There were many resolutions this New Year’s.� Resolutions to lose weight, exercise more, and start a new career are just a few.� Did you know that becoming organized could help you achieve nearly all your goals and dreams for yourself?� I am going to list the steps to start controlling the clutter in your life.� Clutter can take many forms and only one of them is material.� In addition we clutter up our time and our mind.� As you read through the following steps, you may see examples of stumbling blocks that you have put on the pathway to becoming clutter controlled in the past in your own life.� This is the year to make these small changes, which will have a huge impact not only on your life, but also on the life of the ones that you love.

1.� Stop with the blame and guilt- Often we live our lives out of fear, guilt, blame, and shame.� Try very hard to realize that you cannot control what you did yesterday, but you most certainly can change your tomorrow.� If you spent more than you should of at Christmas, now is not the time to beat yourself up! Read the rest »

Finding the perfect gift for your Valentine is always a challenge, especially on a limited budget. With this year’s grim economic outlook, putting together the money for dinner and a gift is an extravagance that many simply cannot afford. Consumers are expected to spend about around $102.50 this year on Valentine’s Day, which is down about $20 from last year according to the National Retail Federation. CouponChief.com wants to make sure that everyone is still able to enjoy Valentine’s Day and can help consumers save some extra cash so they can make all the purchases on their list. To get you started on your shopping, CouponChief.com has put together its best deals to help you save on all your purchases this holiday: Read the rest »

Your little Valentine will most likely be content with a simple hug on February 14th, but we know how hard it is to resist showering your baby with a little more. So we’ve rounded up the sweetest Valentine’s Day gifts that will make your baby (and you!) giggle with glee.

Editor’s Pick for Baby Boys: Kee-Ka ‘Lovebug’ Organic Bodysuit Outfit. What’s not to love about this ‘Lovebug’ gift set? Besides being adorable and easy to wear, it’s also made from 100% certified organic cotton and comes packaged in an eco-friendly gift box. ‘Lovebug’ Organic Hooded Towel and Washcloth Set also available. Read the rest »

I’ve found that re-connecting with the magical wonder the season brings gives true meaning to the word “joy”. Share the holiday joy through the eyes of children and take in all this season has to offer.

Lights. Have you made a trip down a lighted street? It’s so much fun to see! We visited a street called “Candy Cane Lane”. It was so neat to see the different celebrations blended together with lights. I had so much pleasure from my two boy’s reactions. We must’ve gone down the street 5 times! Read the rest »

Here we are at the end of our Christmas Missions. Hopefully you have found some inspiration in these missions and your Holiday season is just a tad bit less stressful! This week we will be focusing on cleaning, organizing, relaxing, and enjoying this wonderful time of the year…

Week #4: FINALE

Here we are at the end of our Christmas Missions.� Hopefully you have found some inspiration in these missions and your Holiday season is just a tad bit less stressful!� If you have not finished your shopping, hopefully your list is not too great.� If you are finished, stay away from the malls and the temptation to buy more! This week we will be focusing on cleaning, organizing, relaxing, and enjoying this wonderful time of the year! Read the rest »

When friends and family members welcome a 7 or 8 pound bundle of joy into their lives, we rush out to the retail baby mega stores for that “perfect gift.” We fill our carts with clothes, toys, books and products that claim to make baby eat, sleep and poop better. We’ll drive all over town searching for miracle blankets and twirling mobiles. Maybe we should stop and consider that sometimes the most “unique gifts” are acts of kindness. When I look back at our first days at home with our 7 pound bundle of joy, I have a hard time recalling who brought our son the lion and who sung lullabies, but I can remember clearly the faces that appeared above a steaming plate of spaghetti.

When your friends bring home a baby, they are not bringing home the bacon. (Literal translation= no one in the home has time to cook!) It’s actually very ironic: At a time when parents need the energy from a good meal, they simply don’t have the energy to prepare one. If you make a meal that can be frozen and prepared quickly and easily with little effort from the parents, you are giving a thoughtful gift in the form of an act of kindness. Show up with lasagna and a note to freeze until ready, bake at 350, you have friends for life. If you think to bring paper plates and napkins so as to avoid making dirty dishes, your friends would probably take a bullet for you. Read the rest »

Christmas falls on December 25th every year. Every single year. It never changes. Then why is it that as the date rapidly approaches dads all around the world find themselves with nary a gift? If you’re a dad and you’ve found yourself in this predicament (once again), follow this guide to getting your shopping done quickly.

First, fuel up. Put gas in the car and food in your belly. You might be in for a long day and it’s possible that you might be driving all over town today. Make sure your family knows you’ll be away from the home all day. (Be prepared for your wife’s disappointed look when you tell her it’s because you’ve waited this long to get your portion of the list crossed off.) Read the rest »