I love the fresh start of a new year. I love the chance to dream big and imagine what the year will hold. As our Christmas taught me, I am glad I don't know what the future holds and this makes me  more determined than ever to simply make the most of each day. Whatever it brings. I always have lots of little goals and projects each year. You know the type. I want to organize things and declutter rooms and cook healthier and walk more. These are things I will still work on throughout the year but I choose to focus on a couple big goals throughout the year.  I always try to focus on a … Read More...

One of the most challenging times of day can be the dinner time hour. What mom hasn't fretted over how she can get dinner on the table quickly? When everyone is hungry, things seem to unravel quickly - at least in our house! I have learned a couple of tricks that help me get dinner on the table quickly for my family. Some may seem obvious but if they help another mom who is struggling with the dinner time hour, then it is worth it. Besides, sometimes stating the obvious helps us all look at the routine through a different lens! When it all comes down to it, a lot comes down to simple … Read More...