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How to Deal With “Busy”

I’ve heard it said that if you need to get something done, ask a busy person to do it for you. They’re busy because they know how to get things done. Well, I’m usually busy, but that doesn’t mean that I’m always on top of things. Often times, I struggle with the things I need…

Mom…I’m Bored! Summer With Kids

As much as I try to keep my kids active and involved during the summer, there’s always down time. And that means bored and whiny kids. “I want a friend over.” “Can we go there?” “Will you buy this?” “I’m bored.” Parents, you can all relate to these questions and comments we field from our kids all…summer…long. In…

Summer Vacation Plans

I love summertime. The kids are home from school and we’re able to get together and reconnect with some of our extended family. Plus, the kids get to explore the great outdoors and have a chance to really dive into some of their passions (like… soccer!). Family Trip This year, we’ll again head out for our…

My Kids Inspire Me

Of course we all love our children. And, I am sure each of us has moments when we say, “what did I do to deserve this?” too. I seem to recall my mother saying “just wait until you have kids of your own…”. Well, I do have kids of my own now. Four of them…

4 Ways to Cope With The Unexpected

Working for yourself can be so liberating; you make your own hours, you choose who you work with – there are so many upsides! But, like everything, there are trade-offs. When you are a one-woman show, there is no understudy to step in when you have an unexpected need to take time off. Sometimes you…

Heavy Equipment, Dust & Noise – Signs of Big Things to Come

It started last week, and now that it is here I’m still feeling nervous & a little scared. Six years ago when we first looked at our house, we knew it would be a great place to raise our family and had the potential to be the house we always dreamed of. It is one…

Life OVERLOAD (aka: operating in CHAOS)

Many of us have so many roles in life. We are moms, wives, friends, cooks, drivers, homework masters, some of us are also web designers, social media masters, party planners, small business owners, employees, etc. Life is constantly throwing things our way and many of us are just fighting to keep our heads above water. …