Your home has a lot of moving parts. Check out these tips for moving, DIY house projects, organization, and tips to be the best mom you can be to your teenagers!
As my 15-year-old jumped out of the car to start her day at school she asked, “can you get the laundry done today?” SAY WHAT? I replied in a harsh tone, “did you sort your laundry?” “No, but can you at least do the lights?” I fumed on the ride back home. Justine knows perfectly well…
Dear Parents of My Teenagers’ Friends, We used to be the cool parents. The parents that had every snack and drink imaginable stocked. We would laugh when teenagers left our home and there wasn’t a morsel of sugar or a potato chip left in the place. After one particular sleepover, I woke up the next morning to find that…
It was Friday night and my teenage boy was staying up late. I kissed him good night and headed up to bed as the glow of Battlefront on the Xbox One filled the room. Somewhere in my deep slumber, I heard Jack running up the stairs. He showed me a text he had just received. An anonymous text. We…
I had precisely two minutes before picking the kids up from school when there was that dreaded knock on the door. My heart sank. I have read you should never avoid that knock in case it’s a thief just checking to see if you’re home. You know the drill, they knock on your front door and, when…
Fall is the perfect time for everything pumpkin! Pumpkin bread just so happens to be one of my favorites and homemade pumpkin purée makes it SO much better! Even better is when you’re able to use pumpkins, you’ve grown yourself, in your own garden! We planted our very own sweet sugar pie pumpkin seeds this year and harvested about…
No matter how you choose to work out, you are doing something great for your health. If you happen to work out at a gym, the people you meet at the gym can be downright hilarious! The hubster, Steve, was motivated to write this post after yet another interesting workout. Enjoy! I have been into…
You’re determined to get to the gym but don’t know where to start. What do I wear? What do I do? How do I act? RELAX! You got this! Check out this gym etiquette and you’ll enter the gym with confidence! Really, it’s not that big of a deal. Most gym rats are in their own little world…
Learn how to make your own magnetic Classroom Door Window Covering! What’s better than combining classroom safety with a gift for teachers? Every school I’ve been in has classroom doors with a window. These windows are to be unblocked until there is a lockdown. During a lockdown, those windows must be covered so a potential…
Over the years, and through three houses, we’ve discovered multiple ways to landscape your yard. From total DIY to hiring a professional, we have ideas for you, along with the reasons you should or should not use them. Hire A Professional Landscaper My uncle was a professional landscaper, for many years. He owned his own…
You make a pair of cutoffs out of old jeans but what can you do with the bottom portion of the jeans? You can make a flax seed heating bag! Two of the seams are already done so it makes it super easy! Heating Bag Supplies How To Make Heating Bags Out Of Old Jeans 2….
The last thing on a tween boy’s mind is how to organize his room but your tween boy will appreciate an organized room, when he can find what he’s looking for. He just needs a bit of help and a few tools to help him stay organized. Jack’s room is a well oiled machine. Everything…
Organizing and decorating a teenage girl’s room can be a lot of fun! It gives you a chance to work with your daughter, as she discovers her own sense of style! You’ll also learn a lot about the way she thinks of decluttering. This is her room and you get to work, as her assistant,…
There are many simple organization hacks you can make, to your home, that may seem insignificant, in and of themselves, but play a big part in making things easier in your daily life. How Do Organization Hacks Make Life Easier? Every item in your house needs a place to call home. A spot where it belongs….
It’s the last place you go, before you leave the house, and the first place you go, when you arrive home. Everything you need is right there, by the door, so it would make sense to organize the coat closet to work hard for you! Since we don’t wear shoes in the house, the coat…
When you sit down to work at your desk, it is important to have a workspace that will allow your mind to be free of distractions. A cluttered desk will not allow you to be as productive as a desk that is organized for success. Keep Your Most Used Items Easily Accessible Think of your…
Is your closet out of control and you think you need a new house with bigger closets? Bigger closets probably aren’t your answer. Instead, it’s time to get relentless and organize your closet to work for you. 1. Take Everything Out Of Your Closet I know what you’re thinking. That’s a LOT of work and…
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