One of my New Year’s resolutions is to cook more at home, it’s generally healthier and almost always cheaper. But it isn’t always easy! So I needed a plan. Here are my top 10 go to recipes when time (or energy) is short. They aren’t all super healthy, but they are better than fast food […]
How to Cultivate a Heart of Gratitude in Your Kids- Plus! 5 Best Free Printable Thank You Notes for Kids!
Cultivating an attitude of gratitude is good for the soul. But I admit my children have never written a thank-you note. I know, I know (Diana’s article on Making Handwritten Notes a Priority is shaking it’s head at me.) In my defense I did not enjoy writing thank-you notes as a child and I wanted […]
When did we stop having fun?!? 8 easy ways to add fun back into your marriage
I read an article in the Wall Street Journal about what Married Couples Won’t Tell You. It looked a marriage from a stockbroker’s perspective. Needless to say, marriage was rated as a poor investment. Oh, of course I disagree. I love being married. It is one my favorites. There are a lot of words to […]
FREE Sisters Quote Art Print
A graphic designer by trade, I’ve always had a passion for design. And when we moved into our current home, I was having difficulty finding artwork that fit our style…and budget. So I began designing art prints for our house…and for friends…and for gifts… and found that when you print and frame them yourself, they […]
Quick & Easy DIY Hoodie Makeover
When I became a stay at home mom two years ago, I had to decide what my new style would be. I was determined not to live in sweats, but I wasn’t going to dress in nice clothes all of the time either…with four kids age five and under, someone always has sticky hands or […]
The Laundry System that changed my life! Best laundry tips & hacks!
My Laundry System: Tips & Hacks –> Much like dishes, laundry is one of those chores that is never actually done. Somewhere, six people from our house are dirtying an entire outfit. Staying on top of the laundry has always been tiring and defeating for me. So when I was pregnant with our fourth baby and […]