Spring Desserts to Enjoy for Easter Easter desserts are some of my favorites.  I love the soft pastel colors of the candies, cakes, and cookies.  You can create so many cute spring desserts to enjoy and share at Easter.  Easter has so many options for fun desserts you can make.  Today, I have 15 Easter Desserts you can enjoy with your family. My kids love to bake. Many of these desserts are easy to make and would make a fun baking project with your kids. Easter Bunny Pineapple Smoothies by 3 Boys and a Dog Lemon Poppy Seed Cake by The Tinselbox Easter Bunny Cake by Life Be ..read more

Have you ever been traveling, and when you get to your destination, open your suitcases to find everything is tossed and mixed up, looking like it’s been through a blender? This is not my idea of a fun start to my vacation.  On the other hand, there is nothing like getting to your travel destination, opening your suitcase and bags, and finding everything neatly organized and ready to use. Do you have a system for organized travel?   In this post, I’ll share ideas to keep your travel organized (which means more fun and less stress) with Erin Condren travel organization bags and p ..read more

Notebooks are a timeless tool that you can utilize to organize your day, your home, your ideas, and your memories. For as long as I can remember, I have loved using notebooks. I would write detailed memories during my high school years of special times with friends. I’ve also used notebooks for journaling my feelings. I love writing down my thoughts and memories in my notebooks.  I also use notebooks for organizing ideas and project planning. This post will share ideas for choosing the right notebook, strategies for organizing your notebooks, bullet journals, to-do lists, and things you c ..read more

While February is the shortest month of the year, that doesn’t mean you can’t fill your days with fun February activities. February is the month of love. The activities and ideas below are great ways to spend a little extra time with your family and loved ones. Depending on where you live, February might be a colder month, and you might prefer to stay indoors. Or you might be adventurous and want to get out. Here are 28 things you can try for February fun. 28 Things To Do for February Fun Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special dinner or activity with your loved ones. Visit a winter-themed ..read more

Simple Life-Changing Habits What habits do you practice every day? Have you ever stopped to think about what impact these habits have on your life? What if making just a few simple changes in your daily habits could make a positive impact on your life?  Would you make those changes? I have a few simple habits I practice every day.  I always make my bed every day.  The bed has to be made. When my children were small, I would make their beds every day, too.  I also make sure the dishes are washed or loaded into the dishwasher every night after dinner.  I don’t like a cou ..read more

Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year.  A beautiful time of the year filled with traditions, celebrations and new memories.  It’s also a time of the year that causes stress.  But Christmas shopping and planning doesn’t have to cause stress, here are some tips on how to make a Christmas budget you can start now. You might be thinking Christmas is still months away. But life moves quickly and before you know it, Christmas will be here. The stress of Christmas can be avoided with a few simple plan ahead tips.  By preparing for Christmas early (or even y ..read more

Every year, at the end of November, Americans celebrate a day of thanks.  The first Thanksgiving was celebrated by the Pilgrims in 1621 after their first harvest in the New World.  In 1789, President George Washington issued a proclamation of thanks to God.  Finally, in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving would be celebrated on the last Thursday of November each year. Through the many years, we have developed Thanksgiving traditions.  These Thanksgiving traditions in America make our annual celebrations memorable times with family and friends. Since the b ..read more

Do you have a friend who loves Erin Condren products? What about you? You might think Erin Condren only has LifePlanners, but I think you will be surprised to see the huge Erin Condren collection of gifts, organizing products, and home decor items. This year, the Erin Condren Holiday Collection is focusing on gifts for planners, home organizing, family, and more. Here’s a preview of the new collection Erin Condren Holiday gift collection for 2023. Erin condren gift guide 14 Note: I would like to thank the Erin Condren team for providing me with the products in this post to review. All opinions ..read more

Preparing for Back to School can be a stressful time for both parents and children. Whether it’s your child’s first year of school or they are returning for another year, there are always new challenges to face and new routines to learn. But, with the proper preparation, you can make the transition back to school a smooth and successful one for you and your child. This article will share tips and strategies to prepare for back to school featuring the Erin Condren Back to School Collection. Note: This post includes affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at n ..read more

I look forward to summer break and the end of school. We need a break from rushing out the door every morning to get to school by 7:55 a.m., a break from the daily homework, tests, and quizzes that make me feel like I am reliving my own school years.  I frequently tell my kids, “I already passed 6th grade (or whatever grade they are in).” But with summer break, comes the long days and active kids that need something to do to fill their time. Today, I’ve got some fun summer activities for kids that busy moms will love. These ideas will help you stay calm and cool all summer. 5 Ideas for S ..read more