A Busy Mom's Guide to Stress-Free Family Travel Stress-free family travel is something that we've worked hard to achieve. The truth is, when it comes to family travel, a little stress is to be expected. Unexpected detours or an ill timed stomach bug could send your stress-free trip into a panic. With a little bit of planning, and a few helpful tips, you can make everything go a lot smoother. We've used all of the tips below many times traveling the world as a military homeschooling family, so you can say they are tried and true. Here are 5 tips to help lead your family into stress-free family View Post
20 Free Menu Planner Printables
Are you trying to save money on food? Menu planning is one of the simplest ways to save money on your grocery bill and avoid those costly last-minute trips through the drive-through lanes. Not only does menu planning save you money, it saves you time and stress fumbling around trying to figure out what to feed your family at the last minute. Have you been there? I sure have. I have searched the Internet for some great menu planner printables to help both you and I gain a little more sanity during our busy, child-filled days. Here are 20 FREE menu planner printables to help you get your menu View Post
4 Ways For Mom to Stay More Energized
Are you a mom looking to stay more energized? If so, I am glad you are here. One thing I quickly discovered as a mother the last 17+ years is that if if my energy levels are down - I am in big trouble. From my senses being dulled to my patience becoming short, I had to find some ways to stay energized to be sure I was being the best mom for my children. I cannot count the days that I've been exhausted and still had to remain awake and focused in order to make sure that our children were taken care of. Most of the time when this happens it is directly related to me not taking care of View Post
A Busy Mom’s Guide to Staying on Top of Laundry
A Busy Mom's Guide to Staying on Top of Laundry Staying on top of laundry is a challenge that many families face. Laundry is one of those chores that is never actually done. At any given time, five people from our home are out in the world dirtying an entire outfit which will eventually have to be washed. This doesn’t even include the towels or dish rags we’ll use in a given week either. It’s not always easy to keep up with housework, and laundry can certainly get tedious. So here is a busy mom’s guide to staying on top of laundry, no matter how busy you are. 1. Put Dirty Clothes Straight View Post
5 Ways Being Organized Saves You Money
Did you know that being organized saves you money? Yes! It's true. And the benefits don't end there. How great would it be to save money while also keeping things neat and tidy around your home or office? You might not realize it but being organized can actually save you time and money – both in the short and long term. So if you’re looking to lead a frugal life, you might also want to live a more organized life. There are several reasons being organized saves you money. Today we'll be taking a look at five of them. 5 Ways Being Organized Saves You Money 1. You avoid wasted food and you View Post
4 Tips for a Smooth Military PCS Move
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CORT. All opinions are 100% mine. Never in my life did I think I would experience 11 military PCS moves in 15 years. As a young child I moved all the time and was eager for a life of settling down with my college sweetheart. But life would go a completely different way. The events of 9/11 changed the trajectory of our family's lives forever. After 9/11 my husband felt compelled to join the U.S. Army and shortly after, he was off to boot camp. As a result of moving so many times over the years, I have learned a lot that has proven to be View Post
A Busy Mom’s Guide to Getting Dinner on the Table
Getting dinner on the table each day can seem like a monumental task. We want to serve our family a healthy, home-cooked meal after a long day, but often times the daily demands of family life seem to make this goal anything but achievable. During seasons when your kids are involved in sports, music lessons, or other commitments, those peaceful dinners as a family can easily turn into chaos. There is a way to simplify the dinner process and help you feel less stress about feeding your family. And you can also serve them healthy, real food, in the process. If you are tired of eating fast View Post
A Busy Mom’s Guide to Keeping The Bathroom Clean
Is keeping the bathroom clean a struggle in your home? You are not alone. As a busy work-at-home, homeschooling mom of three, I don’t have hours to spend cleaning my bathroom every week. So how can you keep the bathroom clean with minimal effort and time? It’s as easy as using the five minute rule. The truth is that you don’t need to spend hours cleaning the bathroom every week. If you don’t have five minutes all at once to dedicate to cleaning, you might have a minute here or there throughout the day that you can spend instead. Here’s how to keep your bathroom tidy in just five View Post
10 Reasons Every Mom Needs a Planner
Every mom needs a planner. There. I said it. With the modern mom taking on the role of so many important jobs it’s no wonder we need to find a way to manage it all. While one may like to think a mom can carry that Super Mom title, truth be told, those we deem as super moms have tools they utilize to make their day run smoother. One of those tools is a planner. Having a planner is a large key to keeping up with the day-to-day responsibilities to make them all more manageable. Today I am going to discuss why every Mom needs a planner and share my favorite planner that has helped me keep View Post
A Busy Mom’s Guide to Getting More Rest
When we get busy, often the first thing we get rid of is sleep. Making time to sleep will not only keep you healthy, but also help you stay more alert during the day. As a busy mom, you may have decided that you will get more sleep during the weekend or at a later date. However despite your busy schedule, it is crucial that you make time for sleep! Here is a busy mom’s guide to getting more rest. A Busy Mom's Guide to Getting More Rest Cut out the Distractions Before Bed. It may be tempting to end your night in front of the TV or checking your Facebook before nodding off, but this can View Post