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 Give Consumable Mother’s Day Gifts to Minimalist Moms? I’m sure most moms will agree that any heartfelt gift is special, no matter what it is. However, some of us try to keep the “stuff” to a minimum in our homes, and we might not have a lot of space to keep it. So consumable…
Paper Planner or Digital Calendar? Which is Better to Plan Your Day for Success? Which is a better scheduling tool when planning your day for success: a paper planner or digital calendar/planner apps? Each has its benefits and its drawbacks, so it comes down to a matter of personal preference. However, if you are reading…
Cozy Reading Corner Ideas for Toddlers & Beyond The best way to promote reading in your house? Create a cozy reading corner where kids can snuggle up with a pile of books. You could even take it a step further by putting a cozy little nook in several different areas of the home. This way,…
How to Instill Healthy Eating Habits in Your Kids “How do I teach my child healthy eating habits?” We all know that kids aren’t the most adventurous of eaters. When it comes to food, they tend to eat what they like and leave the rest on their plates. What’s a parent to do when a…
Healthy Eating Tips & Tricks for Both Parents AND Kids In the midst of the holiday season, it can be incredibly difficult to eat well. I don’t know about your house, but at ours, we always end up with tons of unhealthy food and treats — and we end up eating junk for days, or…
The Ultimate List of Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids Age 2-3 Now that I’m at home full-time with my two little girls, I am in desperate need of ways to keep my two-year-old occupied. I bet you’re in the same boat, which is why I’m sharing this list of easy Christmas crafts for toddlers! Even…
How to Save HUNDREDS of Dollars on Christmas Gifts This Year Wondering how to save money on Christmas gifts? This year, our Christmas budget is going to be tight. To be honest, I have never been super strict about sticking to a budget when it comes to Christmas shopping. However, with our future finances up…
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…
Make a Meal Plan for a Week at a Time Do you frequently find yourself throwing a frozen pizza in the oven or picking up fast food on your way home from work? Without having a plan in place, it can be difficult to think of healthy meal ideas each night. That’s why you really…