This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PilotPenBackToSchool #PowerToThePen #CollectiveBias Back to school season is here again. For a lot of us, as moms, that causes stress and dread, but it doesn't have to. It seems like a universal passage of motherhood...back to school season....and all the paperwork and fees ... Read More about The Best Organization Hack for Back to School Success
Your How to Guide for Painting Stairs
In my quest to make my home pretty and WAY more modern, it was time to tackle painting stairs. I'd put this project off for 2 years because it seemed like it was going to be a pain and I hadn't figured out what I wanted to do. To figure out my colors and exactly what I wanted to do, I headed over to Pinterest and did a bunch of visual research. Thank goodness for ... Read More about Your How to Guide for Painting Stairs
How to Print Planner Pages to Fit Your Planner
Who loves a great printable? I know I do, but I don't always want them printed as a full size printable. I like a smaller planner or notebook and need to print planner pages smaller. It took me a bit to figure out how to do this the best way, but I've figured it out, and I've got simple step by step directions for you. I've made tons of printables for you over the years, and I ... Read More about How to Print Planner Pages to Fit Your Planner
18 of the Best Back to School Organization Hacks
I say this every year, but it hard to believe that back to school season is almost here. I'm putting together some organization hacks and ideas to help make this back to school season a little easier. I always find back to school to be exciting and yet overwhelming. There are so many things that we, as moms, have to take care of this time of year. I want to get a little more organized ... Read More about 18 of the Best Back to School Organization Hacks
This is how to remove carpet from stairs
I'm on a quest to beautify my home. I'm also a single mom on a budget. Those two factors could mean that I leave my house as is and just deal, but that's not how I roll. There's always a way to make my home prettier with the time and money I have. About 2 years ago I started this DIY...yeah sometimes I take forever, oh well. In this part of the project, I learned how to remove the carpet from the ... Read More about This is how to remove carpet from stairs
Fun Northeast Family Road Trip – Week 2 – Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine
Last summer, my girls and I took our 4th road trip together. This road trip took us through the entire Northeast in 4 weeks. Our road trip through the Northeast means my daughters, and I have seen 42 of the 50 states together! In this post, I'm going to tell you all about our 2nd week on the road. In week 2 we spent time in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. You can read about week ... Read More about Fun Northeast Family Road Trip – Week 2 – Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine
How to Use a Mom To Do List to Get Stuff Done and Stress Less
Let's talk about how to get stuff done and keep up as a mom. It can feel like a daunting task a lot of days. I'm going to show you a system I've created that helps me get rid of the long list of crap I need to get done. AND it has helped me go from a mom that was a stressed out hot mess to someone who feels like I've actually got it together most days. It all starts with the mom to do ... Read More about How to Use a Mom To Do List to Get Stuff Done and Stress Less
How to Pack Road Trip Snacks and What You Really Need
Driving somewhere with the family? Be a smart mom and pack road trip snacks. Trust me, you'll be so glad when those cute little angels turn into hungry monsters. Not only that but packing snacks will save you money, too. I'm always a fan of saving money and at the same time saving myself from hangry kids....and saving the kids from a hangry mom. It's no fun to be on the road, and ... Read More about How to Pack Road Trip Snacks and What You Really Need
How to Make These Cute 4th of July Decorations
Have you been craving a little 'me' time or craft time? I know I have! Finding 'me' time seems to be impossible these days, but I work to find some craft time in and amongst #momlife. Today, I've got the cutest and easiest stars you can make for your 4th of July decorations. As you may remember, I've had fun making decorations in non-traditional colors for each holiday this last year. ... Read More about How to Make These Cute 4th of July Decorations
How to Refinish Furniture – DIY Chair Makeover
Who loves a good DIY? ?♀️ Who feels like mom life means they can't find time for that awesome DIY project they have in mind? ?♀️?♀️ I'm here to show you how to get it done by breaking things up into smaller bits so you can still have your DIY fun and be a mom. It's the best of both worlds! Today, I'm showing you the steps of how to refinish furniture. This DIY starts with a little ... Read More about How to Refinish Furniture – DIY Chair Makeover
