It’s blueberry season! Blueberries are my favorite berry, and possibly my favorite fruit. My whole family loves to eat them fresh or frozen. A few years ago we planted 20 blueberry bushes on our property. When I say “we” of course I mean my husband did the planting 🙂 But I do the picking. And picking…and picking…
I always say that I’m not a morning person, but what I really mean is that I don’t like leaving my warm and cozy bed in the mornings. Once I’m up, no matter what time it is, I love mornings. But a little morning motivation helps me think about my intentions and attitudes for the day ahead.
Confession time…I am not 100% completely thrilled to have my three kids home all day long, all summer long. I love my kids. Really, I do. And I always look forward to summer vacation and all the fun in the sun to be had. (Check out THIS POST for some resources to make a summer …
For your next family movie night, here are more than 100 non-animated family-friendly movie ideas. There’s sure to be one your family can agree on!
Looking for a reading list for your kids this summer…or any time of year? The Mensa Foundation has a program called “Mensa for Kids’ Excellence in Reading.”
Tips and tricks for time management abound, but there are three daily habits that give you the most bang for your buck. By implementing these three practices, you will prioritize your time to get more done of what you want done.
Breakfast is one of my favorite meals of the day. Guess who else loves breakfast? The other four people who live in my house. And getting everyone happily fed in the mornings keeps the “grumps” to a minimum. Having a homemade pancake mix allows us to whip up a delicious breakfast even on busy mornings.
Bacon, and pancakes, and muffins, oh my! I love breakfast, but I am not an early bird. So, being the list-loving girl that I am, I made a breakfast plan to put breakfast on repeat. I want my kids to start their day with a good breakfast to help them focus and learn, and I really love to make childhood fun. This is what I came up with for our weekday breakfast of champions:
Maybe you make a to-do list now and then, but feel like you’re adding more than you’re crossing off. Used effectively, lists are valuable for much more than simple task management. Here are 20 lists that can help you organize your life in a meaningful way.
It is possible to dress in 5 minutes or less (and look great)…if you put in a little advance prep. I used to try on, and discard in frustration, multiple outfits in the morning. With my current system, getting dressed is a snap. Here’s how I dress in 5 minutes or less. About twice a …