One of the biggest organizational challenges for moms of kids in school is the amount of papers that have to be organized/looked at/signed/returned. When I was a 4th grade teacher, I had 20+ kids coming into school every day with multiple papers. This can get out of control very quickly if you don’t have a […]
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A Few Ways I Manage Five Kids And Their Activities On Weeknights
One of the questions people often ask me is “How do you manage all the kids and their activities?” It can definitely be a challenge. But a couple years of practice under my belt has helped me to nail down a system that works pretty well and adjust when needed. Back in April we made […]
I’m Creating My Perfect Capsule Wardrobe (and how you can, too)
I want to share something with you that changed my life. It changed my life in a couple of ways. First it helped me start caring about myself again. And secondly, it saved me a bunch of money and a whole bunch of time. I love it so much that I became an affiliate so […]
Happy New Year — in September. (And My New Bullet Journal Set Up)
One of the reasons I love September and the new school year isn’t just because the kids go back to school and things are quiet during the day and I get some breathing room. It’s also because September is a fresh start and the beginning of a new “year.” It’s a great chance to start […]
Beach (Or Day) Trip Timesaver For Anyone With Kids
Getting out the door with even one child can be a frustrating task. When you have more than one kid and you are trying to go somewhere for the day or an afternoon and you have a bunch of stuff to pack up, it can become even more daunting. We love to go to the […]
11 Things You Can Do To Get Your Kids To Contribute Consistently At Home (Without Threatening, Screaming, or Cursing)
One of the things moms (and dads) find most frustrating is the seemingly (or actual) need to constantly remind, nag, or completely lose your sh*t on your kids in order to get them to contribute around the house. But what many parents fail to realize is that they are a pretty big factor in this […]