• How to Get Kids to Try New Foods

    Getting fussy eaters to eat is a challenge. Getting fussy eaters to eat a variety of food is an even bigger challenge. More often than not, to avoid turning mealtimes into a battle zone, many parents reluctantly give in and let the kids eat whatever they want, as long as they eat something. However, this…

  • How to Teach Your Kids Responsibility

    How to Teach Your Kids Responsibility Does it seem like every time you turn around, your kids are constantly expecting you to do something for them that they really could do themselves? From leaving their toys and clothes on the floor to asking you to get them a drink or a snack, it’s like our…

  • Four Surprising Benefits of Decluttering

    When you’re so busy that you can barely keep up with the basic housework, much less the deep cleaning, decluttering can seem like a poor use of your time. After all, there are always tasks that are more pressing, and all of that extra junk that’s lying around isn’t really hurting anything, is it? As…

  • 10 Tips for Decluttering Your Home

    I love to declutter. Why do I love to declutter? I love how “light” I feel after decluttering my home. I love how focused I am and how clear my mind is. The feeling I get after I “let go” of my belongings that I no longer use or need is a feeling of freedom…

  • Potty Training Tips for Public Restrooms

    Potty Training Tips for Public Restrooms Potty training in public restrooms isn’t optimal, but when armed with antibacterial wipes and a folding potty seat, toilet germs can be avoided. Potty training is challenging in the best of situations, but taking potty training to a public restroom adds a new level to the challenge. Public restrooms…

  • How to Make Hot Chocolate for “The Polar Express” Movie Night

    Every holiday season, we sit down as a family on Christmas Eve and watch the family friendly movie, The Polar Express. There’s a popular scene in the movie when children are riding along in the Polar Express when all of a sudden, characters break out into song and dance and deliver hot chocolate to the…

  • Home Holiday Prepping

    Are you planning to have company over during the holidays? Read my home holiday prepping tips to help you plan and prepare this holiday season! This holiday season has been filled with fun activities and visits with family and friends. My sister and my nephew just left after visiting for a week for the first…