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April 26, 2025 by: Marla

Smart Storage & Organization Ideas for Summer with Kids

smart summer storage and organization ideas

Inside: these genius storage & organization ideas for summer will keep all of your kid’s things organized all summer long!  This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here.  Summer is here and it’s time to get organized! I know summer and organization don’t exactly sound like they go hand in hand, but as a mom of 3, I thrive

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December 15, 2024 by: Marla

My Daily Winter Break Routine with 3 Kids 

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 routine for kids (toddler through school-aged). This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here. I don’t know if this is just me,

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April 11, 2024 by: Marla

My Daily Summer Routine with 3 Kids 

my summer routine with 3 kids

Inside: Ready for the kids to be home for summer? Instead of wondering “how do I entertain my kids all summer?” I’ll show you how to create a predictable (but fun!) daily summer routine for kids (toddler through school-aged). This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here. Routines AND summer?  I know it sounds crazy but if you’re here

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January 13, 2024 by: Marla

10 Minute Timer Challenge: Decluttering for Stay at Home Moms

10 minute timer challenge | decluttering for stay at home moms

Inside: How much can you actually get done in 10 minutes? This month we’re going to take on the 10 minute timer decluttering challenge and find out!  Every home has that drawer. You know the one. Packed to the brim with who knows what.  It’s the only place in the house to find a pen, a rubber band, maybe a random tool or some paper

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July 13, 2023 by: Marla

How to Pack a Snack and Lunch for Kindergarten

how to pack a snack and a lunch for kindergarten

Inside: Need to send in a snack and lunch for Kindergarten this school year? I’ll show you how to pack both and keep everything cold and separated!  Starting Kindergarten feels like a huge milestone, mostly because it is! Your former preschooler may have been home with you more and now you’re sending them off for a full day of school (and full of worry about

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May 31, 2023 by: Marla

Make-Ahead Breakfasts for Busy School Mornings 

Inside: These make-ahead breakfasts are perfect for busy school mornings. These freezer-friendly ideas are some of my kids’ all-time weekday favorites!  Back-to-school season is here and we are ready with these simple, make-ahead breakfast ideas for those busy mornings. Of course, “busy” is a relative term as I haven’t met a school morning that wasn’t busy 😉 Considering the fact that we don’t have much

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April 28, 2023 by: Marla

How to Have an Organized Summer with Kids

how to have an organized summer with kids

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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Inside: My go-to supplies for putting together toddler morning baskets. I’m sharing my favorite supplies from Amazon + what you can use around your house!This post may contain affiliate links. You can … [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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