5 Tips for Hassle-Free Laundry (Especially for a Big Family)
There are a few things we can always count on in life beyond death and taxes…like laundry. Today we’ll tackle that continuously growing stack of…
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A Simple Phrase to Help You and Your Children Overcome Challenges (Move from Grumpy to Grateful)
I was wallowing in self-pity over the minor sewage flooding in our basement. “The landlord could have prevented it,” I pouted. I stared at the…
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15 Really Good Reasons You Should Laugh With Your Child Today
Have you laughed with your child today? We have all heard that laughter is the best medicine. However, do you know what else it can…
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A Simple Apple Activity to Decrease Arguing and Increase Sibling Love
I am a big proponent of replacing bad habits with good. Therefore, while you’ll definitely hear me pleading, “Please stop arguing!” I am simultaneously trying…
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The 5 E’s of Teaching Kids to Work
This post was in the works when I received an email from a dear cousin who had just returned from a service trip to Guatemala….
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What Your Family Really Needs from You
I thought I was doing fine. Then my husband sat down for a little chat… We had moved to the island a few months previously….
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3 Life Lessons Learned from a Toddler in a Public Restroom
I was three months pregnant when I graduated from the University. My husband and I were excited about parenthood and as ready as two people…
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Organize Your Life Day 14: Organize Your Future
Sometimes when we are cleaning, organizing, and decluttering, we get really caught-up in our to-do lists. We forget why any of that is important. When…
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Organize Your Life Day 13: Bedrooms
Keeping the bedrooms clean used to be a real battle, but something amazing has happened at our house. The boys’ bedroom has stayed clean for…
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Organize Your Life Day 12: Toys
I am sure there are many parents out there who love stepping on Legos in the night or getting out a game only to realize…
