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I’m going to try something new this year for my New Year’s Resolution. I can’t decide between eating healthier, saving money, giving back, and everything else that I should do all year long, so each month I’m going to devote myself to a different resolution. At the end of each month I’m … Read more
As you all know, or at least as you’ve been able to gather by looking through our blog, we are big on planning. There are times when planning is less important, and times when it’s the only most important thing. Trust me on this one: having house guests is one of those … Read more
Creating a Finance System for Your Home The key to staying in control of your finances in your home is a plan. The plan doesn’t have to be elaborate or time-consuming – in fact, the simpler, the better. The first thing to do is determine how much discretionary funding you have each … Read more
How amazing it would be if all your responsibilities went on hold when you went out of town. From Pets to plants, letters to courier parcels, imagine everything is in control and in the right condition as you left them. As a frequent traveller, I have become very consistent with my house … Read more
I remember the times when my husband and I would make last minute plans to go out, and bam, we were out. Now it takes a lot more planning with the kiddos. Here’s a cheat sheet to make sure you have all your bases covered before getting out! Getting a Baby-Sitter One … Read more
Parties and events are an important element of social and cultural life, serving a variety of functions such as celebrations, socialization, entertainment, networking, and fundraising. They bring people together and allow them to connect, communicate, and share their experiences. Whether it’s a birthday party, a wedding reception, a corporate event, or a … Read more
Good news! It’s very easy to fit in a great workout without having to drive back and forth from a gym or buy any equipment. I created this list of exercises you can do at home, organized by type. Mix and match these exercises however you’d like – my favorite is to … Read more
The Family Foundation is the first tab in our Family Notebook. It serves as the foundation for how you want your family and household to function. We have there sections within this tab: the Mission Statement, Family Rules, and Reward Charts. How Do Solid Foundations Form in Families? Because every family is … Read more
In your children’s eyes, you can do no wrong. Make the most of this stage by spending quality time with your little ones. Try one each day for a month to show those kiddos how special they really are. Makeup a handshake The sillier, the better! Feel free to include shimmies, jumping, … Read more
Organized packing for vacations As a minimalist, I hate “stuff.” By “stuff” I mean items that are unneeded, unloved, cause stress, take up space, and require maintenance. Also, I don’t know about you, but I want to spend my vacation time on the beach, not digging through my suitcase. Using minimalist thinking, I believe … Read more
Well, those drifter’s days are past me now, I’ve got so much more to think about: Deadlines and commitments, What to leave in, what to leave out. -Bob Seger That lyric is for my mom, but it perfectly sums up time management as a new mother. That’s probably not the situation for … Read more
There are a handful of must haves in an organized house: the family notebook, family file, family calendar, and house message board. Everyone in the house should know where these are and how they work. In this post Ill talk about the Family Notebook because its the first organization tool I used … Read more