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When Your Schedule Isn’t Working
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When Your Schedule Is Not Working

  Obviously, I’m a big fan of a schedule. Without one, I wander through some days like I’m lost and unsure what to do, and then overload myself trying to do all the things at once. A schedule keeps me on track and balanced. But this is only true if Read more…

By Melissa, 11 months11 months ago
kids chore list template
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Kids Chore List Template Ideas to Try Today

Why use a Kids Chore List Template? I’m a big fan of kids doing chores. Not just because it is taking things off my to-do list (let’s be realistic here – it’s really adding things to my to-do list!), but rather for the valuable life lessons and work ethic it is teaching Read more…

By Melissa, 1 year11 months ago
should kids get paid to do chores
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Should Kids Get Paid to do Chores?

Raising kids to become functioning members of society (that live in their own house one day :)) is a job we take very seriously. For obvious reasons. One of the areas we want our kiddos to grow in knowledge and understanding is in the area of finances. We want them Read more…

By Melissa, 1 year11 months ago
Why Should Kids Have Chores
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Why Should Kids Have Chores?

We have an unspoken rule in our house – if you live here, you help with things that need to be done. When everyone is making messes, it’s unfair for one person to be stuck cleaning up after everyone. Just because our kids are little doesn’t mean they get a Read more…

By Melissa, 1 year11 months ago
how to organize a kids room with too many toys
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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, 1 year11 months ago
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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 year11 months ago
lunchbox ideas for school
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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 year11 months ago
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