tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54190141477366516332025-11-24T06:50:13.684-08:00I am a working mom, who is trying to be a successful homemaker as well. Join me on my journey to de-clutter, organize, cook and create a home for my family. Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312676385631003634noreply@blogger.comBlogger307125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5419014147736651633.post-68973381365589285902014-11-04T13:27:00.003-08:002014-11-04T13:27:28.304-08:00

Life takes many twists and turns.  Some are unexpected and happen at such a fast pace that everything else in your life goes on the back burner. Such change has happened in my family.  If follow me on instagram, you have seen some hints of it. I have taken a new job, we are in the process of selling our home and we have moved in with my in-laws (temporary) .  Why haven't I been

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Today is the day where you will discover the final 5 simple ways to overcome being Homemaking Challenged.  Make sure you check out part 1 & part 2 for the 10 reasons you are Homemaking Challenged, and part 3 for the first five simple ways to overcome. 6) Plan ahead - overcoming a lack of Planing and Organization It is simple.  You must create a plan of attack, and FOLLOW

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I had a realization this week. I think it is appropriate to share today, as it is Mother’s Day. First, I have a confession.  I have been feeling exhausted and overwhelmed lately.  I have been firing on all cylinders, and I have been very task oriented lately.  I have learned that when I am too task oriented, I have a tendency to hyper focus, and get cranky when anything

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So you are Challenged in the area of Homemaking?  Have no fear, challenges are just opportunities for us to grow and overcome.  Here are 5 of 10 things that you can become less Homemaking Challenged.  If you missed the 10 Reasons you might be Homemaking Challenged, be sure to check out part 1 and part 2 of this series first! 1)  Get creative - overcoming a "Lack of

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Are you challenged in the area of homemaking?  Don't worry, you are in good company.  I am extremely challenged in this area, but it is an area I am learning and growing in every day.   I have started to make some changes and realized that coming of with some specific reasons that I am challenged, as well as solutions for those challenges could be the key to helping me grow even

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Just wanted to share a sweet freebie with you, this is a new resource for mom's that is FREE for the Kindle!  Hope that it can help you!

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Are you challenged in the area of homemaking?  Don't worry, you are in good company.  I am extremely challenged in this area, but it is an area I am learning and growing in every day.   I have started to make some changes and realized that coming of with some specific reasons that I am challenged, as well as solutions for those challenges could be the key to helping me grow even

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I hope that you have all had a fabulous weekend.  My weekend was beyond amazing.  I will have to share about that more later, because today is Menu Monday where I share our family meal plan, and link it up with orgjunkie.  I am also guest posting on Crafty Allie today for a really nifty tutorial! Here is what we plan to eat this week. Monday: Pasta Tuesday: Chicken Green

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It is no surprise that I am homemaking challenged.  One of the ways I strive not to be, is by reading and learning from others who have idea, experience and tips.  If you have been reading this blog for any amount of time, you know I don't promote products here often.  I truly believe in this amazing resource and want to share it with you, because it is such a great opportunity! &

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I have never been a huge fan of grey.  I mean, it just makes me feel sad.  Grey is a boring, depressing color.  Or so I thought, until I found these curtains from target.  For some reason I fell in love with them.  I honestly, have no idea why, or what possessed me to like them so much.  However, I decided they would be perfect for the sliding glass doors in our

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Our house was completely takeover by sickness last week, I got sick Monday evening - Wednesday, my big boy got it Wednesday - Friday and hubby starting feeling off yesterday.  Hoping it is just his crazy work schedule. Also, today I have no adorable Easter photo's to share. I have been sans phone for over a week.  (Which is partly why the social media silence)  Honestly, part of

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The sickness has hit our home. I got sick Monday night, my sweet boy got it today. Hoping baby girl and hubby will not get it. There are some nasty bugs going around our area right now, and we just got one. Blogging will resume when the family is well again.

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I would be lying if I didn't say that Easter has snuck up on me this year.  There is not a single spring decoration out in my home. I do not have eggs or candy or even a basket for my baby girl.  I will obviously be doing shopping this week, completely last minute. If you missed my blogiversary post yesterday, make sure you check it out!  I'm giving away a $20 Starbucks gift card

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Happy Blogiversary to me!!! I am can't believe that I have been blogging here for 3 years now.   My most popular post has been my Chicken Tortilla Bake.  I know that many of you reading this, found me through that recipe.  My personal favorite post this last year was the wrap up of my 31 Day's to Clean series, that whole series really meant a lot to me and changed my

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As part of the ongoing quest to redo our home, we recently (ok, a few months ago) did a mini makeover on our hall bathroom.  I absolutely love it and am so excited to finally share it with you! When we first moved into our home, our hall bath looked like this. No joke, the former residents left the lovely shower curtain, and it looked like it had been there since the 60's when the

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Yesterday, I shared WHY it is important to take care of yourself.  Today I am sharing a few of the things I have learned that will help you take care of yourself, the Homemaker/mom and avoid burnout. credit for original image Mentally  Start your day off right This will mean something different for each person.  It may mean doing things the night before so your morning

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You simply cannot run a home, doing all (or most) of the cooking, and cleaning, and laundry, and kissing of boo-boo's, and tucking in, and picking up, and home maintenance,  and driving, and schedule keeper and all of things that come with being a homemaker... with out having filled yourself up first.  Especially if you also hold the title of mom. You cannot give, from what you

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This weekend has been crazy.  I just came off of working 12 days strait, and had tons of catching up to do around the house.  When I sat down to meal plan for this week, a habit I need to return to doing, I realized that this week was even crazier!  If you follow me on Instagram, you will get to see a sneak peek later today of what Tonight I am hanging out with some friends to

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Follow my blog with Bloglovin Over the last few months, we have been changing up the kids room.  They have gone from a twin bed and a crib, to a twin bed and a toddler bed, (and now they are on to bunk beds, but that is for another post).  The nursery furniture is gone *sniff*, and my babies are growing up.  After we got rid of our nursery furniture, we needed new dressers.  

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“Mommy, I was not a good listener today, I was a bad boy.”  These are the words that come out of my three year olds mouth nearly every day now.  They break my heart.  His misbehavior confirmed by his daycare provider, and now I am apparently, that mom.  The mom who has the defiant kid that makes you wonder if there is any discipline in their home.  The mom

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I am going to attempt to catch you all up on some of the changes I have slowly been making to my home the last few months, starting with the kids room.  My poor kids.  Their room has been my nightmare for a very long time. Two kids, two beds, toys for two, books galore, clothes everything everywhere.  I would spend half a day cleaning it only to find the contents dumped

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I would say that overall in the last year, my homemaking skills have improved.  I say this with the dishes from last night still littering the kitchen, (and breakfast dishes still on the table) because overall, it is true.  Noticeable improvements have been made, things have been drastically decluttered.  However it is still something I struggle with every day. Homemaking never

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Here is what we are planing on eating this week! Monday: Creamy Chicken Pasta Tuesday: Crockpot Potato Soup Wednesday: Mac & Cheese Thursday: Spagetti Squash Friday: Pizza (out) Linking up with orgjunkie this week!

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I have been busy. Life never seems to stop, or slow down and let you catch your breath. A friend and I launched a company today.  It has consumed my time for the last few months.  I'd love for you to stop by and see it. As usual, my house has gone between a disaster and somewhat decent more times than I can count. I am working on a new system and slowly I am getting better at

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There are times in life when you are in desperate need of a break.  In these times, you are moving so fast, and trying to keep up with everything that you can't even see see how badly you need a break. The best breaks are the unexpected ones, especially when they are needed. Sometimes breaks help you see what is important. Sometimes breaks allow you to miss something. Sometimes breaks

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