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...]

How much decluttering can you do in a small amount of time? If you’re focused about it, it might be more than you think!   Here’s some before and after shots of my desk cabinet decluttering. I worked on it for 25 uninterrupted minutes (while listening to the podcast, “Serial”). How Much Can You Declutter in 25 … [Read more...]

Are you looking for creative ways to pay down your student loan debt? I’ve been focusing on paying off my dreaded student loan this year, and I’ve been trying to put as much extra cash towards the debt as possible.   Over the holidays, I kind of let my student loan debt repayment go on autopilot. We spent a lot of time traveling with … [Read more...]

My son is a huge Superman fan, but there just aren’t a lot of Superman coloring activities out there. After making a train do-a-dot page for one of my sons, I had to make this one for my little superhero.   I made this one on PicMonkey. They have all kinds of cool superhero patterns and comic book fonts.  You can use this … [Read more...]

Do you feel like you’re always running errands, taking care of household business, and spending time on things that should just be easier? By automating parts of your life, you can create more time to do the things you’re really interested in doing.   Some of the suggestions below are truly automated tasks, which means you won’t have … [Read more...]

Are you feeling like you’re at the end of your rope? Exhausted? Sick? Frazzled? It’s not always possible to just drop everything and rest until you feel better. Work needs to be done. Deadlines need to be met. Children need to be fed and loved. When you’re feeling out-of-sorts, it’s difficult to tend to the things you want to do. We all have our … [Read more...]

Ready to do a quick declutter of your house? Here are ten things you can do to cut clutter.   10 Things You Can Do To Cut Clutter In Your Home Do a 27-Fling Boogie. This is a Fly Lady trick. Go through your house with a garbage bag and find 27 things to throw away. It doesn’t matter how big or small the items are. Sometimes my … [Read more...]

If you’re new to trying to save money, it can be a big hassle. A huge pain. A downer. Here are some easy habits you can start that will help you save a little bit of cash that won’t cramp your style:   Habits That Will Save You Money 1.Don’t order soda at restaurants. This will help you cut calories, and it will save you money too. … [Read more...]