A couple weeks ago I asked readers for what egg dishes they served for dinner, and yesterday I tried my own version of one that was suggested by several people. More than one reader suggested a sausage, egg and hash brown bake. But we didn’t have sausage, so I used ham instead. It was SO […]
Timesavers
It’s Okay To Ask For (And Accept) Help
There is one comment I hear far and above any other as the mom in a large family. I don’t know how you do it. So I’ll fill you in on my secret. But first, one important thing to note is that when you have a lot of kids, it just becomes your new normal. […]
Stick To The Routine
My mom called me today and asked me if I was okay because it’s been a week since I’ve written a post. I didn’t realize it’s been a week! I’ve got a lot of plates spinning right now. I’ve been working on getting the final details for Not Your Average Weekend worked out (March 2-4, […]
Why Complicate Things?
We did some bedroom redistricting in August before the school year started. And something eye-opening happened as a result. Number 3, 4, and 5 shared a room up until August. After the room shuffling, Number 4 is in her own room. It’s probably only a two-year arrangement, and when Number 5 gets to middle school […]
Eight Things I Do To Manage Five Kids In Three Different Sports
The madness has officially begun. School is back in session, the falls sports have started, and swim team is in full swing. I know I’m not the only one officially entering madness. Last week I shared this picture (via sportsmomshop.com)on the Facebook page, and it got a pretty big response. And a reader left this comment: […]
Because Nothing Is More Valuable Than My Time
If you are trying to simplify your wardrobe or if you want to create a capsule wardrobe or if you have been living in sweats and hoodies and yoga pants and would like to start wearing actual clothes again but the thought any of those things leaves you feeling overwhelmed, I have the perfect solution […]
