DISCOVER THE DECLUTTERING QUEEN

What is a ploffice? A ploffice is a room many people have in their homes…. it is a space that functions as both a play room and an office.  And really it is ...

I read a lot of minimalist blogs and articles… A LOT!  And around Christmas time they all jump on the “give an experience” bandwagon. Now, don’t get me wrong...

Are you tired of reading posts about saving money for Christmas and the first thing they suggest is calling your cable company?  Me too!  Yes, you could call...

Our family LOVES games…. board games, card games, puzzles.  They are all happily loved and used in our home.  And we may even have more than I would care to ...

Back in 2009, I had my first baby… a boy we named Lucas Lyle.  I fondly remember the time as one of peace, contentment and happiness even though we had very ...

After 14 years of marriage, my husband Kevin and I have noticed something: Our perspectives on many, many parts of life are eerily similar. Wedding planning w...

I think most parents would agree that we kind of bumble through parenthood doing the best we can.  Yes, we want our kids to be happy and successful and overa...

So what’s the state of your playroom?  Is it a somewhat organized mess or a tornado that makes you feel slightly light-headed anytime you walk in the room? M...

Raising kids is not easy… and it’s not cheap.  It seems like there is always something I need to get or replace or repair for my three little ones.  But I HA...

Links in this post may be affiliate links. Click here to learn more. One thing I have realized as I’ve aged is that there are about a million and one ways to...

Being a SAHM is a unique job to say the least.  I wish I could say I have always wanted to be a SAHM but that wouldn’t be the truth. I was pushed into the jo...

My mom and I aren’t necessarily two peas in a pod.  Although we love each other dearly and I consider her one of my closest friends, we have lots of differin...

Wow!  The holidays took my life, put it into a snow globe, shook it real good, and then I watched as all the million pieces of my life spun around and around...

Hatchimals!  You can’t look on Facebook or turn on the news or talk with a friend without the topic of Hatchimals coming up.  They are THE toy craze for the ...

The minimalist in me loves three things: simple craft projects, simple toys and simple Christmas decorations. This DIY felt Christmas tree is all of those th...

Ever have those times when you feel like a mean mom?  When your child asks you for something with their sweet puppy dog eyes and you give them a flat “No”?  ...

Thirty minutes. That’s what I set the timer for. I get out the toys. I sit on the floor. I get ready for fun.  There are 48 of these half-hour sessions in an...

Do any of your kids share a room? In the new era of 3,000 sq. ft. homes and smaller families, the need for cohabitation is becoming less and less….. but not ...

Toys, socks, crayons, stickers, sippy cups, sweatshirts, backpacks.  The list goes on and on of the many things children can leave “littered” around the home...

Think you don’t have time to exercise?  Well, you might not have a full 60 minutes to dedicate to fitness each and every day but I bet you have five minutes....