I'm taking a small break from posting about health and home today, and talking all about travel! You can see my life page for more of our adventures. Also a quick reminder that today is the last day to sign up for the Winter OC. (MWM subscribers - be sure to check your email for the discount … [Read more...] about Five Fun Facts About Visiting NYC
Parenting
Organize your Gift Wrap Stash!
Don't get mad at me! Yes, I'm talking about how to organize your gift wrap stash and it's still October!!! But I wanted to share how I've revamped my gift wrapping system to better streamline things - for not only the holidays but for all of the occasions when you need to wrap and bring … [Read more...] about Organize your Gift Wrap Stash!
Control the Chaos in your Home
Recently I introduced you to the "Sidetracked Home Executives" book and I said I'd be back to share with you about how I'm busy re-implementing their system. Years ago, I used the SHE plan and it worked very well for me to help "control the chaos". I found that it gave me a great weekly plan and it … [Read more...] about Control the Chaos in your Home
Why I Don’t Give my Kids Allowance
Being the "diamond shape" in my marriage, I happily took on the role of CFO from day one. David has his strengths and I have mine. And, yes mine include charts, graphs, percentages, and numbers. While he is SO much better at creative play, magic tricks, and telling jokes. (Can you guess who is the … [Read more...] about Why I Don’t Give my Kids Allowance
Organizing Bedrooms Boys & Girls
As seasons change I usually get the itch to better clean and organize around mi casa. Especially the bedrooms. The bedrooms can tend to get a wee bit left behind, specifically when it comes to staying organized. Maybe it's a case of "out of sight, out of mind?" (Or that my kids don't always share my … [Read more...] about Organizing Bedrooms Boys & Girls
How to Organize for Back to School
I'm soaking up these last two weeks of summer, because I know that in a few months I'll remember these lazy days with fondness. There's just something extra special about summer! As we have to look ahead, boohoo, and focus once again on getting the kids back on a schedule, it's the perfect time to … [Read more...] about How to Organize for Back to School