The other day, someone said to me, “I can’t believe you homeschool and run a business!” They looked at me like I was crazy. And while some days it can be hard, most days it’s not that bad. As both a mom and a business owner, I understand how challenging it can be to manage […]

How to Keep Your Bathroom Clean When You’re Short on Time As a busy mom, I get it – finding time to clean the bathroom can feel like a never-ending task. That’s why I’ve found a system that works for me, keeping things fresh without spending hours cleaning every week. I clean my entire bathroom […]

As we dive into one of the busiest times of the year, whether you’re already in the thick of it or just gearing up, now is the perfect moment to focus on maintaining your home. That’s why I’m excited to kick off a new weekly blog series where I’ll share easy, practical tips for keeping […]

Last week marked the beginning of our homeschool year and my focus was all about creating a balance that would work for our family—especially as we’re still adjusting to Jimmy’s new job. I wanted this week to be a smooth transition for everyone, easing into our new routine without overwhelming ourselves.    Learning the ropes […]

Balancing the demands of mom life, homeschooling, family and work can feel like an endless juggling act, especially since moms wear so many hats. From managing work deadlines to making sure dinner is on the table, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. But with the right strategies, it’s possible to find balance between your professional responsibilities […]

We officially start our first full year of homeschooling tomorrow and I couldn’t be more excited! While we’ve been doing some activities over the summer, like Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech and Vision Therapy for Isabella and JJ, this marks the beginning of a new chapter for us. Isabella has spent time working on her reading, […]

I need to start by apologizing. I often talk about routines, habits and ways to make life easier because I truly believe in their power. But I worry that I might be giving the impression that our life is perfect—and that’s far from the truth. We don’t live in a picture-perfect home, and I definitely […]

I’m often asked, “How do you get your kids to do chores?” It brings back memories of being a kid, where chores were a regular part of life. I learned so many valuable lessons from them—responsibility, accountability and the understanding that nothing is simply handed to you. Despite having chores, I still had plenty of […]

I always say God has a funny way of working. Over a week ago I posted a blog about changes. How change can be good and hard, because Jimmy and I have gone through a lot of change in the last 11 months.    What I didn’t know was later that day after I posted […]

Let’s talk about decluttering…   Do you think decluttering is all about getting rid of stuff and or becoming a minimalist? If you say yes, that is okay. I thought that too. Until I learned differently. Decluttering is so much more than getting rid of stuff. It isn’t about becoming a minimalist. It is about […]

Let’s talk about how kids are so different.    If you remember I said kids are like waffles and spaghetti. All kids are different, which I know you know. Isabella is the opposite of JJ. She is like a plate of spaghetti opposite of JJ being a waffle. He thrives on structure, but then needs […]

We are a couple weeks into a New Year. What are some things you are set out to do differently this year? I am gonna share with you what I am doing differently and why over the next few weeks. Some of the things I actually started doing in the last few months of 2023. […]