Reorganizing/Taking a Dose of My Own Medicine
One of the things I talk about in my Chaos to Order seminar is the fact that children have too many toys and it is unfair to have a room full of...
Book Review: The Three Weavers Plus Companion Guide
The Three Weavers Plus Companion Guide is created for fathers to use in a mentoring relationship with their daughters between the ages of nine to...
Book Review: Beyond Beautiful Girlhood
Beyond Beautiful Girlhood Plus Companion Guide is a beautiful resource for mothers and daughters to use who are between the ages of 13 and 20...
Book Review: The Companion Guide to Beautiful Girlhood
The Companion Guide to Beautiful Girlhood by Shelley Noonan and Kimberly Zach When you read a book such as Beautiful Girlhood (See my review here),...
Book Review: Beautiful Girlhood
When my oldest daughter had a girls book club, one of the mothers suggested the book Beautiful Girlhood. I immediately fell in love with this book....
Quilting With Family
Joyous Home are the publishers of the Seasons at Home magazine. Seasons at home is a full-colored, print publication, that was created in order to encourage families and better prepare them through the passing on of life skills that are needed in the home.
Note to self: Quit Coasting!
I was recently at my friend, Gina’s house for a night of “Mom School.” She hosts regular meetings in her home and I was blessed to be able to...
Why Chess?
I am sitting in the dining room watching Anne Mary (10) and her chess tutor going over a lesson. Since my girls are in chess tournaments each...
Review: A Man, A Can, A Plan
In our Amazon used book business, we often come across cookbooks that I get to peruse, even if it is not the type of book I would usually buy. When...
Couponing HM911 Style
Getting started using coupons is not as hard as you may believe. I took a basic couponing class and from there, I gleaned a lot of helpful...
Review: The Mighty Works of God History Curriculum
I recently had the pleasure of reviewing The Mighty Works of God history curriculum by Ruth J. Smith. Imagine my delight when I opened the package...
Aprons By Marmee & Company
Last year I was seeking a unique Valentine's Day gift for my children. I was trying to steer away from the typical candy and plastic toys. In...
On Tragedys and Calamities
With calamity all over the world, I decided this month to renew my focus on my little piece of the world, and see what I can do to improve it. I...
Cloth Diapering
diapers, cloth diapers, fuzzi bunz, bun genius, washing cloth diapers, prefold diapers,
Not Someday…Today motivational course
You've probably heard me mention my friend Shelley before. She’s the one who teaches the online cooking class, Back to Basics. Well, just last week...
Making Your Daily Plans “Chaos to Order” style
From a reader: Hello there. I recently purchased the "From Chaos to Order" download and really enjoyed it! I found it so practical and simple and am...
Greek Red Lentil Soup
I have to admit I have never eaten lentils before, but I was tossing around the idea of making these then my father in law (vegan) stopped over to...
Press Release for Wheat-N-Things
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Malia Russell Wheat-n-Things Home Bread Baking is on the Rise Local Couple Brings the Business Home January 3, 2011,...
Teaching Boys the Value of Work
I have all kinds of experience with teaching girls to do work alongside Mom, and of course David is learning the basics of housekeeping as well. But...
I Said No
Tonight I am pondering once again how busy life is, and how easy it is to get caught up in the moment and accept invitations, obligations, and...
Baby Gifts
I have received some beautiful gifts over the past couple of months for Daniel. I can especially appreciate these since I do not do any of the...
Scheme and Dream Night
I posted on facebook earlier this week that Duncan and I were having a "Scheme and Dream" night. I have had quite a few people ask me what we do on...
Review- Sherri Graham’s Intentional Planner
September is RAPIDLY approaching. Do you already have your plans made for the upcoming school year? When I start a new school year, I like to think...
Go Clean Your Kitchen!
Reader question: When my whole house is messy I do not even know how to get started. My kitchen is filled with dishes, garbage, clutter, etc and I...