When you’re a stay at home mom, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the things that you need to keep up with. Not only do you need to feed everyone, change diapers, and get the older ones up for school. And help with homework, attend doctor’s appointments, chauffeur them to after school activities…. But…
“My house is messy! Where do I start?” Are you feeling overwhelmed by the state of your house? Wondering exactly HOW to start organizing a messy house when it’s, well, overwhelming? I’m going to let you in on a little secret…. My house is usually-almost-always a mess. Yes, I’ll absolutely admit it! I do have…
We’re only halfway through summer here in Minnesota but, before we know it, a new school year will be starting. And before that, there’s back-to-school shopping. Not to mention figuring out the best way to label the school supplies so they don’t disappear after the first week. Well, I have great news for you! There’s…
What to Pack for Summer Camp + Creative Ways to Organize Your Child’s Overnight Bag Sending the kids off to camp, and trying to figure out what to pack – or HOW to pack it? Then you’ll need this list of summer camp packing hacks. Packing for an overnight trip isn’t much fun, but it’s…
Helpful Tips to Prepare for the Upcoming School Year If you’re sending your kindergartner to school for the first time — or even if you have older kiddos — you might be feeling a little overwhelmed by everything you need to do to get organized for back to school. Even though I had a preschooler…
13 Practical and Creative Ways to Get a Handle on the Art and Craft Clutter Kids are notorious for creating piece after piece of art. And you can’t keep ALL of them — yet, on the other hand, you feel guilty getting rid of them. Thus ensues the great dilemma: How to store kids’ artwork….
Your Ultimate Guide to Working from Home With Kids Looking for guidance in becoming a work from home parent, or simply need some help “keeping it together” while you work from home with kids? This is the ultimate guide for stay at home moms, dads, and work at home parents alike. I’m Tonya, otherwise known…
Why You Should Hire Professional Movers When Relocating Wondering if you should hire a moving company? My husband and I have moved quite a few times and, until recently, we have always done most of the work ourselves (with some help from family and friends on moving day). The last couple times, however, would not…
Your Ultimate Fall (or Spring!) Cleaning Checklist for the Whole House We just had our first snowfall — a reminder that that season is closer than we would care to admit. Which means it’s time to pull out the fall cleaning checklist again! Ready to get started cleaning and organizing your house before winter sets…
Why Meal Plan? 5 Reasons to Start Planning Out Your Meals Do you find yourself wondering what you’re going to make for dinner as your stomach starts rumbling? Coming up with a meal AND cooking it takes time, and it’s so easy to just pick up fast food or throw a frozen dinner into the…