list of reasons to love the 5-minute mom’s club

5 minute moms club

Stephanie Vozza is the founder of a terrific website, chock-full of all things organizing, The Organized Parent.  And now she has written a fabulous book called The 5 Minute Mom’s Club.  Ever since I got my hands on a copy, I have been… Read More

list of benefits for cooking a whole chicken

chicken

A few years ago, I made the transition from buying chicken breasts only to buying the whole chicken instead.  I think I was daunted by the idea of cutting it up and disposing of the carcass.  Then I read a magazine article that… Read More

list of steps to inventorying charitable donations

charitable donations

As a family grows, so does their stuff.  Sometimes, it takes a concentrated effort to gather up the stuff that is unused or unloved and get rid of it.  There are several ways to unload these items, once collected:  dump (don’t forget to… Read More

list of steps to budgeting for the holidays

The holiday season is a meaningful time.  It possesses elements of a spiritual nature that can be as tangible as the wrapping paper and the pumpkin pie.  When friends and family surround one, the month of December gives the power to believe in… Read More

list of steps to a successful weekly planning retreat

Planning Retreat

Once I read about Lindsey’s weekly planning retreat at her blog Passionate Homemaking, I was inspired.  Moms never feel like they have enough time to review finances, plan meals, schedule to dos, or prepare for birthdays and holidays plus do or delegate all… Read More