December 31, 2011 by Marci | No Comments
Just looking back at 2011 and thought I’d share a few posts from Overcoming Busy that got the most traffic. Enjoy! Kids Routines and Chores My House Cleaning System Organizing Winter Accessories Making Meatballs For The Freezer Streamlining Your Morning Routine What Matters Most Series
December 15, 2011 by Marci | 4 Comments
Our Christmas with family starts this weekend. Today was grocery shopping day. Tomorrow is baking/cooking day. Saturday and Sunday is Christmas with my side of the family. Next week, we’ll do it again with my husband’s side. There are some special things I would like to do with the kids and for others during these [...]
December 14, 2011 by Marci | 4 Comments
This was originally posted pre-Christmas 2010 and was one of the most popular posts on Overcoming Busy. I hope you will find it helpful this year, as well. ———————————————————————————- We have a little tradition at our house. It is the Pre-Christmas Toy Purge. It’s really simple and quite effective. It’s decluttering. It all started a [...]
December 5, 2011 by Marci | 2 Comments
All month long, Today’s Housewife is hosting the “Countdown To A Better 2012″ series. The writers will be sharing tips and ideas to make 2012 more organized, more efficient, and more peaceful. Each tip will be simple, one day projects that can make a big impact on your family. Join me today at Today’s Housewife [...]
November 30, 2011 by Marci | 3 Comments
A few years back, I was in the market for a new Christmas tree skirt. I found plenty out there to choose from, but I didn’t want to spend $40 or more on one! So, I improvised. This is a round table cloth from Target. I think I paid $7 for it years ago. I [...]
November 18, 2011 by Marci | 1 Comment
This time of year makes us focus on what should always be our hearts cry – gratitude. We should be grateful for our health, our families, our possessions, our relationships, our homes, our jobs, our God. Our hearts should cry out in thankfulness to the loving, gracious Lord who makes it all possible. Not just [...]
November 16, 2011 by Marci | 3 Comments
This weekend, I started on my Christmas lists. My Christmas planning lists, I should say. My goal is to always have my Christmas season planned by Thanksgiving. That way, we can focus on Jesus and what the season really is all about. It’s not all about the hustle and bustle. To me, “hustle and [...]
November 11, 2011 by Marci | 3 Comments
Source: chelseacoleen.blogspot.com via Marci on Pinterest There are days when we find ourselves trudging through life. Just wishing and waiting for that thing that will make us happy. A new pair of boots. Date night. Nap time. Holidays. Vacation. Why do we wish our lives away? Life is made up of moments, not just [...]
November 9, 2011 by Marci | 2 Comments
When I woke up yesterday, my throat was scratchy and dry. By bedtime, I had no voice and it hurt like crazy to swallow. This morning’s strep test came back negative, but the doc told me that I likely had a nasty virus that was going around and to plan on taking it easy for [...]
November 7, 2011 by Marci | No Comments
The holidays are approaching fast! Only 2 ½ weeks until Thanksgiving and only 7 weeks until Christmas. Those 4 ½ weeks in between are going to be fast-paced and full. Are you ready? One tool that can help you to be prepared is a Holiday Calendar…….learn more about the holiday calendar today at Today’s Housewife. [...]
October 28, 2011 by Marci | 3 Comments
This week has been all about getting dressed and ready for the day first thing in the morning. Here is where you can catch up. Having Trouble Getting Dressed In The Morning? 10 Benefits Of Getting Ready First Thing In The Morning Getting Ready With Little Ones Streamlining Let’s say you get out of bed [...]
