bit of a slump sometimes, usually when we’re stressed, lacking energy or motivation, or tired. Here are 9 tips to help you get going when you don’t feel like doing anything at all. Sometimes I have a hard time getting myself to do much of anything, usually when I’m overly […] Read more…
There are so many great back-to-school tips floating around the internet, and I’ve rounded up some of the best ones here in one place. Find tips for prepping for back-to-school, the first day, breakfasts, lunches, and systems & routines. For the last post in the Perfectly Imperfect School Year series, I decided to round up […] Read more…
Let’s face it: some tasks are so overwhelming they sit on our to-do lists for months before we finally complete them. Why is that? Find out some reasons we avoid tasks and 6 steps we can take to finally cross them off our lists. Let’s tackle those tough projects, moms! Have you ever had a […] Read more…
Getting your kids to read during the summer is not only important, but it can also be really fun! Here are some tips for setting up a summer reading program in your home that your kids will love. Getting kids to read during the school year is tough, but getting them to read over the […] Read more…