On My Soap Box

Oh - Don't We Wish!

This is an excerpt from my book, I'm Going to be the Greatest Mom Ever ... Even if it Kills Me Picture - Just for fun :-) On My Soap Box When I dream of mountains, I picture myself twirling around in a meadow on top of a high mountain in the middle of the Alps singing at the … [Read more...]

Laundry Solutions for a Large Family

Our laundry baskets

I know a lot of families struggle with how to get the mountains of laundry done in their house. We've done many different things through the years. Some have worked for a season, and some have been utter failures. Below are some of the things we have done. The Laundry Room: As a Realtor® I get … [Read more...]

Menu Planning Made Easy

Menu Planning Made Easy The question most often asked by family members is "What's for dinner?" What I discovered was that I rarely knew myself. Their question would force a rapid mind search for what was in the fridge, the pantry, and that I could cook quickly. I hated the stress! … [Read more...]

Shortcuts to Feeding Your Family in a Hurry

Are you the kind of mom who doesn't really want to spend hours in the kitchen every day? Do you find yourself desiring to pick up dinner most nights? I'm that kind of mom too. Think about what takes the most time when preparing dinner. Usually it is the meat you're having. Figure out how much … [Read more...]