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DeCluttering

October 18, 2013 By Linda 17 Comments

It's been two years. Two years since I opened that drawer - The Junk Drawer - and saw him staring back at me. That Clutter Monster. I saw him full on, face to face and I said "No More!" I vowed to tame him. This is how I went about Taming the Clutter Monster who resided in our kitchen junk ... Read More about DeCluttering

Education – Outside the Box

October 11, 2013 By Linda 18 Comments

School has been in session for a few weeks now, but not all our schooling takes place sitting at a desk pouring over textbooks. Throughout the month of September, our family has had some fun, exciting and memorable learning opportunities. You might even call them, oh, I don't know . . . wait, yes I ... Read More about Education – Outside the Box

I Am An Idea Gal

September 8, 2013 By Linda 115 Comments

I am an idea gal. Are you? I have ideas, lots of ideas. I love ideas, I collect ideas. I gather them around me and fill my brain with them. I'm always on the lookout for the next great idea. Sometimes one will pop up out of nowhere and smack me right between the eyes. Other times they quietly creep ... Read More about I Am An Idea Gal

28 Days to Hope for Your Home

September 5, 2013 By Linda 2 Comments

School is back in session and we're getting into our groove again. Routine is such a wonderful thing. It makes us more productive, knowing what to expect and when to expect it. This is true for school work as well as housework and homekeeping. {affiliate link coming up} I've told you before, ... Read More about 28 Days to Hope for Your Home

Our Chore Board

August 14, 2013 By Linda 10 Comments

"Do your chores." "Have you finished your chores?" "Did you check the chore board?" "Why aren't your chores done?" How many times have I asked these questions during my 27 years of parenting? With 8 children, I really am not up to doing the math at the moment. "How do I get my kids to do their ... Read More about Our Chore Board