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April 28, 2023 by: Marla

How to Have an Organized Summer with Kids

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Inside: Let’s have an organized summer! AKA: Less stress, more fun. With my 3 kids home all summer, it’s an absolute necessity to be organized and have systems in place to make summer with little kids run smoothly. Today I’m going to show you exactly how I do it!  Summer is obviously a magical time.  Vacations, kids off school, watermelon season, pool & beach trips,

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February 21, 2023 by: Marla

Morning Baskets for Preschoolers (3 & 4 Year Olds)

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Inside: Wondering how you can occupy your preschooler in the morning without TV? Today I’m sharing my favorite morning routine hack: morning baskets! We’ll use easy preschool unit themes to create morning baskets for preschoolers (ages 3 and 4). Morning Baskets are my favorite way to start the day with a preschooler.  If you’re new to the idea of using a morning basket, the post

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January 11, 2023 by: Marla

How To Organize & Store Preschool Activity Supplies

Inside: Here’s a detailed look at how I organize and store preschool activity supplies. We’ll cover everything from sensory materials to arts and craft supplies, plus small manipulatives, and everything in between.  I’m so excited to welcome you into my home today to show you how I organize, store (and use!) our activity supplies.  In case you don’t already know me from Instagram, Hi! I’m

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October 26, 2022 by: Marla

The Daily Laundry Routine that Changed My Life as a SAHM

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Inside: Learn my exact daily laundry routine for staying on top of the laundry (for a family of 5). This simple laundry system will change your life.   I almost wish I could say I was being dramatic with that “life-changing” part, but I assure you – establishing a system for how you do laundry every day will seriously change your life.  But first, Hi! I’m

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August 2, 2022 by: Marla

How I Do Our Family’s Monthly Budget (with free excel template)

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Inside: Learn how I do our family’s monthly budget! Keeping track of household expenses is essential. Get my free printable excel budget template to help keep you on track.  Today I’m going to share my simple budget strategy with you.  I’ll walk you step by step through how I created my monthly excel spreadsheet in Google Sheets, to how I maintain our family’s budget once

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May 3, 2022 by: Marla

How to Make a Quiet Time Bin for a 3 Year Old

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Inside: Has your 3 year old stopped napping? I feel you, mama. Today I’ll show you how to establish a quiet time routine using a quiet time bin. These bins are life-changing. Who’s on the struggle bus with naptime today? Or just trying to get a minute or 10 to yourself? When your toddler refuses to nap, or you’re just unable to complete a simple

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March 24, 2022 by: Marla

7 Ways to Make Being a Stay at Home Mom Easier (and more enjoyable!)

Inside: These are my 7 best tips to make being a stay at home mom easier – because who couldn’t use a few more *easy* days as a SAHM? We’ll cover everything from morning routines to cleaning schedules and all the things in between 🙂 Today we’re going to chat ways to make life easier for moms, specifically stay at home moms (although I believe

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My Daily Winter Break Routine with 3 Kids 

Inside: Ready for the kids to be home for 2 weeks? Instead of wondering “how do I keep my kids busy over Winter Break?” I’ll show you how to create a predictable (but festive!) daily winter break … [Read More...]

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What I Fed My Family This Week (Kid-Friendly Meal Ideas)

Inside: easy, healthy, kid-friendly meal ideas from my family of 5 AKA what I fed my kids this week. If you’re in need of ideas for quick breakfasts, healthy snacks to lunches & weeknight dinners … [Read More...]

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