Most parents have experienced the frustration of our kids refusing to eat anything other than pasta and Cheerios. While it’s common for kids to dislike many vegetables, with time and persistence, they can develop a taste for a variety of healthy, nutritious food. Here’s a big list of healthy foods from A-Z. Make it a game to see how many foods you can check off. If your kids are competitive, turn it into a contest!
There are a few essential systems in the life of a busy mom. One system that allows you to mange your time and responsibilities efficiently is a meal planning system. I’ve put together a list of meal planning tips and strategies for busy work-at-home moms to use in creating a system for getting your family fed.
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If you’re like most people, you’d like to reduce the amount of time you spend on social media platforms. Whether you want to spend your time more productively or feel yourself increasingly addicted to the satisfaction of likes or comments on your own posts, you can regain control over your social media usage. Here are 25 ways to reduce the amount of time you’re spending on social media.
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Have you been making to-do lists for years? You may be missing an important element in your planning routine if you aren’t asking yourself these three questions when you sit down to plan your day, week, month, or year.
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A weekly review provides a framework for you to assess what’s working and what needs to change. Here is a list of weekly reflection questions to help you evaluate your systems, your state of mind, and your relationships.
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Whether birthdays are a BIG DEAL in your family, or you take a more low-key approach to birthday celebrations, this list of ideas for meaningful and fun birthday traditions will help you craft a special day for the person of honor.
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Feeling overwhelmed with all your to-dos? Not even sure what you’re supposed to be doing? As a life-long list-maker, I can tell you that even the most organized moms have days, areas, and seasons of life that feel disordered and chaotic. Working The good news is that it is possible to take steps to overcome that overwhelmed feeling. And yes, it starts with a list!
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In this fast-paced world, it’s likely that you have multiple small pockets of time that you could use productively, but you are instead wasting on endless scrolls and clicks. I’ve got a list of positive and productive tasks, actions, and activities that make intentional use of those small chunks of time.
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We all know the holiday season can be overwhelming, but with a little advance preparation, you can get through the holidays without losing your mind! These Christmas planning tips are intended to ease your holiday stress and plan ahead for a Christmas season that feels more “all is calm, all is bright” than Jingle Bells on repeat.
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Hey busy mamas! You’d probably like to have a few extra minutes in your day, right? And maybe you’d like your kids to learn some life skills? Start with lunch. I’ve got a list of 7 easy lunches your kids can make themselves.