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What’s in your purse?
by Sarah on Thursday, June 13th, 2013 | 17 comments
So a few months ago my husband, feeling chivalrous, lifted my purse from my shoulder and slung it over his for a few moments while I picked up and soothed our little guy who just happened to be mid-meltdown. He (my hubby) practically fell over. And that is no exaggeration. He gasped, “How much does this thing weigh?” ... [read more] -
A killer eat-your-veggies routine that really works
by Sarah on Wednesday, June 12th, 2013 | 2 comments
My kids are no different from any other kids. They prefer mac and cheese to quinoa, Teddy Grahams to apples, and lollipops to fruit. While my oldest will eat his veggies without too much fuss, my youngest has a supernatural ability to find even microscopically cut ones and quickly spit them out before he (gasp!) ingests something ... [read more] -
3 smart strategies for organizing a sane summer schedule for your kids
by Sarah on Monday, June 10th, 2013 | No Comments
Summer is a magical time for children. It’s a time for discovery; it’s when imaginations take flight and lasting friendships are formed. But for parents, the loosey-goosey schedules that come with this season can be fairly frustrating, especially for stay-at-home moms and their caregivers. With the structure of the school year gone, it’s easier than ... [read more] -
3 home maintenance tips to get you organized for the new season
by Sarah on Saturday, June 8th, 2013 | No Comments
Now that summer is officially on its way, it is time to ensure your home stays well maintained. While a top to bottom inspection is required every spring and fall to check for any damage and prepare for the upcoming months, it is important to think of this as a year-round necessity. While it ... [read more] -
Organize a breezy summer party in less than 30 minutes
by Sarah on Thursday, June 6th, 2013 | 2 comments
When was the last time you entertained or spent any meaningful time catching up with good friends over a leisurely dinner? If you answered either option “more than three months ago,” then it’s time to take advantage of summer’s more easygoing pace and organize a gathering of your own. While that may sound daunting, the truth ... [read more] -
Organize a summer boredom-buster with this bingo game
by Sarah on Sunday, June 2nd, 2013 | No Comments
Once school is out for my littlest on Friday, we are going to have a fair amount of time on our hands to fill. Mercifully he is still relatively easily entertained. But my oldest is reaching that age where the chorus, "mom I'm BORED!" is getting to be the norm. He's in school through the end ... [read more] -
Great idea: bucket list for summer photos
by Sarah on Sunday, June 2nd, 2013 | 1 comment
Summer is probably THE season where people accumulate the most photos. Or at least have good intentions of turning into a shutterbug. That last sentence describes me. I carry my camera with me everywhere, but I'm often so in the moment that I literally forget to snap off the lens cover and shoot away. Then I ... [read more]
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