Why do we procrastinate? 5 ways to stop!

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Do you Procrastinate? I think my life motto has been “Why do today what you can put off till tomorrow!”  That needs to change. I’m learning. I’m trying. It gets challenging when I am frequently interrupted by 5 kids who need their mama . . . as I usually can’t procrastinate on taking care of… Continue reading Why do we procrastinate? 5 ways to stop!

Power of Moms: Special Conference Call 1-29-13

Conference Call on Teaching our Kids Values **From the Power of Moms** TOMORROW – Tues, January 29th at 10am Mountain Time, Richard and Linda Eyre have agreed to do a special call for all participants in the new Alexander’s Amazing Adventures program at Power of Moms (based on the Eyres’ NYTimes Bestseller, Teaching Children Values). During… Continue reading Power of Moms: Special Conference Call 1-29-13

HELP! How to monitor computer time use for kids.

Guest Post – by Jeremy West (AKA – my fabulously and technologically intelligent hubby who is responsible for keeping me online and got me hooked on blogging! He tried his hand at blogging briefly at Unlcepain’s Tech Dojo, but is more well known around the Star Wars fan film community for some of his short… Continue reading HELP! How to monitor computer time use for kids.

FREE Christmas Planning Kit – Power of Moms

Here’s another FREE tool for you from the wonderful women at Power of Moms. FREE Christmas Planning kit From April Perry: I decided that if I wanted Christmas to be simple, peaceful, and full of things that matter most, I needed to sit down and plan it.  By following the steps I’m about to outline… Continue reading FREE Christmas Planning Kit – Power of Moms

Power of Moms – Biggest Sale of the Year!

I just had to share these exciting deals with you from the amazing women at Power of Moms! I was blessed this year to win one of their Virtual Retreats (retail value $97). . . and it was so very encouraging!  Just what I needed (since I couldn’t get away on a retreat).  One of… Continue reading Power of Moms – Biggest Sale of the Year!

Pinterest is a Frugal Saver’s Paradise

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Guest Post: Jennifer Fields As a stay-at-home mother of three children with a husband supporting the family on a teacher’s salary, I am always on the hunt to discover new and creative ways to save money. I recently joined Pinterest since one of my close friends told me the networking site featured an endless supply… Continue reading Pinterest is a Frugal Saver’s Paradise

Fun Friday: The truth can truly make you laugh (sometimes)!

Just wanted to spread some laughs (or maybe a few tears) over things we all know all too well! Moms – you truly are amazing!! What you do every day, how you do it, why you do it, etc – cannot be replicated by anyone but yourself. You are unique! You are amazing! And this… Continue reading Fun Friday: The truth can truly make you laugh (sometimes)!

FREE: Food on the Table

  Easier Meal Planning . . . Fast recipes kids love . . . Saving money . . . Organized grocery list . . . and a Happy, stress-free mom! Who doesn’t love all that?! I, for one, would LOVE something that not only makes it all easier, but cheaper as well.  We have a… Continue reading FREE: Food on the Table

A FREE and EASY solution to manage bills, statements, daily deals and more.

Have you heard of this or tried Manilla.com? As busy as we are as moms, anything that makes my life a little easier, allows me to get things done quicker, and helps me remember all the big and little things that course through my brain each day and week – I am all for and… Continue reading A FREE and EASY solution to manage bills, statements, daily deals and more.

Project Purge: Day 4 results

Before (Can I cram any more in?!)

Day 4: Not much purging – but a productive day. As I mentioned in yesterday’s post – plans had to change, and the only thing in the house that I purged and cleaned was the medicine cabinet.  But boy it felt good to throw away drugs, vitamins, coffee and tea that were anywhere from a… Continue reading Project Purge: Day 4 results

Fixing up your house – for FREE: Project Purge

Ok Moms . . .I might need your help today! I KNOW that many of you have awesome ideas, creative ways and various experiences with fixing up your house on a budget – and I would love to hear them! What I am working on this week is fixing up my house – for FREE! … Continue reading Fixing up your house – for FREE: Project Purge