7 Weeks Till Christmas: Organize Your Family’s Holiday Calendar
Christmas can easily become such a stressful time of year -– too many events and not enough blank boxes on the calendar, too many people on the gift-giving list and not enough in the wallet.  Too many expectations, real or perceived, and not enough hands

6 Natural Remedies You Probably Already Have
Natural spices in the kitchen cabinet have been ingredients of home remedies for several generations, and in this post, I want to share some of these spices that I have grown to love and respect. I am not a doctor and do not claim any of these can cure you of sicknesses. I have however, grown up using these spices

Empty Your Brain: The Key to Productivity
This post was first published on September 24, 2008. Reader Alyssa asks, “I’m wondering – are you still going to do, or have you done the GTD for Home Managers?

8 Weeks Till Christmas: Brainstorm Decor Ideas
With Halloween tomorrow, Christmas decor might not be at the front of your mind. But this time of year is the second-best spot on the calendar to score some great deals for decorating your home for the season (the best time is just after the holiday season, in January).

5 Essential Dieting Tips from Nature
Jamie recently wrote in to Simple Mom asking, “I’m trying to lose a little baby weight, and wondered if you have ideas for losing weight without going overboard.” I hear these kinds of questions from so many mothers — “How can we keep ourselves healthy and in top shape while managing the demands and