It’s always so hard to get together with friends during the holidays so I tried to plan these in early November before everyone was busy. That’s why we started hosting a Pie Party. Find out how to host a fun pie party of your own! Years ago, I watched a show, in this episode, they…
Cleaning Schedule for Working Moms with Free Printable
Can’t get on ahead of your household cleaning? It’s nice to come home to a clean home after a long day at work. But you don’t want to spend hours cleaning every day. For busy working moms, having a cleaning schedule is the key to having a clean home. In this article, I will show…
September Monthly Meal Plan – Family of 4
September is busy and we are in need of a super simple meal plan. Below you will find our September Monthly Meal Plan for our family of 4. Monthly meal planning is one of the most important habits I have to make my busy life a little easier. You also might want to grab my…
Soft Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
This homemade cinnamon roll recipe is by far our family’s favorite Christmas tradition. We make these every year as a special Christmas morning treat. Plus this recipe makes so many pans that we have plenty to give to family and neighbors. If you’re looking for a super soft, homemade cinnamon roll recipe this is the…
Bullet Journal Habit Tracker Printable + 50 Habit Tracker Ideas
Looking for a habit tracker for your bullet journal? Bullet Journaling is a popular method of planning and taking notes. It’s a great tool for those of us who LOVE pen and paper. While I love all of the gorgeous hand-drawn bullet journal templates, I know that mine will never look quite as pretty, so I…
August Monthly Meal Plan
This time of year is so busy as we enjoy our final month of summer and get ready to go back to school! This is why I love monthly meal planning so much, all of August is planned so now there won’t be a scramble to make dinner every night. As an Amazon Associate and…
Simple Changes to Help You Get More Done While Working From Home
Working from home has a lot of benefits. Many of us are more productive and focused when we get to work from the comfort of our own home. There are also many challenges, especially if you have children at home with you. How can you make simple changes to help you get more done while…
Do these Simple Tasks on Friday to Have a Great Monday
Arriving to work on Monday to a messy desk, overflowing inbox, and no plan for the week is not ideal. I would often start dreading Monday morning on Friday afternoons. Worrying that I will forget something and knowing that my inbox was overflowing. I wasn’t fully enjoying my weekends because my mind was somewhere else….
Printable Road Trip Bingo for Kids
Going on a long drive and need something to keep your kids busy? Get this printable road trip bingo game to play on long drives. Keep them entertained while enjoying the drive. Find out how we like to play bingo in the car and get your printable bingo cards. Long car rides can be boring,…
Monthly Meal Plan for Family of 4 – July Edition
July is here! Last month was a blur. We celebrated our Anniversary in Mexico with friends, it was a blast and I’m still recovering from it. Sadly my meals are no longer provided, napkins are not placed on my lap and the iced coffee just isn’t the same here at home. I’m sure missing that…
Blueberry Baked Oatmeal Recipe
Tired of your kids eating cereal for breakfast? You will love my Blueberry Baked Oatmeal recipe! This freezer-friendly baked oatmeal recipe is easy to throw together, bakes up nicely, and is a great breakfast treat to keep in your freezer for those extra busy mornings. Baked Oatmeal – A Family Favorite Breakfast It’s quick and…
Free Printable Chore Chart for Kids
Free Printable Chore Chart for Kids – This printable was my most requested printable this year. Use this chore chart to help you manage your kid’s chores, encourage independence, and teach them how to do important tasks around the house. Print one chore chart out for each child and get started! As an Amazon Associate…
June Monthly Meal Plan
It’s official… the kids are done with school! Now that summer is here, I really count on my monthly meal planning. This month we are away for a week, finally celebrating our 15 year anniversary in Mexico!! There is no better meal planning than having someone else cook for you for a week! For the…
Printable Meal Planning Binder
Meal Planning is the key to saving money and having an organized plan for mealtimes. Get started and organized by using this printable meal planning binder. I have been meal planning for years. It is one of the most important routines I do every month to stay organized. Meal planning has saved us money because…
Summer Camp Essentials to Pack for Kids
Some of my favorite childhood memories were made at summer camp in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts. If you are packing your kids up for a week (or more!) at summer camp you know that it can be a big project! In this post, I’ll be sharing my summer camp essential packing list. I hope…
Sprinkled with Love Baby Shower plus Free Printable
Throwing a Sprinkle Baby Shower? Don’t want to throw a traditional baby shower? Sprinkle the new mom with love and gifts. A sprinkle baby shower is a fun alternative when you don’t want to go all out and throw a big shower. We recently planned a sprinkle party for friends and used ice cream sprinkles…
How to Organize a Small Pantry
Our small closet pantry was in dire need of organizing! Having such a small space to work with means I need to make the most of every inch. I like to keep a stockpile of items on hand for quick meals, snacks for lunches, and extra canned goods that we regularly use, but the closet…
May Monthly Meal Plan
Another monthly meal plan is here and I am in a meal planning funk! Lately, I have been dreading being in the kitchen. I’ve been busy with work and I feel uninspired to cook. So this month I’m keeping it simple and trying to do some batch cooking to make my weeknights easier. We do…
Printable Kids “Can’t Play” Signs
Somedays the doorbell won’t stop ringing, your little kids are napping or they just don’t want to play outside. Whatever the reason a “Sorry we can’t play” sign is a great way to let the kid’s friends know that they can not come out to play right now. This printable sign comes in several options….
How to Create a Morning Routine
How you start your day can have a big impact on your productivity and mindset. Over the years I have seen my focus and productivity improve when I do my morning routine. In this post, I will share tips to help you create a morning routine. I’ll share my 4 main categories to include and…
10 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale
Tips for a successful yard sale – Yard sales are such a great way to get rid of the clutter and make money! We have had great success with our yard sales and today I’m sharing my top 10 tips to help you have a successful yard sale. 10 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale!…
April Monthly Meal Plan
Another monthly meal plan is here. April is a pretty calm month in our house. We have one birthday (the hubby!) and not much else. That means we’ll be eating at home a lot so I needed to come up with a simple plan for the month. You’ll see my entire monthly meal plan below….
How to Complete a Brain Dump with Free Trigger List
This free printable Brain Dump Trigger List will help you process all of the thoughts in your mind and get them out onto paper. Using a trigger list makes the process of doing a brain dump easier, and you’re able to clear all of those tasks, to-dos, and thoughts out of your mind. What is…
Recipes for Leftover Hard-boiled Eggs
This post will help you use up leftover hard-boiled eggs from Easter. Below you will find over 20 delicious recipes that use easter eggs or boiled eggs that you might have on hand. What can be made with hard boiled Eggs? Every year, millions of families celebrate Easter and participate in the tradition of decorating…
Customizable Chore Cards – Free Printable
Last year we implemented a new system for our summer chores using chore cards for kids and it’s been working great! Having a step-by-step cleaning card that explains what needs to be done in each room helped our children to be more independent and willing to help around the house. In this article, you’ll find…
Best No-Prep Meal Delivery Service for Kids
It’s not always easy to make sure our children are eating healthy meals. Busy schedules can make it hard to find time to plan, prepare, and cook healthy meals every day. Luckily we were introduced to a meal delivery company that provides ready-to-heat and eat meals that are fresh and healthy. These meals are delivered…
Weight Loss Calendar – 6 Free Templates
Are you trying to track your weight loss and are looking for a weight loss calendar to use? Tracking your health journey can be tricky. Sometimes I find it easiest to just track everything on paper. I created these weight loss trackers to keep tabs on my progress. I hope you find it helpful. Small…
March Monthly Meal Plan
As we head into a busy month it is so helpful to have a meal plan all set for our whole month. This month I kept our meals simple. I’m relying on easy recipes like curried lentils (which I accidentally put on our list twice!) rice and beans, and quiche. These meals use simple ingredients…
Sausage, Lentil and Rice Skillet
When I need a quick and easy dinner I always turn to my Sausage, Lentil, and Rice recipe. This one-pan meal is a family favorite even our 2 picky eaters love it. With a simple ingredient list, I hope you’ll love this Sausage, Lentil, and Rice Skillet too. What makes the Sausage Lentil Skillet Recipe…
Must-Have Beach Items for Kids
As we look forward to summer vacations and day trips to the beach I thought I would share some tips for your next beach trip. When our children were little we went to the beach every year, so I have a list of must-have items for kids at the beach. Here is my list of…