10 Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas That Won’t Wilt

10 Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas That Won’t Wilt

While flowers are beautiful and all, my hubby knows that “surprising me with flowers” is hardly a surprise at all.  It takes about 17 seconds and little-to-no creativity to click the mouse a few times. It’s become a challenge to come up with something that is creative and most of all, thoughtful. It doesn’t have to cost a lot to make someone feel like a million!
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12 Super Bowl Party Menu Items to Score with the Entire Family

12 Super Bowl Party Menu Items to Score with the Entire Family

Whether you’re hosting or attending a party this Sunday, serve a menu that will score big points with your team, including the kiddos!  So, huddle up and check out these 12 Super Menu Ideas, but first, a few tips from the party playbook.  
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25 Sly Ways to Tell Your Kids You Love Them

25 Sly Ways to Tell Your Kids You Love Them

In my mind, I do all the things for my kids and pack their social lives because I want it to be special for them. But is all that what really counts in their minds?  The answer is likely, no. Here is a list of 25 [simple] things to do or say to your own kids that will speak right from your heart to theirs! Except for the ice cream treat in #2, they won't cost you a dime.
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5 Ways to Make Gratitude Grow This Year

5 Ways to Make Gratitude Grow This Year

It's easy to get overwhelmed by all the [very scary] headlines. However, it’s vital to our well-being not to lose sight of all the good things that still exist, too. One of our favorite ways to cultivate gratitude is journaling!

Journaling about things for which you're grateful, especially now, will channel your thoughts to good things. The process can curb the anxiety and elevate the positivity for you and everyone around you. This is especially important for our children and those who live with anxiety. Here are some tips on how to make gratitude a daily habit!

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Top 10 Reasons the Reminder Binder® is called the So-You-Can-Rest Planner

Top 10 Reasons the Reminder Binder® is called the So-You-Can-Rest Planner

I have 15 calendars on my phone. FIFTEEN! And yet I still have trouble keeping track of what day it is, where I’m supposed to be now…not to mention what I’ve got on tap tomorrow. And I totally missed my nephew’s birthday this year. The reminder popped up as scheduled, but I swiped it to the side and totally forgot.

Sound familiar? So goes the life of a busy mom. We all wear so many different hats, trying to keep track of them all is exhausting. Frankly, hats just don’t suit my perpetual messy bun hairstyle!

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6 Ways Meal Planning Spices Up Your Life

6 Ways Meal Planning Spices Up Your Life

Meal planning has a lot of benefits beyond just putting dinner on the table. We asked Melanie Zook, Registered Dietitian and founder of Fresh Start Nutrition, why she encourages meal planning.

Creating a plan helps streamline your efforts, ultimately saving you time, money and stress.  More than that, it's a way for you to create opportunities to engage with those you love. Involving friends and family in the prep and/or the dining experience itself, adds a social element that makes it more enjoyable for everyone.

Some of the other benefits are...

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7 Gifts of Organization That Will Change Everything about 2023

7 Gifts of Organization That Will Change Everything about 2023

When the ball drops on December 31, I'm ready with my New Year's resolutions. It includes the standard ones like drink more water, shed a few extra pounds, save money, spend more Q.T. with my family (gulp! One of mine will be in college this time next year!) and as always...Get Organized!

Well, in my 40+ years of making resolutions, I've never been successful at actually getting organized. 12 months later, I'm resolving to get organized yet again. That's all about change. This year, I'm getting organized with what I need to get organized. With the right tools, everything is about to change in 2023.
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8 Extra Ways to Use a Gratitude Journal

8 Extra Ways to Use a Gratitude Journal

It's no secret that we have the BEST fans in the biz. You guys have given us many golden ideas over the years that have helped us develop products to fit your needs. Fans like you have also shared some incredible ideas for using our products. The fan-fave, Gratitude Finder® journal, tops the list for ideas shared, and we want to share them with you!
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<center>9 Tips to Avoid the First Day Frenzy</center>

9 Tips to Avoid the First Day Frenzy

The first day of school is like an unrehearsed dance.   You're pushed on stage and no one is sure where to stand, let alone how to perform the next 8-count.  One kid's backpack is still packed with last year's nubby pencils, another kid is glued to his iPad while he eats his cereal [no differnt than the last 60 days] and the other one is chomping at the bit to be the first one at the gate when it's finally unlocked like it's opening night for the new Star Wars movie. With all this scrambling and attempts to orchestrate your crew, capturing that all-important first day of school photo can feel impossible.
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<center>Back to School | "Elmer's" For Moms to Keep it All Glued</center>

Back to School | "Elmer's" For Moms to Keep it All Glued

Back to school is a BIG MOMent for everyone in your family.  Whether this is your first’s first day away from home or your last’s final stretch of school, it’s an epic event in all your lives.  As parents, we always want the best for our kids.  But did you ever stop to think they get the best when we are at our best?
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<center>8 Tips to Stash as Much as $2000 By Year End...Without Missing It!</center>

8 Tips to Stash as Much as $2000 By Year End...Without Missing It!

Like most of us in January, you’re cringing in anticipation of the credit card bills from the buying frenzy of Black Friday.  Let’s set you up for success for this time next year.  These tips will help you sock away a big nut by year end without ever missing it. Sound impossible? It’s not. Saving money is possible when one of these two things happen: you make more money or you spend less.
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Backyard Summer Camp - One Week of Mom-Sanity Awaits!

Backyard Summer Camp - One Week of Mom-Sanity Awaits!

Who said you have to leave your house to go to summer camp? We got you! Here’s a Backyard Summer Camp schedule to give you at least one full week of turn-key, fun & simple summer activities to keep your kids out of your hair...err...entertained. Whether you make this schedule a weekly habit or a one-and-done week camp, we know you and your gremlins...err...munchkins will have ALL the fun!
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