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stay at home mom burnout
self care

Beating Stay at Home Mom Burnout

Let’s face it, Stay at Home Moms have a pretty bad rap. There’s been a lot of noise all over the internet about how much a SAHM is worth because of all the different jobs they accomplish, but there’s still this notion that stay at home moms have it easy. Read more…

By Melissa, 12 months10 months ago
how to organize a kids room with too many toys
cleaning

How To Organize a Kids Room With Too Many Toys

I’m sharing our tips on fighting the kid clutter with Julie over at Fab Working Mom Life today!  I’d love to have you join the fun and conversation there! In case you didn’t know it, kids accumulate stuff like nobody’s business. Kids’ meal toys, gifts from the grandparents, birthdays, Christmas… Read more…

By Melissa, 12 months10 months ago
How to Make Cleaning Fun When You're Sick of It
cleaning

How To Make Cleaning Fun When You’re Sick of It

I know some days (ok, maybe most days), the last thing you want to do is follow your cleaning schedule.  There are so many other shiny, fun things vying for your attention that sweeping or scrubbing toilets doesn’t hold a candle to.   We all know these things have to Read more…

By Melissa, 1 year10 months ago
household chores checklist
cleaning

How to Make a Household Chores Checklist That Works

  It’s no secret that I think I cleaning schedule is super important. Maybe you’re at the point where you know you need some kind of household chores checklist, but you’re at a loss for where to start. Never fear – I’ve got you covered today! No printable you’ll find Read more…

By Melissa, 1 year10 months ago
family connections
family

Creating Strong Family Connections in a Disconnected World

Recently, I took both of our boys, ages 6 and 4, to the beach by myself. Knowing how much energy they have, and that I was outnumbered, I gave up any dreams of a relaxing day in the sun, and dove headfirst into a full day of sand castle building, Read more…

By Melissa, 1 year10 months ago
Why You Need A Daily Cleaning Schedule
cleaning

Do I Really Need a Daily Cleaning Schedule?

Cleaning the house certainly would not make the list of one of my favorite things.   However, I’ve resigned myself to the fact that it is, indeed, a necessary evil. One morning, upon discovering the reality that NO ONE had any clean socks or underwear to put on in the Read more…

By Melissa, 1 year10 months ago
lunchbox ideas for school
family

Simple Lunchbox Ideas for School that Make Mornings a Breeze

Let’s just be honest: school mornings are especially crazy and hectic. For kiddos who can’t sleep in on a weekend to save their lives, most school mornings, I’m hustling to wake them up in time for them to scarf down breakfast and head out the door with sleep-crusted eyes. It Read more…

By Melissa, 1 year10 months ago

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