by MaryJane | Jan 25, 2015 | Organizing
As the year advances, it’s time to think about organizing our house a little better. I’m starting in the kitchen, mainly because it’s the smallest room in the house—and the room where I spend most of my time. Since drawer space is at a premium at our house, I was...
by MaryJane | May 20, 2014 | Cleaning Tips, Clutter Busters, Life & Home, Organizing
Note: I first published this post in 2014. A job jar is a great way to teach lifeskill to your kids, whether or not you homeschool. Life hack 101! Today, I’m offering a special post for moms facing summer vacation with kids at home. You see, summer is quickly...
by MaryJane | Apr 23, 2014 | Menu Planning, Money Savers, Organizing
Occasionally, I give myself an end-of-the-month grocery shopping challenge. What can I cook for dinners through the end of the month using items I have on hand instead of buying all new groceries, and how much can I save in the process? This month, my own spending in...
by MaryJane | Apr 3, 2014 | Menu Planning, Organizing
Now that we’re (mostly!) settled in our new house, it’s time to start menu planning again, so here’s my April 2014 Monthly Menu Plan. If you look closely at my menu planning board, you’ll notice that it got a little banged up in the move, but it still works just...
by MaryJane | Jan 16, 2014 | Menu Planning, Organizing
Welcome back to menu planning! For those of you keeping track at home, the monthly menu plan for January 2014 looks a little different from those I’ve published in the past. Instead of sticking to my old, black refrigerator, my menu planning board has found a...
by MaryJane | May 1, 2013 | Menu Planning, Organizing
Happy first day of May! I hope you’re enjoying the warm spring weather as much as I am. There’s just something about the sunshine, green grass, and budding trees that brings new life to my soul. And now that some of our daily activities are coming to a close, I have...
