While the environment remains an important topic year round, Earth Day is a particularly good time to focus on your family’s role in creating a cleaner, greener world. First held in 1970, this holiday is now celebrated every April 22 in countries across the globe. Read on to learn how you can join the festivities!…
Have you ever heard these expressions when it comes to explaining a child’s weight problem?“My son will grow into his weight.” “Food is just how we show love in our family.”“There’s just more to love when you’re bigger.” However well-intentioned these sentiments are, weight problems in childhood should not be glossed over. Children who are…
A good mug of coffee or a nice cup of tea can start the day off right. I am usually too tired or rushed to spend 20 minutes getting the filters, coffee, cream and sugar, etc. together every morning. So, I recently decided to create a Coffee Station – and I LOVE it!!! It makes…
Dishes, Cups and Bowls: we use them over and over and over again every day. So, how you store them is important! Get cluttered cabinets under control by giving each items a “home”. Keep day-to-day items close by for easy access. Keep other items you use occasionally in upper or lower cabinets, and keep those…
Getting the kids to eat healthy is a constant battle. One of my favorite things to do is make a snack area – stocked with several healthy choices. This is their Go-To place after school and before bed. To make your own pick a container: • Basket or bin on the counter or table •…
If you love to cook you probably have an abundance of spices! These little canisters of goodness can cause quite a clutter in your cabinet. Plus, searching for the right one can take the fun out of creating a culinary masterpiece! Round all those spices up and start cooking! First, get ALL your spices together….
Is your office desk drawer disguised as a junk drawer? If the answer is yes, then it is time to declutter it!! No one has time to sort through a bunch or trash, receipts, pens, batteries, and other miscellaneous items just to find a paperclip! HOW TO DO IT: 1. Dump that drawer! Yes, dump…
A cluttered refrigerator and freezer can cost you: money in food wasted in time spent looking for things. In less than an hour you can have an organized frig and freezer! LET’S GET STARTED! 1. Take EVERYTHING out! 2. Wipe everything down – start clean! 3. Toss any food items that are outdated or spoiled….
I have learned a few things in life about life. I’ve learned that Life isn’t perfect! Another thing I’ve learned about life is that it doesn’t always go as planned. My wife and I planned to have 3 or 4 kids. Once we started trying to have a family, we went through many struggles just…
My mom and sister live in Cincinnati so we travel back and forth a lot from Dayton to visit and let my kids see their Grandma and Aunt. To keep my children occupied (ages 7 and 6) we make up games like “Create a Story” where one of us says a line and the next…
