Do you love to listen to new music? Are you sick of hearing the same thing on the radio again and again? Do you want to try out new music on iTunes, but don’t want to spend money on it?   Music can have an amazing impact on your emotions and energy levels. When I was a teacher, I used music to help calm my students on a very exciting … [Read more...]

Are you looking for books that will entertain and hold the attention of 3-year-old boys? Now that my twin boys are almost four, I’ve been going through their book collection, and remembering some of their favorites throughout the year.   These books stood the test of time, and my boys still enjoy reading them. Most of them are … [Read more...]

  Do you feel like there’s never enough time in the day to get things done? Are you scrambling from one task to the next, but never feeling like you’ve accomplished much? Perhaps you’ve heard the story about the philosophy professor that demonstrated the importance of filling our “time jars” with “big rocks.” He stood in front of his … [Read more...]

Do you spend a lot of time doing mundane, boring tasks? As a mom, I am amazed at how much of my day is spent cleaning, doing laundry, and picking up stuff. One way I’ve made these boring tasks go more quickly is to listen to podcasts while I work.   Podcasts are free, and you can usually listen to them on your phone or computer. … [Read more...]

Do you know how to reach your local police for a non emergency? How about the poison control center? Who would you have a babysitter call if they needed immediate help when taking care of your children? I always thought I could just look up the number for the police if I needed to contact them. In fact, I even programmed the numbers for our … [Read more...]

Do you love to find a great deal? Is it tough for you to pass up a wonderful bargain when you find it? I’m a sucker for a great sale, and I love the thrill of saving moneyon my purchases. The problem is, finding a great deal can actually make me spend money on things that I normally wouldn’t buy. Not wanting to miss an opportunity to save, I buy … [Read more...]

Would you like to simplify your life? Not sure where to start? I decided to start simplifying my life almost ten years ago, and I’m still working at it. Paring down, simplifying, and being more mindful of my spending and habits has had an amazing impact on my life.   I got started by reading some great books about simplifying. Many … [Read more...]

Are you wondering if staying at the Shades of Green resort is right for your family?Depending on the time of year you plan to travel, staying at Shades of Green could be a great option.   Shades of Green is a resort for active duty military, reservists, and veterans on the Disney World property. We recently returned from a trip to … [Read more...]

February is all about love. (Until February 15th rolls around, and then it’s all about being cold). There’s a lot of focus on Valentine’s Day and romance, which is wonderful. But this February, it might be nice to also focus on ways you can love your life more.   Taking the time to make little changes here and there to make your … [Read more...]