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10 Steps to Start Goal Planning and Free Self-Assessment Worksheets

by Donna 1 Comment Post Updated: August 2025

Setting goals for a new year or any time of year can feel daunting and overwhelming. To help you along, I’m sharing these 10 steps you can take to make this year your most successful goal-achieving year ever! Plus get your free Self-Assessment Worksheets to get started. As you reflect on your year, how are you…

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Filed Under: Goal Setting, Goal Setting Printables, Habits, Printables, Productivity Printables

My 2023 Favorites

by Donna 1 Comment Post Updated: December 2025

2023 was such a great year! busy and have had a pretty busy year, which included a lot of traveling, busy school schedules, and some projects at home. I thought I would share a few of my favorite purchases and gifts from 2022 – These are all items or experiences that I truly loved! Merit…

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Filed Under: Busy Mom Tips, Family + Home, Gift Guides

My Best Christmas Cookie Baking Tips!

by Donna Leave a Comment Post Updated: December 2023

Baking cookie tips

Baking Christmas Cookies is a tradition for many families. Growing up we baked dozens of cookies to give to friends and neighbors. I’ve continued the tradition and we tend to bake several different cookies each year. Over the years I’ve used several tricks to make Christmas baking a little easier. Today I’m sharing a few…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays and Celebrations, Meal Planning

24 Make-Ahead Family Lunch Ideas

by Donna 1 Comment Post Updated: June 2026

Looking for delicious make-ahead lunch recipes? This post has 24 recipes that you can prepare ahead and have ready for your busy days! From sandwiches to hot meals, you’re sure to find an easy make-ahead lunch recipe for your family.

Filed Under: Busy Mom Tips, Family + Home, Main Dishes, Make-Ahead Meals, Meal Planning

15 Cake Mix Christmas Cookie Recipes

by Donna Leave a Comment Post Updated: November 2023

These Quick and Easy Cake Mix Christmas Cookie Recipes are made with boxed store-bought cake mix so you can whip up festive holiday cookies quickly without all the ingredients. Baking Christmas cookies is an annual tradition for many families but not everyone has the time (or ingredients) to make complicated recipes. Below you will find…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Dessert Recipes, Holidays and Celebrations

Best Art Gift for Kids and Creative Teens

by Donna Leave a Comment Post Updated: December 2024

Looking for gift ideas for a creative child or teen? A great way to support your creative child is to find gifts that encourage their creativity. This list is full of great suggestions to help you find the perfect art gifts for your kids.

Filed Under: Activities for Kids, Gift Guides

My Favorite Gift Ideas for Book Lovers – 50+ Gifts for Avid Readers

by Donna Post Updated: December 2024

Gifts for Readers

Looking for the perfect gift for an avid reader in your life? This extensive list of gift ideas for readers should help you find the perfect gift. Finding a unique birthday or Christmas gift for an avid reader can be hard. We know they would love more books, but if you’re looking for some different…

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Simple Printable Undated Weekly Planner

by Donna Leave a Comment Post Updated: March 2024

Are you looking for a simple horizontal weekly planner that you can print at home? This printable weekly planner is made to maximize your writing space on both the Monthly and Horizontal Weekly Pages. Finding the perfect planner is difficult. I know that it’s easy to spend hundreds of dollars trying to find the perfect…

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Filed Under: Planning, Printables, Productivity Printables, Time Management

Gifts for New Drivers – Over 30 Gift Ideas

by Donna Leave a Comment Post Updated: April 2026

Trying to find a good gift for a new driver? This list of over 30 ideas will help you pick the perfect gift for the new drivers in your life. If you’re like me, you might be looking for gift ideas for a new driver this Christmas. This spring we added a new driver to…

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Our Surprise Disney Vacation Scavenger Hunt

by Donna 2 Comments Post Updated: April 2025

Disney Surprise Scavenger Hunt Clues

As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. Last summer we surprised our kids with their first trip to Disney World in Florida! It required lots of planning and scheming to pull it off but we were able to successfully surprise them. We started planning for our trip…

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Filed Under: Disney World, Family + Home, Family Travel

Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies – With Gluten-Free Option

by Donna 14 Comments Post Updated: October 2025

Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pie – Raise your hand if you love all things Pumpkin Spice! Those autumnal drinks are all the rage and it seems like Fall drinks are coming out earlier and earlier every year. Autumn is my favorite time of the year and I always look forward to making my favorite fall treat,…

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Filed Under: Dessert Recipes, Recipes

Zucchini Tomato Casserole with Rice

by Donna 12 Comments Post Updated: August 2023

This Zucchini Tomato Casserole is a favorite recipe of ours. It’s a fast and easy side dish for any meal. It’s perfect for summertime when your garden is overflowing with zucchini and tomatoes or for when you become the victim of a gardener who continues to give you their extra zucchini. We love to make…

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Filed Under: Main Dishes, Recipes

Printable Lunch Box Notes

by Donna Leave a Comment Post Updated: November 2024

These free printable lunch box notes are a great way to cheer your child up in the middle of a long school day. It doesn’t have to be a big project to sneak a little encouragement in your child’s lunch. Print these out and keep them on hand so you can just grab one when…

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Filed Under: Back To School, Busy Mom Tips, Family + Home, Kid's Printables, Printables

Pumpkin Pie French Toast

by Donna 5 Comments Post Updated: February 2024

Pumpkin Pie French Toast

Fall is almost here and it’s time to break out the pumpkin recipes! This decadent pumpkin pie french toast is to die for! French toast is a classic breakfast recipe that deserved a pumpkin twist! Your family or guests will love this scrumptious treat. Make a double batch and freeze the extra so you can…

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Filed Under: Breakfast Recipes, Recipes

Back-to-School Printables You Need

by Donna Leave a Comment Post Updated: June 2026

back to school printables

Back-to-school season is here and families are scrambling to get ready for the new school year. Being organized for back to school can be easier with a little help from the internet. Over the years I’ve created several printables that will help you to manage your morning routines, school lunches, and even meal planning for…

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Filed Under: Back To School, Family + Home, Kid's Printables, Printables

10 Fun Back-to-School Tradition Ideas

by Donna 1 Comment Post Updated: April 2026

back to school traditions

Today I’m sharing some ways to make the transition back to school a whole lot more fun with a few fun back-to-school traditions. In our house, the thought of going back to school receives two very different reactions from our children. Our daughter is thrilled to go back to school this year. Our 10-year-old, however,…

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Filed Under: Activities for Kids, Back To School, Family + Home, Holidays and Celebrations, Home Management

Holiday Planner Now on Amazon – Thanksgiving and Christmas Planner

by Donna Leave a Comment Post Updated: March 2024

As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. I’m excited to announce that my Holiday Planner is now available directly on Amazon. I’ve had a few readers ask if it was available in print and now it is! You can…

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Filed Under: Holidays and Celebrations

Lunch Box Ideas for Kids – Plus Free Printable

by Donna 1 Comment Post Updated: July 2024

Always be prepared and have plenty of ideas when it’s time to make school lunches again with this handy lunch box idea list. A new school year is around the corner. Mornings will be busy again and we’ll be back to packing lunches for school. In order to be more organized and encourage the kids…

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Filed Under: Back To School, Family + Home, Kid's Printables, Meal Planning, Meal Planning Printables, Printables

My Weekly Reset Routine – How to Do a Weekly Reset

by Donna 1 Comment Post Updated: September 2026

weekly reset checklist

How can you reset for a new week? If you’re a busy mom, just the thought of Monday morning might be overwhelming. What if you could make Mondays easier?  My Sunday Reset Routine is the one habit that makes my Mondays easier. The time I take on Sundays to do a weekly reset has become…

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Filed Under: Habits, Printables, Productivity Printables, Time Management

Time Blocking 101: Free Printable Template + Worksheet

by Donna 16 Comments Post Updated: April 2026

learn how to use a time blocking template

Time blocking has become my new productivity best friend! Today I’m sharing how to get started with Time Blocking plus offering a Free Time Blocking Template. This template will help you take control of your days, stay focused, and get more done! In this post I’ll cover: There was a season when I had a…

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Filed Under: Planning, Printables, Productivity Printables, Time Blocking, Time Management

NEW Summer Planning Workbook

by Donna Leave a Comment Post Updated: July 2024

summer planner

Summertime is the highlight of the year for children, as school ends and they are finally free! Planning for summer doesn’t have to be hard! Taking the time to get all of your plans and ideas on paper can really help you to have a great summer that the whole family enjoys! I released my…

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Filed Under: Busy Mom Tips, Family + Home, Home Management, Planning

Free Printable Monthly Bill Tracker

by Donna 9 Comments Post Updated: June 2023

Looking for a better way to track your monthly bill payments? If you are struggling to stay on top of your monthly bills, this very simple printable monthly bill tracker is a great place to start. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at…

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Filed Under: Finances, Printables

15 Important Life Skills to Teach Your Teen This Summer

by Donna 2 Comments Post Updated: August 2024

Summer is the highlight of the year for most teens. Having the freedom to do what they want, have fun, and relax. Why not use some of this free time to teach your teen important life skills they will need later in life? In this article, I share 15 important life skills you can easily…

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Filed Under: Activities for Kids, Busy Mom Tips, Family + Home

56 Dump and Go Crock Pot Meals for Busy Nights

by Donna Leave a Comment Post Updated: March 2024

If you’re looking for easy dump-and-go crock pot meals for your busy nights? I’ve gathered 56 easy crockpot recipes that have little to no prep, just measure dump and cook! These slow cooker meals are perfect for busy nights or when you want a home cooked dinner without much prep work. We have included chicken,…

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Filed Under: Meal Planning, Recipes

Baja Fish Tacos

by Donna 2 Comments Post Updated: April 2023

Fish Tacos with fish sticks

You don’t have to sacrifice flavor for convenience with these amazing baja fish tacos made with fish sticks! Packed with crispy texture, tangy slaw, and a creamy cilantro lime crema, these tacos are a surefire hit for any dinner table. This Baja Fish Taco Recipe is my favorite summer supper. You can even make it…

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Filed Under: Main Dishes, Recipes

Printable Weekly Planner – Free PDFs

by Donna 1 Comment Post Updated: March 2023

One of my most requested printables has been weekly planner printables and now you can download your own weekly planner pages for free! Managing a busy schedule requires lots of mental energy. Writing things down in a safe place can really help to remove some of the stress that comes with managing a busy schedule….

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Filed Under: Planning, Printables, Productivity Printables, Time Management

FREE Printable Morning Routine Chart for Children – Editable PDF

by Donna 7 Comments Post Updated: August 2023

Morning Routine Chart

Morning Routine Chart for Kids – Do you need a tool to help your children get moving in the mornings? This morning routine chart for children will help you foster good habits in your children by giving them the structure they need to be more independent in the mornings. Get your FREE Editable Morning Routine…

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Filed Under: Home Printables, Kid's Printables, Printables, Routines for Children

Tips for a Disney Road Trip with Kids

by Donna 2 Comments Post Updated: March 2025

Our first family trip to Disney was in 2016. Our children were 7 & 9 years old and we surprised them with a road trip to Disney World. In this post, I will share a few tips to help you make your Disney Road Trip go smoothly.  We surprised our kids with a Disney Vacation…

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Filed Under: Disney World, Family + Home, Family Travel

What to Pack in Your Disney Park Bag

by Donna Leave a Comment Post Updated: August 2026

Wondering what to pack in your bag for a Disney park day? From Band-Aids to ponchos, you’ll want to make sure you have what you need for a great day in the parks. While you don’t need everything on this list, I hope it will help you plan what you want to put in your…

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Filed Under: Disney World, Family + Home, Family Travel

Cilantro Lime Crema

by Donna Leave a Comment Post Updated: April 2023

If you are looking for a delicious sauce to top your fish or chicken tacos, salad, or rice bowls; You’ll love this delicious cilantro lime crema taco sauce recipe. Why You’ll Love This Cilantro Lime Sauce Recipe Ingredients to Make Cilantro Lime Crema Mayonnaise You can use sour cream if you don’t have any mayonnaise….

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Filed Under: Main Dishes, Recipes

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