Organization

As the primary laundry-doer around here, I find myself constantly pondering the following: WHERE ARE ALL THE SOCKS? We are a family of six, and we own no less than a billion pairs of socks[1]. How many of those pairs are currently in their natural, paired-up state, happily living their …

Recently I came to the conclusion that my car was depressing. I am a stay-at-home mom with a toddler and a dog, and we tear our car up. The muddy paw marks, window smears, the dried bottle milk, the CRUMBS, the smells. Ok, it’s not all from the kid and …

Does this resonate with you: Do you use the word “should” frequently? Examples might include: I should go and play Legos with the kids instead of washing the dishes. I should get up earlier and work out. I should really get off my phone and finish the 14 other projects …

Mammas and Munchkins is a playdate group that meets every Tuesday at 10 a.m. We moms take turns hosting these playdates at our homes. I joined and have been to four and am hosting for the second time soon. The group began by a mom in the military, who learned how …

Every year I wait with anticipation for the first one to arrive. December is the best mail month! I adore the thought and love each card contains. I love that the sender thinks enough of my little family to place us on a list of people important enough to send …

The holidays are stressful, that is a fact. We are overwhelmed by gift-shopping, tree-decorating, lights-hanging, cookie-baking, and Elf-on-the-Shelf-ing (dodged it again this year, phew!). One of my goals this year is to simplify the holidays cards. Now, I can say something witty about the wisdom of doing more with less, …

I love Christmas cards. Like, I LOVE them. A lot. They’re basically my favorite activity of the entire year. And yes, mine are Christmas cards. I know some people are politically correct and send Holiday Cards. But not me. We celebrate Christmas and we’re proud of it, so I send …

I have succumbed to the mercy of my calendar.  And not just any calendar, but ALL calendars. Being organized is a skill that becomes more and more imperative as I grow older and my family becomes more needy (ahem…involved). I truly feel that most days, I am the master scheduler …

Juggling work, kids, personal time, couple time, family time, individual time, and time with each kid — are you serious?  While I may not be an expert mom (I’m definitely not), I have learned strategies about how to balance work and family life.  After five years, I have finally gotten …

Have you ever stood in your pantry or in front of a cupboard full of food and thought, “Well, which of these items is going to kill my kid?” I’m sorry if you have. Really. It is incredibly frustrating. Your child is diagnosed with food allergies, and your entire meal …