Simple Tips & Solutions

A Shared Girl Bedroom Makeover

When we decided to adopt (read more here) we knew our girls would need to share a bedroom. I enlisted the help of local furniture company, Suite Dreams. We had purchased our nursery furniture and Solon's bunk beds from them in the past and loved our experience! Lisa and Simi, the Suite Dreams

How Do I Make A Mom Friend?

Simple Tips & Solutions

I had prayed for a mom friend. I'll never forget the day I laid eyes on her. She had a navy striped shirt on, dark wash jeans and Sperry shoes. She had me at the navy stripe, obviously. We were sitting by the train table watching our kids play at the library. Since we were the only two there

How to Establish an After-School Routine

Home Organization

A couple of weeks ago I shared on Instagram (follow here) and Facebook (follow here) how we establish a good after-school routine. A good routine helps everyone know what to do, provides a sense of stability, and saves your sanity. I need all the help I can get! So, what is the recipe for a

Simple Ways to Organize Jewelry

Home Organization

With the kids heading back to school, I am getting the itch to purge and organize my house. Just me? So, in the spirit of organizing all the things, I thought I would share with you the simple way I organize my jewelry so it stays tangle-free and I can easily see what I have. I only keep

At Home School Supplies Organization – A Homework Drawer

Back to School Tips· Home Organization· Seasonal Activities

Ready or not, back-to-school time is upon us! Homework often accompanies school so I thought I would share a simple change I made that has made all the difference with homework! We affectionately refer to it as the homework drawer. The homework drawer houses all the necessities my kids need to

Shared Kids Closet DIY Organization System

Home Organization

Last weekend, we completed several to-do list items for the adoption. We worked hard on our dossier paperwork and also did a little closet organization, so our girls can start sharing a room. (Read more about our adoption here). Vera's closet before was the builder basic installation with just

Kid-Friendly Way to Organize Kid Dishes

Home Organization

With 4 kids, the amount of times someone needs a drink is too many to count. Someone is always thirsty and they have a strong opinion on their glass type and color, amen? So, I asked myself this question - Is there a spot in the kitchen that the kids can easily access and can

20 Must Have Car Accessories for your Family Vehicle

Gift Guides· Home Organization

I spend about as much time in my car as I do anywhere these days since one of my jobs, it seems, is to chauffeur my kids to and from all their activities. So, since I spend so much time in my mom-mobile, I might as well load it up with all the car must-haves so that I can be prepared

Simple Toiletry Organization Solution for Your Guests

Home Organization

While visiting my sister-in-law last year, I loved that her guest bath drawers were thoughtfully stocked with all the necessities that might have been forgotten while packing. Then, last month when I was visiting my parents in Arizona, I noticed she had a whole basket of goodies in the attached