New Elf on the Shelf idea: SO where exactly does Santa live? Where is the North Pole in relation to our house?? Well, your Elf on the Shelf wants to let you know!! Just use the free printable and a globe, and you’re all set!! We used this globe ball from the Dollar Tree (the…
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Free Printable Guided Christmas Wish Lists for Kids!
We know how it goes! Many of us would LOVE to scale back gift giving this Christmas, we just don’t always know how!! One way is to use a GUIDED CHRISTMAS WISH LIST. Many parents have started using the 4-gift method at Christmas time. Here is what it looks like (this is from Money Saving…
Simplest Meal Planning Yet!!! Minimalist Meal Planning System with Free Worksheet
Meal planning doesn’t have to be difficult! This simple meal planning system is aimed to solving these common problems with groceries and cooking: 1. Easy: Meal plan AND compile your grocery list in 5 minutes per week 2. Maintain a smaller inventory: Having cupboards stuffed with food is STRESSFUL, learn how to get just what…
The BEST Tips for Organizing Kids Toys: These short videos are SO helpful!
When did organizing toys become such an impossible task!?! How did we end up with ALL of these toys and why don’t my kids play with them? Why do they always whine that they’re bored, when I would have LOVED to have all of these toys growing up!! And why don’t they want to go…
The Trick to Simplify, Declutter & Organize ALL of your kids toys in 20 MINUTES!!
Organizing kids toys can be a big task! Here is an awesome trick to first simplify and declutter your children’s toys and then organize them quickly and easily. Following decluttering your children’s toys, here are some frequently asked questions that come up. Feel free to leave your own comment in the comments, too! FAQ…
What if Owning Less is the Key to Uncovering YOUR BEST?
Modern moms feel like executive managers, without the fancy offices. We manage households, calendars, family drama, food menus, the molding of little hearts and stuff (so much stuff)—and that’s all usually before 8 a.m.! Many mothers feel like the management of stuff takes over our lives. We feel buried by the piles on the floor,…
Men: How to end your Marriage in 3 EASY Steps!
I recently wrote How To End Your Marriage in 3 Easy Steps for Women and well, turnabout is fair play. Time for the male perspective. Again, this a satire piece meant to exaggerate the stereotypes of common marriage foibles. If you are having a rough patch in your relationship this may not be a good…
35 New Elf on the Shelf Ideas: How to Elf in Balloon Super Cool Arrival!
How to get your Elf on the Shelf inside of a balloon–super fun arrival idea! And, its way easier than you would think to get your elf inside. Tip: If you have an extra set of hands around, it is helpful for them to hold the elf while you stretch the balloon over him. Steps…
5 Effective Phrases to Opt Out of Christmas Gift Exchanges with Friends, Family or Co-Workers
Here they come to ask me if I want to do the gift exchange this year. Should I say something??? I didn’t want to do the gift exchange last year, but I didn’t want to be the only weirdo not doing it. Will people think I’m a jerk? Or cheap? Will I ruin the holiday spirit…
Staging your house: 5 Tips for a quick sale OR a more peaceful place to live
In preparation for putting our house on the market, our realtor had a stager come through the house and give us tips for making it “show ready.” We did a walk through of each room taking notes and making our to-do list. Some of the suggestions were things I wouldn’t follow unless you actually are…