When I was a kid my brother, sister and myself would rise before the crack of dawn every single Christmas. Since my dad worked pretty hard the other 364 days of the year, he looked forward to sleeping in on Christmas morning, enjoying his cup of coffee and relaxing on the couch. As a kid, I didn't really understand the philosophy behind this idea. These two competing ideas didn't really mesh on ...
Christmas Tour of Homes
I love Christmas, the cooler weather, lights, decorations, and of course the celebrations. I love watching my kids wake up on Christmas morning and run down the stairs to find their gifts. The twinkle in their eyes as they decorate the tree. I was especially excited this year, as we are living in a new house with lots of Christmas decoration potential. Balconies, banisters, and a ...
OxiClean
This post was originally published in March of this year. Since Kristen asked for our favorite cleaning tip I thought I would republish! I love Oxi Clean and keep a bucket in my house at all times! This weekend was a baby reality check. I decided I needed to find all our bins of baby clothes, bedding, towels and bibs and start washing and getting them organized. I was sad to find many of my ...
5 Quick Tips for Helping Kids Keep Their Rooms Clean
What parent doesn't want help with the housework? Kids rooms, especially, are one of the banes of a happy household. They get messy faster than you can say, "How was your day?" Sure, you can shut the door on the messes, but you know they're still there. Rather than curse or cajole, set your children up for success by putting systems in place that help them keep their domains under ...
Daily Message Board
I love IKEA, I could spend the next year posting Works for Me Wednesday tips with my IKEA finds. Today's tip is my IKEA chalkboard. You don't have to buy one from IKEA though. Pottery Barn makes one that is almost identical, although it costs three times as much. You could even make one yourself with chalkboard paint. In our new house we have an eat-in kitchen. Since we eat breakfast at the ...
Itch to Pitch ~ When you Can’t Pitch
I love hand-me-downs. I have a few children who have been clothed entirely in hand-me-down cloths their whole life. But, clothes storage takes up space, and not organized properly they become more trouble than they are worth. It is also discouraging to discover clothes packed away that your kids have now outgrown. My method for organizing clothes is very simple. I buy large plastic totes. I ...
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