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Could Your Clutter Be Putting You at Risk?

Don’t let your clutter control your life or your finances. Taking some time to de-clutter your home can not only be more freeing, but it could possible reduce your risk of going into debt. Here is why. Clutter Can Be Overwhelming When clutter gets out of control, you can quickly become overwhelmed. Being overwhelmed means that you will have less focus and energy to live your life. Studies have shown that too much clutter may even contribute to depression. With less focus and energy for work and life, plus possible “retail therapy” to lift the spirits, debt could quickly get … Continue reading →

Can Everybody be Happy All at Once?

I have often pondered if it is possible to really keep a family with more than one child (or even more than one person for that matter) happy all around? Is it really possible for three children, for example, to all have great days and be happy at the same time? Does it go against the law of nature? Are we only allotted so much in terms of the happiness capacity for a household for any one 24-hour period and if one person uses it all up, the rest have to go without? Is there anything I can do as … Continue reading →

Family Game Night: You’ve Been Sentenced

I am very excited to bring to you this wonderful game! As a homeschooling mom, a lover of grammar and words, and an all around crazy gal, I have to say this game is now one of my favorites! It’s challenging, hilarious, and almost too much fun! I have to tell you that finding a family game that everyone loves and keeps your brain working is hard to find. This game encourages a healthy dose of brain training along with pure family fun. Let’s get to the basics. The game is designed for ages 8 and up. You will need … Continue reading →

More Quotes to Inspire You

Need inspiration? Feeling down and depressed, or worried about the future? Has the world monetary crisis finally gotten to you and the constant talk of doom and gloom dampened your spirits? We are more than our thoughts yet having positive thoughts and a positive attitude can make the difference between happy days and sad, and ultimately a life well lived versus a life wasted in recriminations. So, here are some more thought-provoking and positive sayings for you from those who have been through dark times and survived regardless. The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta … Continue reading →

Everyone Needs a Place to Stash Their Treasures

I am going to go out on a limb here and say that some secrets are necessary and healthy. In a busy family–especially one with several members and multiple siblings–it can seem as though everything is an open book and privacy and holding on to some “personal stuff” can seem impossible. I think that every child needs a safe and secret place to stash his or her mementos, treasures, papers, and diaries–out of the prying eyes of other family members… My kids are so close together in age that just about everything ended up as joint property–clothes, shoes, toys, books–you … Continue reading →

Empty Bucket Syndrome: Six Ways to Get Replenished

My mother used to say, “You can’t give from an empty bucket.” I’m not exactly sure that’s true. I understand the principle behind the statement, but I belive that parents have the ability to somehow keep giving even after their “bucket” is woefully dry. It’s amazing how parents–and mothers especially–seem to always find the strength to keep going and giving, putting themselves last. Of course, you’re not going to be able to meet your child’s special needs if you’re physically, mentally, and emotionally bankrupt. So if you’re operating with “empty bucket syndrome,” I hope you’ll reevaluate. It’s time to start … Continue reading →