Lifestyle blogger – cruises, organizing, managing money, and parenting.
In our last post, we talked about customizing our kitchens for a new healthy lifestyle. The nice thing about these tips is that you aren’t going overboard. You are just making a few simple changes that will pay off in the long run. Today, we are going to look at the problem behavior of snacking. […] Read more…
**This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I’m going to share some simple tips on how to rearrange your kitchen to support your weight loss efforts. Obviously one of the main places we have control over is our own kitchen. It is one of the rare areas […] Read more…
I am starting a new series here. Part of it is to help you, but part of it is to help me too. I’ve always struggled with my weight and I’ve found a series of really brilliant little tricks to make weight loss much easier. One of the foundations behind these little tricks is […] Read more…
Clutter is one of the one of the biggest challenges in keeping your home looking nice. It can get out of control SO quickly and then you’re up to your neck in dishes, mail, shoes, newspapers, backpacks, etc. If you can just get this one very simple clutter habit under control, you would be […] Read more…
I LOVE quotes. Actually, saying that I love them really doesn’t do it justice. Maybe I’m even a little obsessed with quotes. Some of my favorite quotes have been an influence on my life for decades. The problem is remembering the lessons I’ve learned from them. I have a ton of great quotes I keep on […] Read more…
Pretty typical picture isn’t it? Not just for teen boys, but for everyone. Seems like all of us are spending major amounts of time staring at electronics of all types these days – not just phones, but iPads, computers, video games, and TV’s. It’s to the point where it is getting a little scary. I […] Read more…
If you are like most people, you live with other family members – spouses, kids, parents, or even adult kids who’ve moved back home. Housework is a major cause of stress and unhappiness in families. It’s the topic of many a fight and has even caused the breakup of many marriages. Therefore, it is worth […] Read more…
If you have a messy and disorganized house that is out-of-control, what are excuses do you use? Let’s face it, we are all masters of excuses, and there are a dozens of different excuses for not tackling your household problems. But for every excuse you come up with, someone else has had that same excuse […] Read more…
When you have a kid who has ADHD or is just plain disorganized, basic school stuff can be a real challenge. These are some tips to make it much easier for BOTH of you. It’s more of a Brain Problem than a Motivation Problem, (but it’s also a motivation problem) To me, the advantage of […] Read more…
We all love quick and easy tips to help us manage our lives in a much easier manner, right? Here are ten quick and easy household life hacks that will help you on a daily basis. One of my friends came up with a great idea this week. When you’re feeling low on motivation for […] Read more…
I think the hardest part of making any kind of lifestyle change is to motivate yourself to stick with it. You can be trying to lose weight, clean up your house, get out of debt, or be a better parent, motivation IS the key to success. I don’t pretend to be any kind of expert […] Read more…
One of the toughest parenting tasks is to get your kids to do their chores. Let’s face it; teens are so busy these days – schoolwork, sports practice, church groups, friends, plus the ever present cell phone – it is any wonder that chores are just not on their radar? A ten year old just […] Read more…
Part of my process is to rely on a lot of different cleaning books and sometimes videos. I get one or two ideas from each one and it’s just generally a big help to me in gaining inspiration for my organizing. Most of them are also really funny, which makes them an enjoyable read. Some […] Read more…
We are quickly heading into the time of year when everyone is desperate to shed their holiday pounds. This can translate into big bucks for the local gyms and fitness clubs. I looked it up. The figure is about $21 MILLION dollars a year spent on gym memberships just here in the US. Sadly […] Read more…
Credit card debt can be a significant drain on your budget. Even if you’ve gotten smart and put the cards away (or cut them up!), you still need to find a way to rid yourselves of those pesky balances. One trap that many debt-ridden consumers get into is just paying the minimum payments. Here’s why […] Read more…