If you have been here a while, you know my mother is my biggest fan, and a great supporter of all the crazy things I do. As I'm working on meeting the deadline for my book manuscript, she's sharing some posts here that will show you her approach to thoughtful and purposeful motherhood. As her daughter, I'm thankful that's her passion. I'm also …
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Decluttering the Junk Drawer – A Success Story
Nony here: Is it possible to declutter a space and keep it that way? My friend (and assistant) Linda is here to tell you 'yes!' and show you how she did it with her junk drawer. Dana has been a great encouragement to me, sharing in her honest and transparent way how it takes focus and habit-training and perseverance to …
The Wonder of 5 Minute Pick Ups – a Guest Post
This is a guest post from Angela at Setting My Intention. As I scrolled through the “before” pictures of my future decluttering projects on my phone, my oldest son was looking over my shoulder and asked, “What are you doing with all those photos Mom?” I told him that I was planning on decluttering our house this year and he replied, “Why? That’s …
How A Busy Mama Crafter Is Whipping the WIPs (in 5 Steps)
{Editor's Note: Today we have a guest post from Emily Chapelle at So D*mn Domestic. She has set up 6 different houses in 7 years of military moves so she knows a thing or two about having stuff, maintaining it and decluttering what you don't need... even if she is a crafter with the corresponding crafter's stash!} You know what WIPs …
An Incredibly Creative Way to Menu Plan
I'm taking a few days "off" this week to work on a book. A "real" one that will never get written if I don't make it a priority. I love this guest post from Sara of Weekend Shakeups showcasing her inCREDibly creative take on menu planning! (Haven't I mentioned before how people like us are creative??!!) “What do you want for dinner?” My …
Nony’s Home Then Vs. Now – A Guest Post from an Insider
Today, I'm sharing a guest post from a writer/actor/should-be-a-comedian friend from college. Just for a little background, I've mentioned him and his wife before here and here. Oh, and I'm adding in some Amazon affiliate links. Because I can. When Dana asked me (pleaded, really) to contribute a post for her site, A Slob Comes Clean, or …
Decluttering/Organizing the Kids’ Medicines (Guest Post)
I'm glad to share a decluttering guest post today from Kristi of . . . . IShouldBeMoppingTheFloor.com. Did you catch that? Her blog is called "I Should Be Mopping the Floor." I met Kristi at a blogging conference, and immediately knew we'd be friends just from that blog name. Organizing kids' medicines makes it easier when someone isn't …
The Lazy Way to Grocery Shop without a List and Still Get What You Need
I'm excited to share this guest post written by Tiffany of Eat at Home today. I'm also excited to begin using her new meal-planning service! I love how practical and realistic she is, and her recipes always look so good! Do you sometimes feel too lazy to make a meal plan and grocery list? Yep. Me too. Even if you don’t feel lazy, …
A Few Elf on the Shelf Ideas
I mentioned last week that my kids made their own Elf on the Shelf, which relieved some of the Mommy Guilt I felt when I saw pictures all over the internet of the cool things other mamas were doing. Here are a few ideas from my friend Crystal. (But I'm still not doing it! Maybe next year . . . ) Are you doing Elf on the Shelf at your house this …
