26 Really Clever Ideas My sister sent these to me this week – and I LOVE them! I thought some of them were really “Fun” so they deserve to be here on Fun Fridays! Some of them I already do, and others – you KNOW I’m gonna try! Hull Strawberries using a straw Rubbing a… Continue reading Fun Friday: 26 Really Clever Ideas
Category: Management Matters
Welcome to Mothering Matters
In light of the fact that many of you are new to Mothering Matters this week (thanks to the generous Giveaway going on) – I wanted to say . . . My hope and goal with Mothering Matters is to be an encouragement, support and resource for you moms (and dads). Here are some of… Continue reading Welcome to Mothering Matters
Money Monday: Are you sure there’s only one “You”?
More than one “you”? Last year we had something happen to us that has never happened before . . . We found out someone (or several others) was posing as my husband. Someone had swiped my husband’s credit cards . . . without actually taking them! Yes – you heard me right . . .… Continue reading Money Monday: Are you sure there’s only one “You”?
Recipe: Streusel Pumpkin Pie (the BEST ever!)
This ain’t your mama’s pumpkin pie! Every year I count down the days till I can (legally) make this pumpkin pie each Thanksgiving and Christmas! (I’ve been tempted to make it in the summer too . . . but is that allowed? :)) I wish I could say this was MY recipe – that I… Continue reading Recipe: Streusel Pumpkin Pie (the BEST ever!)
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The Money Saving Mom’s Budget Slash Your Spending, Pay Down Your Debt, Streamline Your Life, and Save Thousands a Year “Crystal Paine does it all as an entrepreneur, wife, and mom—and that means she knows all about finding room in a home budget! From reducing clutter to finding amazing coupon deals outside the grocery aisle,… Continue reading DEAL: Pre-order The Money Saving Mom’s Budget book – $11.09
10 Tips for easier laundry
Laundry is not complicated . . . or doesn’t have to be. I’m all about simplifying – or at least I’ve been forced to be this way (and am trying to be!). By nature I’m a perfectionist – but having a non-perfectionist hubby and 5 kids has taught me how to just “let go” of… Continue reading 10 Tips for easier laundry
Kids Chores (Part 5): Pursue (and find) Peace
If you missed the previous posts in this series – Read them here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 I was going to have inner peace if I had to break a few heads to do it. -Erma Bombeck More Peace I have been on a mission lately to bring more peace into… Continue reading Kids Chores (Part 5): Pursue (and find) Peace
Kids Chores (part 4): Letting Go
If you missed Part 1, Part 2 or Part 3 of this series – click on the number you want to read. “My theory on housework is, if the item doesn’t multiply, smell, catch fire, or block the refrigerator door, let it be. No one else cares. Why should you?” – Erma Bombeck Ok –… Continue reading Kids Chores (part 4): Letting Go
Fun Friday: Halloween Tricks and Treats!
Just a few ideas for this coming holiday! Mummy Meatloaf I don’t usually make anything special on Halloween. #1 – As a Christian, I’ve never really been into the death/graveyard/scary stuff associated with Halloween – (though – I did enjoy dressing up and going trick-or-treating as a kid. We just had to dress as something… Continue reading Fun Friday: Halloween Tricks and Treats!
Kids Chores (part 3): Know what you “own”
Housework, if you do it right, will kill you. – Erma Bombeck Start here if you missed Part 1 or Part 2 of this series. Last week we talked about training and helping your kids to actually want to clean up their things. *How did that go for you? Did you try it? What worked? … Continue reading Kids Chores (part 3): Know what you “own”
Kids Chores (part 2): Your kids will WANT to pick up their things!
If you missed Part 1 – you can read it HERE. Your kids will WANT to pick up their things! “Blasphemy! You are speaking a lie Lori, I just know you are! No kid ever wants to pick up their things!” Well . . . you can train them to do just that . .… Continue reading Kids Chores (part 2): Your kids will WANT to pick up their things!
Kids Chores (part 1): Frustrated and Feeling like Everyone’s Maid?
Frustrated and feeling like everyone’s maid? “It’s a never-ending battle!” “It’s like shoveling snow while it’s still snowing . . . useless and exhausting.” “Why don’t they learn?” “Why don’t they help?” “Why do I always have to be the one to clean up their messes and put things away every day?” Do any of… Continue reading Kids Chores (part 1): Frustrated and Feeling like Everyone’s Maid?
Organization for School – My Top 10 Tips
“Mom . . . where’s my gluestick [pencil, pen, scissors, crayons, colored pencils, extra paper, etc]?” “Mom . . . I forgot [can’t find] my school supplies [lunch, notes, homework, permission slip, etc] today.” “Mom . . . you have homework! Here! I need them done by tomorrow!” (as they hand me 20+ papers to… Continue reading Organization for School – My Top 10 Tips
House Maintenance
What a week! Normally I look forward to when my husband has a business trip. . . . . . . now, that didn’t sound right! 🙂 Let me explain . . . I have 5 kids – ages 4 through 13 – I have 1 husband – and thankfully we are down to just… Continue reading House Maintenance
Dust if you Must!
Spring Cleaning vs Spring Planting I love spring! This morning a bird was chirping outside my window (though I do have to say that I didn’t enjoy it waking me up so early!), the sun is shining, the daffodils are blooming, and we enjoyed a gorgeous day in the 70’s yesterday! Today’s a bit colder,… Continue reading Dust if you Must!