live focused: finding clarity in thoughts and actions Oh friends. . .February and March are always so glum for me. What about you? Do you find that you fall into the winter doldrums this …Read morelive focused: finding clarity in thoughts and actions
read across america day EVERY day of the year This post was originally published on March 1, 2013 but we’re republishing because it’s that …Read moreread across america day EVERY day of the year
best bunco game night snack ideas I lied when I said that the best thing about Bunco was that it was an easy game to play while catching up with …Read morebest bunco game night snack ideas
how to do a family fondue night: special occasion dinner Our family has longtime been a fan of the fondue night. It’s a tradition for us to make this dinner on New Year’s Day and …Read morehow to do a family fondue night: special occasion dinner
live focused: let’s talk about friendship I have been incredibly moved and overwhelmed at the response to our #livefocused challenge. Seriously. I have received dozens of private …Read morelive focused: let’s talk about friendship
be a photo superstar: organize your photos now, for the year For so many of us, photo organizing is an absolute nightmare. Hundreds and hundreds of family photos …Read morebe a photo superstar: organize your photos now, for the year
how to schedule power kid time into your every day I am not kidding with this. You guys, the days may seem slow, but once your kids hit elementary school, life totally …Read morehow to schedule power kid time into your every day
organizing play spaces: 4 steps to awesome and tips every parent needs Friends. I’m hoping that you’re still doing a rockstar job taking control your three things this month because, sweet mercy–you …Read moreorganizing play spaces: 4 steps to awesome and tips every parent needs
free blank 2015 calendar: get organized STAT Friends I am totally and completely overwhelmed and excited. The feedback you’ve shared makes me so weepy. You are …Read morefree blank 2015 calendar: get organized STAT
organize your family’s week: small step with big payoff I’ve often talked about our house having a ‘command station’ or central hub, where you could find almost …Read moreorganize your family’s week: small step with big payoff
get your life organized: the plan sheet is quick, simple, and NOT going to freak you out Here we go, friends. We’re ready to rock and roll and live focused in 2015. January is going to begin with some serious organization …Read moreget your life organized: the plan sheet is quick, simple, and NOT going to freak you out
live focused in 2015: give yourself a fresh start and live with intention Happy New Year, friends. As we move into the new year, I want you to know that I am so very thankful for each one of …Read morelive focused in 2015: give yourself a fresh start and live with intention
new year’s family plan: 100 good deeds I’ve long stopped creating New Year’s Resolutions because, well, they always seem to be broken. Instead, we, as a family, try to make …Read morenew year’s family plan: 100 good deeds
26 cool, new family traditions to start in the new year I’m all about family traditions. Not only does it make your life as a parent easier, but having traditions gives your kids something to hold …Read more26 cool, new family traditions to start in the new year
holiday traditions that make our family rock: what matters most One of my favorite parts of being a parent is establishing and celebrating traditions as a family. And …Read moreholiday traditions that make our family rock: what matters most
enjoy the holiday: gingerbread houses & giving back at Make Meaning Bethesda Row The holiday season is busy–busy. But it’s so important that we take time every so often to breathe. I …Read moreenjoy the holiday: gingerbread houses & giving back at Make Meaning Bethesda Row
tiny prints: holiday card weekend sale 40% off plus free shipping Did you know that this Sunday is the busiest holiday card shopping day of the …Read moretiny prints: holiday card weekend sale 40% off plus free shipping
monthly craft gift for kids: kiwi crate Often people ask me for cool gift ideas for holidays and birthdays, and though I often immediately share with them my …Read moremonthly craft gift for kids: kiwi crate
gifts for sunday school teachers or CCD teachers My kids have gone to SOR (School of Religion for our church and which we grew up calling CCD), for years now. Every single …Read moregifts for sunday school teachers or CCD teachers
family holiday cards: how to get the kids involved This year, ordering family holiday cards was totally different for us. This year, our family agreed on the photos. Each and every one. And this …Read morefamily holiday cards: how to get the kids involved