get organized with 1Thrive It’s always a good time to get your family organized. We, as humans, thrive with habits, systems, and predictable processes. We do better …Read moreget organized with 1Thrive
how every family can start the school year off right Several years ago, I wrote about how to make the school year a smashing success, or. . . actually how to make the school year as successful as humanly …Read morehow every family can start the school year off right
room parent 101: 3 tricks to make the year rock (and free tools to stay organized!) So, you’re a room parent this year, huh? Whether you’ve been roped into it or whether you chose to take on this important role on your own …Read moreroom parent 101: 3 tricks to make the year rock (and free tools to stay organized!)
cool, interactive tool for teaching kids financial literacy Oh, friends. How I wish I were better about teaching my kids to budget, to stay on top of finances, and to save money. It’s not my thing. But it …Read morecool, interactive tool for teaching kids financial literacy
how to prepare your family for a weather emergency (especially in the dc metro area) Originally published on 10/28/12 but republishing because there’s a winter weather emergency declared in the DC Metro area …Read morehow to prepare your family for a weather emergency (especially in the dc metro area)
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 are sitting, stuck, …Read morebe a photo superstar: organize your photos now, for the year
our easy, homemade art book: keep artwork organized! This blog post was originally published on April 11, 2010, but we’re republishing it because it’s a great addition to our #livefocused …Read moreour easy, homemade art book: keep artwork organized!
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 moves into …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 can …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 excited about …Read morefree blank 2015 calendar: get organized STAT
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 because we …Read moreget your life organized: the plan sheet is quick, simple, and NOT going to freak you out
make a kid-friendly kitchen without a major renovation Growing up, I always remember my mom saying that she always wanted her four girls to be comfortable in the kitchen. She wanted us …Read moremake a kid-friendly kitchen without a major renovation
10 ways to create a literacy rich environment The following Rockstar Sunday guest post is written by Kate of An Everyday Story. Kate is a former teacher who now homeschools her two littles using …Read more10 ways to create a literacy rich environment
raising kids who can rock it in the kitchen: 5 tips for every family It’s a crazy busy time of the year, that I know. And for the last few weeks, I’ve had kids home sick just about every …Read moreraising kids who can rock it in the kitchen: 5 tips for every family
how to keep your family sane during a kitchen renovation It’s been pretty quiet on the blog for the last few weeks, but it’s been insanely busy on the home front. We’re …Read morehow to keep your family sane during a kitchen renovation
3 for real things you should do with your kids this summer Emails and magazines and pinterest and facebook and twitter and the newspaper are all chock full o’ great and crazy ideas for parents right now, …Read more3 for real things you should do with your kids this summer
how to move from little kid to big kid bedrooms (with tips from sabrina soto & target giveaway) For a while now we have talked about making the change from little kid bedrooms to big kid bedrooms, and we finally did it. With tips from Target …Read morehow to move from little kid to big kid bedrooms (with tips from sabrina soto & target giveaway)
teach kids the days of the week (a super-easy way!) Teaching kids the days of the week doesn’t need to be a huge event. Parents don’t need printables, charts, diagrams, or huge …Read moreteach kids the days of the week (a super-easy way!)
fab ideas for new year’s, organization and winter family fun Happy New Year, my friends! Let’s do what we can to get 2013 started in a fun, organized, and fresh way by checking out what the experts are …Read morefab ideas for new year’s, organization and winter family fun
welcome, shoplocket: easy selling of anything, anywhere This New For Us Friday, I’ve got a few things going on, and I’m betting that it will put a twinkle in the eye of many a crafty, creative …Read morewelcome, shoplocket: easy selling of anything, anywhere