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The Everymom’s Guide to Lent

for as long as i can remember, my family has honored the 40 days leading up to Easter...in other words, i grew up with Lent. but every year i find myself re-researching the answers to these questions: what is Lent? when does Lent start? what is the purpose of Lent? what does Lent ...
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Free Printable Advent Gratitude Countdown Calendar for Families + Paper Chain Countdown Strips

practice daily gratitude· simplifying home life

Counting down the days until Christmas is one of our family's favorite things to do! Like so many Moms, I try to use this time to keep the kids focused on the true reason for the season - but it can be HARD. One of the best ways I've found to do this is to focus on grace & gratitude as we wait. ...
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The Everymom’s Guide to Advent | What is Advent, Plus 3 Things to do for Advent as a Family

faith· practice daily gratitude· simplifying home life

If you've ever wondered "What is Advent" or "What do people do for Advent" you're not alone! Even though I've always recognized Advent as a special time of waiting, I still found myself stumbling over some of the basics each year, especially as my kids started to ask specific questions. Knowing I ...
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3 Steps to Start Organizing Your Family’s Paper Clutter

organizing· printables· simplifying home life

Has your kitchen island become a dumping ground for all things paper? Or maybe it’s your desk? Or your front table? The fact is, when you have a family it's tough to organize your paper clutter. No matter what you do, it seems like more paper always appears! In this post, learn how to get rid of ...
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The Fastest Way to Clean Any Room

organizing· simplifying home life

when i was younger, my mom had this method of “cleaning” my room for me. i despised it. it was infuriating. it was one of the things i swore i would never, EVER do to my own kids. famous last words, right? this was before my type A, organize-all-the-things days. yes friends {and ...
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2 Game-Changing Tips for an Easier School Morning with Kids

simplifying home life

Do your mornings feel rushed, hectic, and like you're entire job is to convince small humans to do things they don't want to do? In this post, learn the 2 things (yes, only 2!) you need to go from stressed and overwhelmed to on top of it and under control! Get ready for easier school mornings (and ...
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3 Simple Tips for an Easier Afternoon with Kids

simplifying home life

Do your kids come home from school in a flurry of activity, leaving a trail of backpacks, shoes, and snack wrappers in their wake? Are you left trying to create some kind of order while you attempt to get everyone ready for homework, after school activities, and sigh...dinner? In this post, learn my ...
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Save Time Every Morning With This Easy Way to Organize Kids Clothes

organizing· parenting & family· simplifying home life

Do you struggle to get out the door on time in the morning for school? Do you waste precious minutes looking for missing socks or shirts as you plead with your child to just "choose something to wear!" In this post, learn how to save time in the morning and stop arguing about clothes with this easy ...
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Why it’s Important for Kids to Help Out Around the House

organizing· parenting & family· simplifying home life

uhhhhh mooooom noooooo! i don't want to! i want to go play, i want to see my friends, i want to watch a show, i want to...anything but chores! (feel free to add in a stomp here, or an eye roll, or a big sigh.) sound familiar? it's the age-old struggle right? kids and chores. it's no secret ...
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Set Up a Sanity-Saving After School Routine for Kids in 5 Easy Steps (Including Printable After School Checklist)

simplifying home life

Do your afternoons feel hectic, scattered, or like you are going in a million different directions for a million different people? Do your kids struggle to getting out the door for their activities without having to turn around for lost items? In this post, learn the secret to setting up an after ...
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