We hear about a snowstorm coming and off we rush to the grocery store for our milk, bread, and eggs. But did we stop and think about what we really need to get in order to be prepared? One of the best things to buy and have on hand are batteries. When the power goes off, we run for a flashlight only to find out that they don't work. I know because when I checked mine the other day, out of … [Read more...]

We all want to coupon, make lovely crafts, and have a perfectly organized house. But can we accomplish all that all the time? We feel like we should be able to since all these blogging ladies can, right? A lot of you moms may have quite a few preschoolers and struggle just to get the laundry done and have a difficult time keeping your house presentable without doing all kinds of other things. … [Read more...]

I am always intrigued how folks like the new year so they can start over on their New Year's resolutions. I like New Year's resolutions too but I usually only make one and then try to keep it. I find if I have too many they just go by the wayside. So how are you doing with your New Year's resolutions? I read that 75 percent of people give up after one week. So if you are still keeping yours, … [Read more...]

Most of us enjoy the Christmas season but with it comes the stress of trying to get everything done perfectly and on time. How can we have more time to reach out and help others if we ourselves are stressed out? Rethink your traditions. If you always make fruitcake, chocolates, cookies, deserts, crafts, and cards maybe you could skip a few of them. Or plan to do just a few of them each week so … [Read more...]