Easy Time Management Skills to Improve Productivity
Do you wonder why some people have free time when you don't even have a moment to yourself? Productive people do things differently. The good news is productive people are not special. They've learned some simple time management skills that you can learn too.
For many years I struggled with getting things done. I would end the day with a dirty kitchen, a living room strewn with toys, a list of things I didn't accomplish.... read more ❯
How to Create a Backyard Fun Zone
You can create an amazing Backyard Fun Zone that your kids and all the neighborhood kids will love and never want to leave this summer. You will become the super summer mom and create amazing memories inexpensively right in your own backyard!
Some of my children's favorite summer memories are not of expensive vacations or day trips. It's the days they played with the hose and created mud pits in the back yard using only items they... read more ❯
Learn a New Skill
Whenever I find myself with a little extra free time, I try to learn a new skill. From home repair to cooking, one easy way to save money is to do things yourself.
Now, sometimes I laugh at even the idea of "free-time" but in reality there are phases in my life (and probably yours too) where you have a little extra time.
When I used my extra time to learn something new it has always benefited... read more ❯
Lapbook Ideas
If you need some creative inspiration for the upcoming school year check out these awesome lapbooks.
If you are thinking, what is a lapbook? click over and read my lapbooking article. We've used them over the years in various subjects and my children always remember the concepts that were reinforced while making these books.
I only wish I was a little more creative and able to come up with ideas for creating lap books to go with our current... read more ❯
Frugal Pantry Inventory Check List
Do you know everything that is in your pantry? Currently I'm fortunate to have extra pantry space, but it makes keeping track of what I have difficult.
When I shop, I love to stock up on the grocery items that are on sale. I know that our favorite pasta goes on sale once a month. The kids' cereal every six weeks. If I stock up when the items are at the lowest price I can save... read more ❯
Resurrection Eggs with Bible Verses: Easter Craft & Lesson
Easter is a time to remember the sacrifice Christ made for us, and children are never too young to understand the true meaning of this holiday.
While Easter eggs and rabbits are fun, you can still incorporate a child friendly Easter craft and activity such as the Resurrection Eggs below to really teach the true meaning of Easter.
I've seen several version of Resurrection Eggs, but if you are pressed for time and like simple crafts, try... read more ❯