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Letting Your House Go

Are you a busy mom? I know…that’s an oxymoron. What mom isn’t busy? Just thinking about this upcoming week has my head spinning. A full workload, preparing paperwork and other documents for my son’s leave for basic training, finishing touches on a creative writing class I will be teaching for a week, professional pictures being taken, a going away party for my son, appointment with the recruiter and well, you get the picture. Although the details are probably different, I would guess you have a lengthy list as well. So when we have days, weeks or even months where it … Continue reading →

The Importance of Lists

People who make lists are often the butt of a few jokes. They can be seen as uptight and over organized. When it comes to taking care of a home, though, list making can be an important tool in keeping track of everything and even giving you the motivation to get more done in a day. Different Types of Lists There are a number of different types of lists that can help you keep your home and your life organized. There are inventory lists, grocery lists, to do lists, accomplishment lists, dream lists, activity lists, information lists and more. Different … Continue reading →

Taking Advantage of a Springlike Day

It has been unseasonably warm here lately. Today I think the high was 56, it’s February in Utah but please don’t tell old man winter, I’m ok with him skipping us this year. It was so warm today that I got a bit of a spring cleaning bug. Now I know this won’t last but I do want to enjoy it while I can. There are several things that I can do when the weather is nice that just makes my home seem that much cleaner. It is nice to have these little things done when it gets cold again, … Continue reading →

Furnishing Your Home So It’s Practical and Pleasant

One of the more enjoyable aspects of keeping a home (at least for me) is furnishing it. However I have learned over the years to distinguish between my “wants” and what is practical, yet pleasant. Let’s face it; there are some furnishings that just won’t work. For instance, glass tabletops and toddlers. Or white furniture and children. Or an expensive (even if you can afford it) dining room set with a teething puppy. When shopping for furniture, its best to think practical. This is why most of our furniture is either used or not very expensive. We have three children … Continue reading →

Taking Care of Your Car

Where would we be without our cars? When I was first separated from my ex husband I didn’t have a car. Hailey and I walked to the grocery store and loaded up a little rolling cart with groceries and headed back. That worked great until the wheel came off halfway home on one trip. Now only did we have to carry all the groceries but the cart too! I was very grateful when I finally got a car, it was used, the air conditioning didn’t work, you had to take the fuse out to make the windshield wipers stop working … Continue reading →

The Importance of Taking Care of Your Home

In my last blog I asked if you were overscheduled. This is important to know because it can affect so many areas of your life, including the keeping of your home. If you have determined that indeed you are overscheduled, then its time to learn what you can do about it. I think the first thing is to really grasp the importance of maintaining a clean, orderly home. Too many people think it’s the last thing you should be concerned with. In fact, I have heard some try to sound like the best mom in the world by making comments … Continue reading →

The Importance of Setting and Maintaining Boundaries

With all of the technological innovations that have come into common use in recent years, it’s easier than ever to run a business from home. While technology is an essential part of any home based business, the 24/7 instant access that it provides may leave you feeling like you can never completely “unplug” from your business. The question is, what effect does being on-demand, all the time have on your business and personal life, and how can you balance being available for your business with being available for your family, yourself, and your life. An unfortunate consequence of the instant … Continue reading →

The Importance of “Daddy Time”

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For the first few months of my son’s life, my husband had a hard time taking care of him. My son would cry a lot whenever my husband would hold him. More than likely it was because I was the one who took care of him 20 hours out of the day. Being the sole caregiver began to take it’s tole on me and our household. I didn’t have time to do anything until after my son’s bedtime. You can only cut into your sleep so much before things start to fall apart. We finally made a decision that my … Continue reading →

Home Month in Review: November 2008

Is your home ready for the holidays and winter? Now that November is over, it is time to gear up for the December ahead. Take a look at last months articles and see if there is anything you missed! November 1st Home Blog Month in Review: October As I sit here looking out my window at the backyard, the birds are hovering in the pine tree against a strong wind and steady rain. The temperature is chilly today, and the calendar reminds me that we have left October behind. November 2nd Fall and Holiday Decorating with Nature 2 Isn’t it … Continue reading →

Will You Be Taking Your Kids to the Polls on Election Day?

The stodgy suit wearing, watch checking, business exec who plans to vote on his lunch break might prefer you leave your squirmy little ones at home on November 4th, but countless voter advocacy groups are hoping parents across the nation will bring their children with them to the polls on Election Day. Several groups are going out of their way to make it easy for parents with children to get out and vote by providing free transportation to polling places and kid-friendly distractions inside. Because of the massive attention given to this year’s election, parents are being warned that parking … Continue reading →