Like you didn't see this one coming. :) I've always got menu planning on the brain, why? Because apparently everyone in my house likes to eat several times a day. When we recently had our little family meeting and came up with a Breakfast schedule, I got to thinking, why stop there? I decided … [Read more...] about Weekly Lunch Menu for Kids
Organizing
How to Organize the Entryway
Welcome to my Entryway a.k.a the "dumping zone" or the "landing strip." I mean my house can look so pristine {this might be a loose exaggeration} and then once the kids arrive it is like a tornado has passed through and done some significant damage. I love it, because I … [Read more...] about How to Organize the Entryway
How to Say Yes or No
I keep being reminded of the importance of slowing down. Taking more time to make decisions. When I am approached with requests, I have learned to buy myself some more time, rather than answering on the spot. This is something that with my personality (or Shape Style) I really need to … [Read more...] about How to Say Yes or No
Weekly Breakfast Menu for Kids
Last week I had lunch with a friend. We have this little weekly tradition where we meet at the mall. We have lunch at our favorite salad place, we catch up, and then we get our shop on. It is really fun and something I look forward to each week. We each have three kids that are … [Read more...] about Weekly Breakfast Menu for Kids
Kids Laundry System *Revised*
***Update Time!*** Everything around this place is constantly being tweaked and adjusted. I laughed when my hubby said he didn't need a tour of our new kitchen set up because it would change anyway. Ha, ha, he knows me too well! After a few weeks with my 'new' but somewhat 'old' Laundry … [Read more...] about Kids Laundry System *Revised*
Bathroom Organizing Tips – My Top Ten
Our new home has given me a lot of practice with setting up and organizing and re-organizing bathrooms. We just happen to have five bathrooms in this new house we now call home. Which is fantastic, because there are five of us! But honestly, it is really too much to clean, but I will … [Read more...] about Bathroom Organizing Tips – My Top Ten