Parenting is the epitome of organized chaos. Continually working toward structure, even if all that means is 3 square meals a day and two snacks. With only toddlers it is easy to get in the rhythm of spending the day in pajamas and cleaning 10 minutes before the hubby gets home. You lose yourself in…
I’m realizing as a go through each room in my home - how simple I like things. Even decorating for the holidays I want less. Because less is more. Things to bring joy and comfort for all who enter. Nothing more, nothing less. Half off flowers and a basket of fruit. I still have my…
With 4 kids I’m forever trying to keep up on housework and efficiency in all things. We recently moved into a duplex (a very nice one I might add... phew!) and my goal has been to be completely unpacked and every box sorted by the week of Thanksgiving. It has been exhausting but enjoyable, fine-tuning…
You know what I disagree with? These signs... My kids might be happy but I'm probably not. I don't need perfection but when my home is a mess, I start to feel like a mess! Good mom's can also have clean floors, clean kitchens, clean laundry, clean ovens and happy kids. You can have a…
When I watch a good romance or read a sweet story it reminds me of when I first met and dated my husband. I get nostalgic for what seems like such a long time ago. In the meeting/ dating world there is still the busyness of life but most free time is spent getting to know each other, BE…
My new mantra is: If I want to BE, I have to DO. So often I think, say, or ask myself (and others): What do I do? I want to be an artist. What do I do? I want to be a photographer. What do I do? I want to be a singer/ songwriter. What do I do? I…
My family has always celebrated St. Patrick's Day - I have fond memories of notes and treats left by our very own Leprechaun. I have carried on the tradition in my own home but this year was even more special because through AncestryDNA I found out I am 33% Irish! How fun is that? Our own…
If you've read my earlier posts you know I've slacked off in keeping you updated about my de-cluttering. I did stick with the process though and have been enjoying the "less is more" look and feel. One of my favorite improvements is my kitchen. I love neat little baskets and containers and had a nice miscellaneous collection…
With Jeffrey, my 2.5 year old, I tried doing the whole cloth diapering system. I hated it. Having to do anything with poopy diapers beyond tossing them in the trash was not my thing. Funny enough my husband REALLY wanted to stick with cloth - and yes he does change diapers! I had a couple nice…
As you get to know me you will learn I LOVE coffee and I LOVE books. What I don't love is buying books new, especially fiction because it's pretty much guaranteed I will never read them again... there are too many books in the world for me to re-read anything less than amazing. This means…
Live. Simple. Good. 