Another holiday season is upon us. Am I the only one who feels like I JUST put away last year’s Christmas decorations? Maybe because we just moved and I did just put Christmas Decorations in the attic?? We are going to try for a simpler Christmas this year. But even a simple Christmas will go […]
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Practical Stocking Stuffers (that I want!)
Growing up, I always had some fruit at the bottom of my stocking, nuts you had to crack open with a nutcracker, then things like a toothbrush, deodorant, hair brush … or any hygiene item I needed, some candy, gum, socks, underwear, gloves or a scarf, and then a small special present. And I thought […]
Seasonal Budget FREE Printable {Holiday Guide}
Today I have another holiday printable for you: A seasonal budget. I imagine you’re giving me the slow clap right now because you are so excited. Let me just think that, okay? I think the printable explains itself, but remember to stay in your budget. Our children really don’t want all the stuff we think they […]
2016 Holiday Guide {FREE PRINTABLE}
It’s THAT time of year again. The time we should see a mile away, thanks to the Christmas stuff that has been in the stores for more than a month now, but somehow it sneaks up on us anyway. Over the weekend, I mentioned to Matt that I was working on the 2016 Holiday Guide […]
Dear Santa {Printable for Kids!}
Every year I gather my babies (my big kids will always be my babies too) around the kitchen table and have them make a letter to Santa. Every year I am surprised by what they write. It is one of my favorite Christmas traditions. I whisper to each of my older kids to notice what […]
Shopping and Errand Organizing Printable
I’ve updated another “old” (read: tried and true) printable. This is one of those printables you don’t know you need until you try it – then you won’t want to live without it during the holidays ever again! So much of my inspiration comes from filling my own needs. Before I created this printable, every […]
Christmas Gifting Lists {NEW!!}
If you’ve been following along with the Holiday Guide, you know it is time to plan your gifting for the season. Last minute rushes to the store can kill the peace & joy! A little planning and preparation, and you can relax knowing you’ve already thought through the details. What would planning and preparation be […]
Holiday Meal Planner {Perfect for Thanksgiving!}
In the past 12 years, I’ve hosted Thanksgiving 10 times. This FREE Holiday Meal Planning Printable lets you organize your meal the same way I do. It prompts me to remember all the parts of the meal that I might forget, helps me puts all my thoughts in one place and organize my efforts. Thousands […]
5 FREE Printables to Organize Christmas
Sometimes I’m a professional organizer, but more of the time I’m a mom trying to organize life for my four kids. Christmas time should be fun and magical, not stressful and frenzied. Getting organized and having a plan helps simplify all the stuff and lets you focus on the joy. Print off these FIVE different […]
Dear Santa {FREE Printable}
Writing a letter to Santa is one of my favorite annual Christmas traditions to keep with my kids. It is a fun peek into what they want for Christmas, and it captures in one piece of paper, a little of their personality at this Christmas time. You’ve probably figured out by now that there isn’t […]