I think pantry organizing is one of the most challenging parts of the kitchen. Even when you have a large pantry closet like we are… Read More »Kitchen Organizing Part 2: Effective Pantry Management Strategies
I’ve noticed that since Charlotte was born my fashion sense has undergone an interesting transformation. I was never very concerned with wearing the latest trends,… Read More »Mommy Lesson 37: Baby Jeggings and Comfortable Pajama Jeans for Mama
One of the perks I most looked forward to when I changed careers from teacher to household COO was that I would no longer have… Read More »Mommy Lesson 38: Embracing the Realities of Mondays as a Mom
In my dream house my kitchen will have a built-in desk, surrounded by shelves, drawers and cupboards to organize and conceal all the paper clutter… Read More »Kitchen Re-organization Part 3: Creating the Command Center
As promised, here are a some super simple tutorials for a couple of projects I made for my command center. Project #1: the chalkboard Did… Read More »DIY Command Center Projects with Framed Monogram and Chalkboard Tutorials
Last Friday we took the opportunity to cross an item off our family adventure list for the year – a visit to the Tulsa Aquarium.… Read More »Mommy Lesson 39: Seeing Wonder Through a Baby’s Eyes
Yesterday the gray skies and frigid temps were starting to get to me. Instead of raiding my chocolate stash (oh so tempting, but I’m still… Read More »Linen Closet Organizing Tips to Overcome Seasonal Clutter
Over the Thanksgiving break we made the trek to Broken Arrow, OK, to spend some time with my family. I found there are some definite… Read More »Thanksgiving Holiday with Family and Baby in November 2012
I can’t believe October is coming to a close. It’s always been my favorite month, although when I was teaching it seemed like everything was… Read More »Reflections on October and Life Changes in 2012
Chris, Charlotte and I recently drove to the Texas coast for our first “plus baby” vacation. In my Walt Disney World post I lamented how… Read More »Texas Coast Vacation with Baby: September 2012