Out of a desire to create and maintain a home that is comfortable, peaceful, and enjoyable for all who enter it, I resolved to improve my housekeeping habits. See how I plan to keep my house clean in 2023! **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you … [Read more...]
5 Secrets to Keeping a (Reasonably) Tidy Home
Keeping a home that is perfectly clean and picked up all the time isn’t my gift, nor is it my goal, but I do strive to keep it tidy enough to be our family’s sanctuary. If that’s your desire as well, here are 5 secrets I’ve learned are key to keeping a (reasonably) tidy … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Get Out of a Dinner Rut
Tired of the same dinners week after week? Even family favorites get old after a while. What can you do about it? Here are 5 ways to shake up your normal meal line-up and get out of a dinner rut: **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click … [Read more...]
5 Household Systems You Need for a Smoothly Running Home
Household systems are essential for keeping the chaos at bay, creating the home environment you want, and maintaining peace and joy in your home. Implement these 5 systems for a smoothly running home! **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you … [Read more...]
How to Meal Plan in 30 Minutes or Less
Want to spend less time meal planning (while reducing food waste and lowering your grocery bill)?? Here’s my favorite way to meal plan in 30 minutes or less! **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the product, I may … [Read more...]
How I (Finally) Banished Our Kitchen Counter Paper Clutter
Our kitchen counter was a magnet for paper clutter, and it drove me bonkers! Until I found this command center file organizer. Here’s how I solved our paper clutter problem in 5 minutes for less than $20. **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you … [Read more...]
9 Easy & Healthy Oatmeal Recipes You Need to Make
Oats are a nutritious and comforting way to start the day. Break out of the mushy, boring oatmeal box with these 9 easy & healthy oatmeal recipes! **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the product, I … [Read more...]
How to Meal Plan For Your Personality
With as much as I talk about meal planning, do you know why I don't offer pre-made meal plans? Because every mom is different. And, therefore, every mom has different meal plan needs. I’d rather help moms find long-term solutions than offer a short-term bandaid. It’s a “teach … [Read more...]
How (And Why) I Transformed My Bedroom Into a Haven of Rest
HOMEMAKER CONFESSION AHEAD: My bedroom (that I share with my husband, Levon) used to be one of the most neglected rooms in our house. It was last on my list of rooms to clean, and when people came over, I simply shut the door. Also, since we have very little storage space, it … [Read more...]
50 Ways to Repurpose Leftovers: Waste Less, Save More!
Have you ever cooked a large cut of meat — say, a ham or a roast — and then had so much leftovers you didn’t know what to do with it? (All my large family friends are looking at me like, “No, Lisa, I have no idea what that’s like.”) Has your fridge ever looked like a graveyard … [Read more...]