I had a problem. When I went to the grocery store I had to take my 2-year-old with me. My little boy is normally very well behaved but for some reason, whenever we walk into a grocery store he starts acting as though he’s never been in public before.
As you can imagine, grocery […]
Thanks to Flylady, I am reminded of the 5 minute room rescue. This is where you set your timer for 5 minutes and do a quick clean up. Don’t get the duster out. Just put things away and tidy up. Part of Thrifty Mommy’s original plan was to save you time […]
April is Spring Cleaning Month! Spring cleaning can be a daunting task, so here are tips to get you started and to help you not feel so overwhelmed.
1) Go to each room and make a list of the jobs that need to be done.
2) Take one job at a time. If you look around, […]
I hate to clean. I am willing to admit that. But finding the time to clean is getting harder and harder now that I have 2 kids. I just want to play with them all the time. But the house needs to be cleaned and the floors need to be vacuumed. […]
Here we are with just a few weeks left until Christmas and I thought you all could use some tips to help you save time while shopping.
1. Ask for gift suggestions. If you don’t feel comfortable asking the person, the try asking their friends or family members.
2. Go shopping with a list. Have each person’s […]
Every once in a while, I will share a time saver that might not be such a money saver. This is one of those times. Hormel has a great ready cooked bacon package that takes seconds in the microwave. I got about 15 pieces of perfect bacon that took about 5 seconds each in the […]
Some days it seems like I can write for all four websites, cook a nice meal for the family, get the laundry done, play with the kids, talk on the phone with friends, get the dishes washed, and be ok with everything. Now is NOT one of those times.
I’m looking around and about to lose […]
If you’re hosting this year’s Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, then you should look at these tips from A Healthy Balance. These tips will help you to plan ahead and avoid being stressed.
While you’re at it, don’t forget to check out my recipe for Sweet Potato Casserole. Thanksgiving and Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without it.
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I have to tell you about my day yesterday. Karen sometimes busts me for not blogging as much as I should. She’s right. She has 2 kids as well and has just as many issues to weed through before the day is done as I do so I have not a leg […]
We have talked about taking time out for yourself. You need to get enough sleep to make the day productive. The most effective time management technique I have found for new moms is sleep. Don’t be a martyr. Ask for help if you have a new baby and you are tired. Take a nap and […]
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