Helping A Friend in Need
I am the kind of person who – when I hear of someone going through a hard time feels the need to bring over a meal. I am not sure exactly where this comes from, other than I enjoy cooking,…
Spring Berry Parfaits – Jen Tilley
I don’t know about you but spring really hit me this past weekend. The weather was gorgeous and the flowers were definitely showing their pretty little faces. However, it wasn’t until I entered the grocery store that spring hit me…
How I am Taking Care of Me!
A few weeks back I had a post about being a Worn Out Crabby Mom, maybe some of you related when you read that! I took a little time for a retreat, went on vacation with my family and am…
Rejuvenation for a Worn Out Crabby Mom
If you happen to read my last blog post, “Confessions of a Crabby Worn Out Mom” you know that I was in a real FUNK and needed to get some time for myself in order to evaluate my priorities and…
Confessions of a Crabby, Worn Out Mom
I am exhausted, overwhelmed, grumpy and not being a very good family manager, mom or even wife right now either. Yes, I know….I am the one behind, “The Confident Mom,” shelling out great information, advice and practical solutions to those…
Separation Anxiety? – Hal Runkel
When I give seminars to parents, I always leave some time at the end for questions. One that I seem to get quite often deals with an issue that simply begs me to stand on a soapbox. The question in…
Spring Organizing – Nikki Kinzer
You can feel it in the air. Spring is coming! The flowers are starting to bloom, the days are getting longer, and the weather is just a little warmer. What great inspiration this slightly warmer weather gives us to work…
Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies…In a Jar – Jen Tilley
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Is Your Energy Drained at 7 PM? Yeah, Me Too!

It is that time of year when days are becoming shorter and shorter and my energy is depleted more and more. Am I the only one who wants to go to bed at 7 PM? I wonder if it is…
One Big Turkey, Eight Guests and One Busy Mom Equals…..
It is nice when the seasons change and your mind begins to be focused on things other than back to school or Halloween costumes. I enjoy when the calendar flips and the days countdown to Thanksgiving Day. For me, I…