Now that Christmas is over, the inevitable question lingers - what to do with all those new toys? Never fear, our in-house professional organizer, Annie, has us covered with some pro tips and she's here today to help us launch our best year yet.Here are her pearls of wisdom... If you feel you're in an ever-losing battle with your children's games and toys, take comfort in the fact that you're not alone. I've encountered few families who've had difficulty navigating the toy jungle.Before … [Read more...]
DIY Personalized Alphabet Book
It's so hard to believe I first shared the personalized alphabet book I made for my son 7 years ago. It's been an extremely popular post ever since so I thought it was time to bring it out of the vault. And with all the options out there for creating photo books now, it couldn't be easier to do! But it can still be surprisingly hard to think of something that's salient to your child for each letter - I'm hoping sharing my picks might help.Please enjoy and let me know if you … [Read more...]
30 Meal Ideas for a 1-year-old
Every once in a while my team and I put together a resource that I am especially proud of- this simple round up is definitely one of those times.As straight-forward sounding as this list is, Kaley has really done an incredible job of rounding up 30 recipes that are as healthy as they are varied and (most-importantly) uber kid-friendly.Reading through Kaley's list I got so excited to try each and every one, and not only for my 1 1/2 year old, but for my 5-year-old and 7-year-old too!I think … [Read more...]
Keep Kids’ Art Organized All Year with DIY Artist’s Portfolios
Are you struggling with what to do with all that art and school work coming through the door when the kids come home from school? Never fear - today Julee's with us sharing a simple DIY project we think you're going to love. We create - and save - quite a bit of art at our house. With school just starting, the volume of paintings, drawings, and other crafts is only going to increase.My current storage solution for keeping my children's creations is to pile them on my desk until it becomes … [Read more...]
Kids’ Responsibility & Money Management Printables Pack
Happy September guys! It's the first week of school for my kids and that means I've got our morning and afternoon routines on the brain.If you're in the same boat, I've got a great deal for you today! For two weeks only I'm offering our readers... 30% off our Kids Responsibility & Money Management Kit Just use the code: BackToSchool What would you say if I told you that my 4 and 5 year old get up, get dressed, and even make breakfast on their own every morning - … [Read more...]
Parenting Hack: Do-able DIY Homework Stations to Set Up at Home
As summer draws to a close, our focus shifts from the beach to back to school; teachers, lessons, classrooms, and homework. With kids of all ages now trucking home extensive workloads, it's wise to establish a space inside the home that's a suitable study environment. Without an efficient place to do homework, kids can struggle to focus, can lack the motivation to attend to their work, and can be prone to household distractions They can also, in reaction to insufficient workspaces, develop … [Read more...]
How to Get Your Oven Sparkling Clean {Project Green Clean Your Entire House}
Our resident lover of all things green and non-toxic, Kaley, is here today with another installment of our new series: Project Green Clean Your ENTIRE House.Like Kaley, cleaning my oven is one of those things I avoid at all costs, but her method actually seems pretty easy and you can't argue with those results!Here's here step-by-step instructions... After a long winter of casseroles, roasted veggies, roasts, and other baked meals, our oven was looking pretty neglected.I like to … [Read more...]
DIY Jewelry Organization Board
I'm gonna go on record right now and say this is one of my very favorite Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life projects ever!So cool, so easy, and so perfect for storing your #5RingsToStopYelling. Here's Julee with the full how-to... Now that my daughter is six-going-on-sixteen, the number of necklaces, bracelets, rings, hair clips and other accessories in our home seems to be multiplying by the hour.Our school day morning routine is hectic enough without the added task of tracking down a … [Read more...]
Good Idea: Start a Family Spring Cleaning Tradition
Spring is in the air! Or at least right around the corner for most of us. With the arrival of warmer temperatures, blooming foliage, and Little League Baseball, your house might still be crowded with the remnants of winter.Are there still cardboard boxes from Christmas in the garage? Are the blinds heavy with dust after months of the windows being closed? Have the kids’ toys begun to take over the house?It’s time to kick spring cleaning into gear.Sure, Mom and Dad may be motivated … [Read more...]