While the snow might not be falling in Central Texas, winter is upon us, and there are so many ways to celebrate this unique time of year with your little ones.Try some of these activities that will help them explore the wonders of the season and create lasting memories.Create a snowy sceneIf the…
If winter illnesses have left you feeling fluish, then try some of these home remedies. They could help relieve those aching muscles and congested noses without ever leaving home.Despite thorough hand-washing, a daily crop-dusting of disinfectant and a bottle of hand sanitizer in every room, you…
Here are some winter copycat recipes that will be sure to please even the pickiest eaters on a cold day.
When I was a kid I wanted to be a teacher, or lawyer, or television news reporter, depending on the day asked. Professional Organizing wasn't even a profession to choose from, yet it is a career that I find very rewarding. Other children were able to lay claim to what they wanted to "be" early on…
The New Year is just around the corner and that can only mean one thing—resolutions. While we often think of this type of goal-setting as an adult activity, it might be a good idea (healthy even) to get your kids involved. Whether they want to improve their basketball game or get an A in math,…
In the days before diapers and drool New Year's Eve probably meant a chance to stay up late, enjoy a cocktail or two and celebrate another year. But, with the advent of little ones, your New Year's Eve celebrations probably look a little different.That doesn't have to be a bad thing. Ringing in the…
I personally am of the mind that being prepared and organized can help you in just about every possible way. So before I bore you with the "ins and outs" of holiday excess, I want to give you some very important information: ways to survive your family during the holidays.Let's face it, by…
This time of year is frequently associated with gift giving with good reason, and gift giving means gift receiving, which almost always means new things coming into your home. It makes perfect sense that now is a great time to declutter. If you are welcoming guests for the holidays, your motivation…
You've baked the cookies, you've wrapped the gifts and you've watched all of the traditional television Christmas movies. You're feeling accomplished and ahead of the game, until your babysitter rings the doorbell and you realize you forgot to include her in your holiday shopping.While giving gifts…
The feeling of anticipation and excitement on Christmas Eve was almost too much to bear when you were a child. Would Santa bring you just what you wanted? Would there be mountains of presents under the tree when you awoke?Even though the night before Christmas was exciting as a child, it is even…
