Struggling with getting your kids to help out around the house? Check out these tips for making chore time a little less dreadful.
How to Get Your Child to do Chores
Spring Cleaning for Your Home (Free Printables)
I tried to leave this as open and customizable as possible. Not everyone has closets or night stands. Or bathrooms for the kids. So, if there's a room you don't need, then just pass over it. If there's something you don't think is needed, then don't sweat it. Do what works for you and your family.
Works For Me Wednesday: Emergency Holiday Cleaning
Did you look at the calendar? Do you see what tomorrow is? It's Thursday. Thanksgiving. And your house is going to be invaded by friends, family, and people who like to point out that your corgi sheds enough to make tumbleweeds from her fur. You've been so focused on what you're going to cook, you forgot to clean. Probably doesn't help that you've also been working, and driving your kids everywhere, and doing everything else. You need a plan. I'm here to help.
The Miracle of The Laundry
Every Sunday something supernatural occurs in my house. It’s an odd phenomenon that everyone sees but doesn’t speak about. Every Sunday morning, all the closets are empty. All the dresser drawers are as bare as Old Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard. Even the bathroom closet that holds the towels was empty save for the toilet paper and... Continue Reading →
Sacrificing Mom
There is so much that I wish for. It’s hard admitting that because as humans, moms in particular, are trained to believe wanting things is greedy and selfish. We’re taught to take care of everyone else before us. I’ve even seen infographics on Facebook that put women/wives/moms last in a hierarchy. God then husband then... Continue Reading →
Confessions of a Train Wreck Mom: Leisure Time and Criticism
Lord, help me. I just got done watching an episode of Dr. Phil. Don’t judge me. It’s an addiction I’m OK having. It’s not like I’m doing meth or selling pregnancy tests online. OK? Anyway. Dr. Phil had some rocket surgeon on as a guest. This high IQ having individual did a study and concluded... Continue Reading →
The Glorious Train Wreck Mom 