With all the hype everywhere about “Back to School” and getting organized, I sometimes get a little annoyed. There are so many lists and ideas and ways to stay organized (just do a search at www.pinterest.com ), but I don’t have the time for all that effort. If you haven’t noticed yet, this blog is about how to simplify the things you ... Read More »
Every summer I end up with those pesky fruit flies in my kitchen. It usually happens because I’ve been too lazy putting the composting out, or letting some fruit rot on the counter. Either way, my kitchen ends up full of these little guys, and I find myself searching for fruit fly solutions. I went to our helpful Facebook community asking ... Read More »
Over the years as a semi-stay-at-home mom, I’ve looked into various ways to make money online. I answered surveys for a while, and made about $50, but I found that I spent much more time than it was worth. The only real way that we’ve been able to make any money without much of an effort is Swagbucks. Swagbucks are ... Read More »
I’ve always been meaning to get our kids on a job system, but never got around to it. It seemed like too much work. Charts, rewards, magnetic boards, etc. But a few weekends ago, while I was at a get-together with my university friends, I was inspired by my friend Christine’s simple chore chart. One job for each child to ... Read More »
With the start of the World Cup soccer in Brazil, many people’s minds are on soccer. Since Canada is not (and will likely never be) a contending force in soccer, I get to cheer for the Netherlands, where both my parents were born. Hup, Holland, hup! In that light, I’m going to pass on a few more Soccer Mom Tips that ... Read More »
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