If you’ve been here before, you probably already know that I’m trying to spend less on clothes this summer. If this is your first time here, you might want to go back here and read how to organize an easy, summer wardrobe on a budget. Yes, it can be done. It’s actually been fun …
We love to have a beautiful, clean house, but sometimes it’s just not possible. Sometimes we’re just too busy and can’t find the time to clean as thoroughly as we would like. Sometimes, we get that surprise phone call that guests are dropping by. Maybe, like me, you’ve had your house on the …
It’s summer and we all like to take it easy with work, schedules, and projects. I know it’s sometimes difficult to get things done during the summer months, especially with kids out of school, vacations, and long, fun, summer days. The problem is that we actually use these summer months as a reason …
Can you believe it’s July already? Soon, you’ll notice the fall clothes arriving in stores. The good news, though, is that summer clothes are now going on clearance. So, if you’re like me and have been sticking to a minimal summer wardrobe, you might want to loosen the purse strings a bit and hit the …
Spring and summer are the busiest seasons for weddings. For that reason, you need to start planning early. If you start early, get organized, and simplify the entire “wedding planning” process, you can enjoy this special time in your life and eliminate most of the stress. I’ve been doing a lot of research …
Today, I’m posting my typical checklist that I use when I have overnight guests. If you plan ahead and just work through the checklist, you’ll be prepared and ready to relax and enjoy your visit. The sooner you start, the better, but if possible, start getting ready for your guests at least …
Through the years, I have come up with a system for planning my grocery shopping. It works well for me, and takes very little time, once you get used to it. Today I’m sharing with you how I plan out my weekly grocery shopping. For those of you with kids, you especially need a …
White jeans, in my opinion, are a summer wardrobe essential! They’re super versatile because they can be worn as part of a casual outfit, dressy outfit, or even somewhere in between. They look great on ALL body types. Yes, they absolutely do! And, best of all, they can be worn year round! Some …
Father’s Day is coming up this weekend, so I’ve been thinking about some good menu ideas for our dads or hubbies. It’s a day to fix all their favorites and let them just relax. It’s a great day to fire up the grill, use some seasonal produce, and make his favorite dessert. …
If you’ve looked at your schedule this week, you might be wondering how to get through everything on your list and still keep up with the little chores that you need to do on a daily basis. What works for me is to use big blocks of time for big projects and …
