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DIY Garage Toy Organization

Our garage is a workhorse year-round! My mantra is, everything we own has a place of its own so that everyone knows where it goes. This eliminates mom doing all the work of picking up. So, we needed some kid-friendly garage organization. Before Garage Toy Organization Problem We had this

How to Organize Kid’s School Papers

Back to School Tips· Home Organization· Seasonal Activities

Every day my kids come home from school and one of their first jobs as part of their after-school routine (read more about that here) is to empty their school folders. Some days my entire kitchen island is chock-full of school papers. So, how do you organize your kid's school

Best Cleaning Products for Housekeeping

Cleaning Tips

It's spring and for some reason, this season triggers my mind to clean all the things! It could also be that I have been nesting as we prepare to bring our son home from China (read more about that here). Yes, I can confirm you nest when you adopt too! Whatever the reason I am in major cleaning

Simple Kids Art Supply Storage Solution – Create an Art Cart

Home Organization

Do you have tiny artists and a whole lot of art supplies? Do you want a simple art supply storage solution that your child can maintain independently? If you answered yes, you need an art cart. The problem we kept running into was that she would pull out all the supplies and it would be

10 Simple Habits That Will Improve Your Life Now

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We are creatures of habit. We like routine. Our world has a routine. The sun comes up in the morning and sets at night. Our weeks follow a 7-day cycle. I spent years teaching first-grade students and at the beginning of every year, I spent time establishing daily routines and habits,

Simple Ways To Spend Less Time On Your Phone

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Recently, my phone got some water damage and it had to be resuscitated at the local fix-it place. I didn't even have my phone at my house and I was grabbing for it for at least the first 24 hours it was gone. I am addicted to my phone. On average I spend 3 hours and 34 minutes on my phone a

7 Habits to Create A Purposeful Morning Routine & 3 Habits to Stop Now

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For years, my morning routine consisted of being jolted awake by a set of tiny toddler eyeballs inches from my face. I got up when the kids got up because I was not a morning person and resigned myself to the fact that I never would be. However, I coveted a few quiet moments alone

10 Simple Ways To Drink More Water Every Day

Drinks· Simple Tips & Solutions

We all know its important to drink water. The benefits include better skin, detoxified the body and improved digestion. Not to mention staying hydrated helps us to feel more alert, feel full and curb those cravings. However, with so many other delicious beverage options, I am

How to Develop a Daily Bible Study Habit

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Most mornings my alarm goes off at 5:45 am, I can't believe I just typed that. I am not a natural born morning person and for years I had no desire to get up long before my kids. These days, I know I will regret pushing snooze so I flip off the covers, slip on my slippers and head