In the pursuit of finding "the good life," we often find ourselves busy. And while some busyness is good--it's great when you get to do things that you love--how often are we just plain busy for no good reason? If you want to find more time in the day for the things that truly matter to you, then it's time to take action against these five things you are wasting your life on. After all, the less ... Read More about Five Things You are Wasting Your Life On
8 Multitasking Ideas That Can Shave Hours Off of Your Day
You may have heard that recent science suggests that multitasking can actually make you less productive, rather than help you get more done. While there is some truth to this, it really depends on the tasks you are trying to pair together. Working and playing on your phone at the same time isn't likely to work out well. However, when you combine activities that naturally have some downtime or ... Read More about 8 Multitasking Ideas That Can Shave Hours Off of Your Day
10 Must-Have Items for the Kitchen
I've been spending a lot of time in my kitchen lately! As I get older, I find that I enjoy cooking more and enjoy creating in the kitchen. My girls love to watch me cook and many times I allow them to help. We are making memories that will last a lifetime while I teach them a few tips and tricks in the kitchen that they can use in the future with their own families. I have a few items in my ... Read More about 10 Must-Have Items for the Kitchen
Easy French Toast
Looking for breakfast solutions for the family? Try this easy French Toast recipe! Do you have mornings where you just skip breakfast? Maybe you are in a hurry because you are a busy mom and you are trying to get the kids out of the door and off to school. Whatever the reason, breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, so be sure to start your day off right and make ... Read More about Easy French Toast
10 Things You’ll Need for Toddler Paint Time
Painting is one of our favorite activities at my house. My girls love when I get the paint out! In fact, I have a tote devoted to paint supplies that I keep in a closet and pull out on a regular basis. It's filled with bottles of paint, paint brushes, paint paper, and other paint supplies. My girls love to paint, so having a paint tote ready to go is helpful for a busy mom like me! I ... Read More about 10 Things You’ll Need for Toddler Paint Time
Spicy Grilled Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Spicy Grilled Chicken and Sausage Gumbo The summer is here in the Pacific Northwest! By that, I mean that temps are rising into the mid 60s and 70s. Occasionally we will get an 80+ degree weather day, but those days are rare. We don't let the temps stop us from enjoying our summer. Even though we still wear light jackets most days over here in Washington State, we do still participate in plenty ... Read More about Spicy Grilled Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Sauteed Squash and Zucchini Recipe
Try this Sauteed Squash and Zucchini Recipe made with fresh ingredients that taste absolutely delicious when combined together! This is the season for cooking over here at my house! I love to get creative in the kitchen with a variety of ingredients including vegetables. I try to make a healthy side to go with dinner for the family every night, but sometimes I run out of options and ... Read More about Sauteed Squash and Zucchini Recipe