Every family can benefit from organizing. In this post I'll share organization tips for families at every stage, from families with infants to empty-nesters like us. And from personal experience, it's best to de-clutter and organize at every stage!
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From the time my daughter was three and my son was an infant, they’ve regularly come with me to the polls on voting day. Whether it was a primary, municipal, statewide, or federal election, they’ve come along. They were...
The other night I heard the first spring peepers in our backyard. For me, that’s the sign that we’ve made it through winter - these tiny frogs that have decided it’s time to brave the elements and come out...
“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing
and rightdoing there is a field.
I'll meet you there.
When the soul lies down in that grass
the world is too full to talk about.” -Rumi
I’ve found so much positivity and inspiration when I look back at...
The final season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel was so magical and amazing, it inspired me to write about the show. This article contains spoilers if you haven't watched the whole series. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is a show...
Whether it’s the ever-changing status of school, the decreasing hours of daylight this time of year, or, oh, I don’t know, the fact that the SUCCESS OF THE HOLIDAYS RESTS SQUARELY ON OUR SHOULDERS, parents need some laughter in...
Talking about getting life insurance can be an uncomfortable conversation. It doesn't feel urgent when everyone is healthy and day-to-day "to dos" are higher priority. Plus, the complexity of determining exactly who needs it and how much they need...
A few weeks ago our family set out for our annual family photo session. I make it a priority to get at least one great photo of us once a year. Everyone hates it and I end up bribing...
Last week, everyone but my husband had strep. Honestly, it was awful. At one point I saw the dirty lunchboxes in my sink and cried. I thought, "I'll never summon the energy to clean those!" In addition to having...
‘Tis the season for holiday shopping and – let’s be honest – arguing with your spouse about money. Sharing the family finances with your partner is particularly fun during the holidays. If you have not had that argument yet,...
In + Around Seacoast
5 Seacoast Peaks Your Kid Can Summit
When you think of the Seacoast, I’m assuming that mountains don’t readily come to mind. However, while the southeastern portion of New Hampshire and...
