Category Archives: The House

Meal Planning: Menus

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Cheri

I’m sure more than one of you can relate to this experience: It’s 5:30 pm-dinner time.  But you have nothing started, and more than that, NOTHING planned.  Do you even have ingredients?  Your mind starts to cloud over as you try … Continue reading →

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Fixing Drafty Windows and Doors on a Dime

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Cheri

I live in Minnesota.  And Minnesota + January = Very Cold=-14 degrees tonight.  We also live in a very old home where the windows and doors are not sealed well at all.  Typically, we feel drafts whenever we sit on … Continue reading →

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Put Allowance to Work for You!

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Janae

Allowance. I never got it growing up and I never believed in it. I never really understood the concept of doling out money to the kids just because they made it through another week. So, when my husband and I … Continue reading →

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A Laundry Day Game

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Kerri

A Clean Clothes Relay helps get kids involved in the ever-consuming tasks of laundry day. Continue reading →

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My File Box

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Janae

It’s a new year and typically at this time of year, we’re all searching for new ways to get over our weaknesses. Too often, I’ve found the “perfect” solution only to find it only lasts a couple of months before … Continue reading →

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Life More Organized–New Year’s Resolution

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Cheri

The Epiphany A few weeks ago, our area of Minnesota was hit with a huge snowstorm.  In just 24 hours, we received about 20 inches of snow.  Add that on top of the 10 inches we already had, plus all … Continue reading →

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Keeping House, Not Just Housekeeping

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Kerri

A list of quick thoughts to help you keep a better house Continue reading →

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My Winter Organization Tip

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Kerri

Go from This: To This: With a Shoe Organizer.  It holds all our hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves. Everything is easy to reach.  Easy to put back.  It’s plastic so wipes clean from melted snow.  And when winter’s gone, just … Continue reading →

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Homemade Laundry Soap

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Cheri

When my second daughter was born, she developed eczema after two days of being on earth.  And it was bad.  All her skin looked like alligator skin and it seemed like it was sagging off of her.  She was scaly … Continue reading →

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A Cleaner Shower

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Kerri

Today I mastered the art of a clean tub and shower. Might I introduce you to an old pal, Comet. Not this Comet: This one:I’ve used The Works, Scrubbimg Bubbles, and even Baking Soda in my tub, and today I … Continue reading →

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