Saying no sometimes comes hard for me. And apparently, I’m not alone. Whether it’s a request from a PTA chair, the overwhelming neighbor lady, or the intimidating teacher, we women tend to go for pleasing rather than put up a fuss. But as women, wives, and mothers, there will be times when a “no” is …
If you’re like me and crawled to the finish line of the school year, you want a break. Perfect. Here are a few ideas on how to get it through a great schedule, starting with the Week of Chill. The Week of Chill. For the entire first week of post-school, my kids get to chill. No …
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Because the words “get organized” tend to bring on “get guilt”, I thought to put a few minds at ease by sharing these pictures. You might think the messy one is the BEFORE and the clean one is AFTER. But no, it is the other way around. You see, getting organized is one step, but …
Myth or Fallacy: Get Organized and Stay Organized? Read More »
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about choice, especially as individuals. What happens when two different people work hard and do good, but one person is “successful” and another not? Mitt Romney shared a fabulous view of this in a convocation speech in April 1999, where that very thing happened. He said that his cousin had …
Overscheduled families are struggling to find quality time at the kitchen table – but the benefits are immediate and long-lasting. If you don’t have a Facebook Account, CLICK HERE to get the packet. Or go to Back to Basics Facebook page and click on the Notes tab on the left side of the page or CLICK HERE for a …
As I’ve mentioned (casually, of course), my eight-year-old daughter danced for a huge 4th of July celebration here in Utah called the “Stadium of Fire”. While it was a great evening with headliner entertainment and the most amazing fireworks display in the country, the best (and nerve-wracking) part was seeing if Chloe’s dance experience would …
