Closet Organization Ideas
photo credit: Mr.Thomas
If I just had more closet space! The problem with that remark is that there never will be enough closet space because we all tend to accumulate stuff, therefore we’re right back where we were, wishing for more closet space. Making the decision to organize our closets requires a good, hard look at our [...]
Garage & Basement Organization Ideas
photo credit: joguldi
Have you stepped inside your garage or basement recently, shook your head and walked out again? Probably two of the most dreaded areas of the home to clean and organize are the garage and the basement. There are boxes and piles of things there that haven’t seen the light of day in [...]
Frugal Meals for Thrifty Moms
Those meals out sure add up. A little work, planning lunches can add up to BIG savings…
Try it, today!
Frugal Grocery Shopping - How can you save money on your grocery bills?
Quick Kids’ Meals - What [...]
When Dads Speak, Sons Listen
The other day I overheard my perfect husband preaching, once again, to our sons about how when he was younger he didn’t have all the luxuries that kids have nowadays. You boys don’t know how lucky you are - Oh No!
Here we go again. Glancing at my sons, you could practically see the boredom grow [...]
Kitchen Organization Ideas
photo credit: WilsonB
When you decide that your mission this year is to get your home organized, you’ll find the kitchen has a distinct challenge as compared to the rest of the house. Unlike other rooms that may only need straightening up once a week or so, the kitchen requires constant cleaning and organizing throughout the day simply [...]
The Biggest Network Marketing Event In The World
I am surprised at how many sales consultants in home party plan businesses are reluctant to take advantage of the world wide web. WWW is the largest network marketing opportunity in the world yet direct sales party plan reps usually fail to take full advantage of it. Successful business owners take full advantage of every [...]
Bedroom Closet Storage & Organization Ideas
photo credit: tomeppy
Let’s face it; the closet in your bedroom is a mess, you can’t find anything and you’re ready to scream! Wait! Before you go off, here are some easy bedroom storage ideas that will keep you happy, organized and sane.
Go to the nearest house ware store and purchase some Rubbermaid clothing boxes; [...]
Now You See It, Now You Don’t
©Lisa Barker
If you have more than one child, you know that the groceries get divvied up before you even unload them. It’s called a ‘pack mentality’ and some things immediately go on the endangered species list the minute they’re brought into the house, things like:
Cookies, chips & Juice Paks for school lunches: Somewhere between the [...]
Navigating Commercial Landmines
©Lisa Barker
I’m waiting for one of the kids to ask me what reptile dysfunction is. There’s no escaping the ads on television. I imagine how the talk will go so that I’m prepared:
“What er-reptile dysfunction, Momma?”
“It’s what happens when your frog can’t catch flies anymore. Or when your chameleon can’t change colors. Or when your [...]
No More Momma’s Boy
©Lisa Barker
My sister and I share the same dilemma. Both of us have boys that are no longer Mommy’s Little Love Dumpling. Hers turned seven and mine turned five.
Hers has a crush now. He floats on air…while my sister and her broken heart bob in the surf and get smashed on the rocks. She’s no [...]

