It’s no secret that back to school can be the most hectic season of all. Even though the stacks of notebooks, folders, and tissues are out of our house (finally!), we’re still feeling the aftermath. But soon we'll see the leaves start to change color, the weather will turn cool, and the rush toward the holidays will begin. And so it's time to think about getting our homes ready for Continue Reading
Easy Craft Ideas for Home Decor
Having a beautifully decorated home probably ranks pretty high up on the list of life goals for most moms...at least it is for me. Unfortunately, however, we don't have the budget for all the pretty accessories I see in some of my favorite home decor catalogs, and I'm guessing you don't either. That's why I put together this list of easy craft ideas for home decor that you can make yourself to Continue Reading
An Easy Way to Improve Your Homemaking Skills
It’s not like you expected homemaking to be a piece of cake. But you had no idea you’d be so tired, frustrated, and overwhelmed, right? I’ve often felt the same way. When I first became a wife and mom years ago, I was consistently overwhelmed, not knowing how I was every going to get everything done. Oh, and developing systems to efficiently handle laundry and cleaning? Not even something Continue Reading
How to Make Bathroom Cleaning Fun (Really!)
Does anyone really love to clean the bathroom? No, I didn't think so ;) When I was little, my mom used to make up games to make it more fun. "Let's see if you can get all these towels folded in two minutes. Go!" Then I'd rush to get everything done before the timer ran out. Nowadays, no one claps and cheers when we finish folding towels or scrubbing the sink. But there's no reason we can't Continue Reading
Stress-Free Printable Easter Menu
Easter is one of the best holidays of the year...not only is it an important holiday from a religious point of view, but it really is the first chance we have to celebrate during spring, when all the trees and flowers are blooming, the cold weather ends, and the earth comes to life again. Unfortunately, along with an Easter feast comes lots of work. There's a menu to be planned, eggs to be Continue Reading
Planning a Stress-Free Easter
Getting together with your family and friends to celebrate Easter can be a fun and rewarding way to enjoy the spring season and mark an important holiday. But with all the work involved, sometimes it can also be a lot of work and stress. Take some of the burden off this year by planning a stress-free Easter with these helpful tips! Preparing your home for Easter Thinking about having a big Continue Reading
How to Clean a Microwave
The microwave is such a wonderful invention for a busy mom...it can cook a quick breakfast or heat up lunch in no time, and it keeps our forgotten cups of coffee warm when we don't have time to drink them while they're hot. While there isn't a lot of cooking going on inside them, microwaves can still get dirty with regular use and need to be cleaned. Luckily, I can show you how to clean a Continue Reading
How to Clean a Dishwasher
Did you know that cleaning a dishwasher is a thing? I know, it sounds crazy to clean the inside of a machine whose job is cleaning dishes, but the inside of your dishwasher can become stinky and lose efficiency over time because of food and grease build-up. Luckily, learning how to clean a dishwasher takes just a few minutes and helps keep an expensive kitchen appliance running well. I'm Continue Reading
How to Get Help with Homemaking in the New Year
The holiday rush is through and now it’s about getting down to cleaning and organizing so I can start off the year with a clean slate! Every year, once the holiday parties are over and the out-of-town guests go home, I'm left with the mess of putting the house back in order for the rest of the winter. It's a good time to go through old Christmas decorations, linen closets, toy boxes and our Continue Reading
My Mommy Household Planner
Home...that word conjures up so many wonderful thoughts: family time, meals, cozy spaces to read books or watch TV, a warm bed with cozy blankets on a cold night. The list could go on and on. While home is such a wonderful place and idea, taking care of a home can be anything but wonderful, especially if you're the type of person who gets bogged down in details. There's food shopping and Continue Reading
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