DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. Yep it’s October. And while most are plotting their Halloween costume, I say this is the month to start planning ahead for the holiday season as well. You’ll see this month’s to do list has a mix of both things to do in the fall Halloween season but also looking ahead to the gift giving season. This will help you stress less as you can cross some things off early but can also help your wallet as your expenses can be spread out more. Learn how it's never too early to look ahead to the holiday season while also focusing on today! Let's do this, October! Plot and start your Halloween costume! You have 30 days from today to figure out what you’re going to make for you or your kids if you’re going the DIY approach. Or order early to make sure you get the costume your kids want. Have toddlers? Consider a strawberry, tiger or pig costume I’ve made for my girls in the past! Full tutorials on each link. Schedule your holiday card session. October and early November are great ... Continue Reading...

DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. We are over half way through our year of to do lists! These lists are meant to help you get organized, keep a clean home and find some fun and entertainment along the way! This is bound to be a hot summer month so some of this list involves outdoor activities and motivation to make July more fun! Build a sandcastle. It’s summer! Get in the sand and hone your inner child for some sandcastle building fun! Grill something new. You’ve already done hot dogs and hamburgers and maybe even a steak. Try a new grilled veggie or one of those recipes where the item is wrapped in foil. (Maybe I’ll learn HOW to grill this month since its part of my 40 before Forty!) Give someone a compliment. If you’re a blog reader, take the time to leave a positive comment to let someone know you’re reading and you enjoy their space. Notice a coworker has a new haircut? Tell them you like it! Take the time to make someone’s day and say something nice. It will make you and them feel good. Eat with ... Continue Reading...

DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. Summer hits this June but the to-do tasks around your home and life never stop! We’re now half way through our monthly series meant to help motivate you to get more organized and keep a clean home. This month also adds some inspiration on seasonally fun things (hello watermelons and pineapples)! Consider these 10 things you can do in June to make your life more organized! Make a summer bucket list. Where do you want to go? What do you want to do? Which ice cream shops do you want to make sure to hit? Beaches or parks are a must go? (NJ moms here are a few ideas to keep those toddlers entertained locally!) Get new summer shoes. Seriously flip flops are SUPER cheap so invest in a new few pairs of those and start hunting out the new summer styles. Try a new fruit. I’ve never had blood oranges but see they’re trending everywhere lately. Never ate into a star fruit or dragon fruit either. Give a new fruit a try and let me know what it was! Buy or make dad a Father’s ... Continue Reading...