As you know, I have been knee deep in re-decorating our new home. It is an interesting type of decorating. We know that this will be more of a transitional home, and we will only be here for a few years and then we will be moving on. The walls are concrete (I think) and painted a ... Read More
Bathroom Organizing Basics
So I've talked about organizing bathrooms a time or two. I've shown you my old Master Bath, my old Kids Bath, and I have given you snippets of my new five bathrooms in my new home, along with my "My Top Ten Tips". You guys probably think I really like spending time in my bathroom....that is so ... Read More
Planning for a Fit YOU!
I was so honored to get to write a Guest Post for Organizing Junkie recently. Laura, is such a great example of organization! I love her slogan - clutter and chaos free...most of the time. I can soooo related to that. When I was over at her fab site I was sharing about the ... Read More
Friday Fab Faves – Nathan Water Bottles
Today's FAB FAVES are a combo of a FAVE product and FAB system! source The System - Organization I feel sometimes that my kids are always going for a new cup to get another drink of water or milk. Over the years I haven't really done much about the excess number of cups being ... Read More
Praying for your Spouse
When we moved to Portugal this year, I joined our Womens Bible Study at church. I jumped in when they were going to start reading a new book called "The Power of a Praying Wife."* I actually read this book many years ago, but reading it again now feels like part of God's perfect timing. I have ... Read More
Weekly Lunch Menu for Kids
Like you didn't see this one coming. :) I've always got menu planning on the brain, why? Because apparently everyone in my house likes to eat several times a day. When we recently had our little family meeting and came up with a Breakfast schedule, I got to thinking, why stop there? I decided ... Read More
DIY Fabric Bulletin Board
How many of you know how to sew out there? I'm curious...leave me a comment and let me know!I am in busy bee mode around here. The deadline (that I have inflicted on myself) is approaching to get all of the sewing projects done around here!I am taking the one room at a time approach. So ... Read More
How to Organize the Entryway
Welcome to my Entryway a.k.a the "dumping zone" or the "landing strip." I mean my house can look so pristine {this might be a loose exaggeration} and then once the kids arrive it is like a tornado has passed through and done some significant damage. I love it, because I ... Read More
How to Say Yes or No
I keep being reminded of the importance of slowing down. Taking more time to make decisions. When I am approached with requests, I have learned to buy myself some more time, rather than answering on the spot. This is something that with my personality (or Shape Style) I really need to ... Read More
Weekly Breakfast Menu for Kids
Last week I had lunch with a friend. We have this little weekly tradition where we meet at the mall. We have lunch at our favorite salad place, we catch up, and then we get our shop on. It is really fun and something I look forward to each week. We each have three kids that are ... Read More