The “Nothing” I Did This Weekend

The “Nothing” I Did This Weekend

See my Update on Children’s Place Monster Clearance Sale. Now save even more. At church today, someone asked me what I did this weekend and I replied, “Nothing. It was wonderful.” Then I started thinking about what my “nothing” looked...
Confession Time: Is Your Christmas Decor Still Up?

Confession Time: Is Your Christmas Decor Still Up?

Over the past few snow days, different teen guys have been in and out of the house. When not just one, but two friends asked my sons privately why their mom still had her Christmas stuff up, I started feeling a bit self conscious. I know many of my perfectly wonderful...
No More “Another Days” (31 Days to More with Less)

No More “Another Days” (31 Days to More with Less)

Just days after I reorganized my school room, my glass book shelf broke.  (I know…glass shelves, heavy books…not practical.) I quickly started unloading the books onto the floor, surrounding chairs, and the dining/ school room table. Some how a day passed,...
How to Clean Stainless Steel Appliances

How to Clean Stainless Steel Appliances

When I first announced that I was getting stainless steel appliances, I had a lot of people thrilled for me because they knew what a beautiful addition to my kitchen they would be, but warned me about the hassle that comes with five children and fingerprints on the...
Frigidaire, Food, and Family Manager

Frigidaire, Food, and Family Manager

As I read one astonishing email right before Thanksgiving, I literally started screeching. My kids came running. My husband wondered if I was alright, and I could barely catch my breath. Well, my breath is back, and I am ready to exhale while I “test...