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Learn how to organize receipts so you have the papers on hand when you need them.

Organize Receipts!

PUBLISHED: January 16, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

Problem:  Tiny papers were taking over my life.  I had no system of what to keep and what to chuck.  I felt overwhelemed.  So. MANY. SMALL. PAPERS. I Continue Reading

Establishing a Before School Routine

PUBLISHED: January 15, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

Problem:  I have chosen to educate my children in the public school system that does not have a flexible start time.  As much as my 5 year Continue Reading

This guy has helped me succeed!

This Guy

PUBLISHED: January 14, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

I normally don't allow schmoopy-ness on this blog.  I also don't allow myself to talk about this guy much at all.  This blog is a "me" affair. But Continue Reading

The income I made for blogging in my 11th month of effort. An exciting, time consuming venture!

Blogging for Income: December 2014

PUBLISHED: January 13, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

December saw some increases, although not as much as I wish I had seen.  Let's jump into the numbers! Continue Reading

How to decide what's for dinner is a question moms deal with EVERY day. Give yourself some help by following this system.

How to Decide What’s For Dinner?

PUBLISHED: January 13, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

Problem:  My family wants to eat.  Rude, right? I have learned a lot about myself during my time on earth....  My personal naptime is at 3 pm, I Continue Reading

Cleaning the kitchen is a task that can seem overwhelming at first glance, but by brekaing it down into specific tasks can make it a little more easy to manage.

How to Clean the Kitchen.

PUBLISHED: January 12, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

Problem:  The kitchen is like a magnet for dirt.  I'm left overwhelmed by what I see. I really think someone could do a great dissertation on the Continue Reading

When you'd need hands the size of a watermelon to fit it all in....

To do List App System

PUBLISHED: January 10, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

Problem? I have 5 million things to do, people are constantly adding things for me to do and I literally can NOT keep track.  No one could, they would Continue Reading

How we pay day to day expenses on cash without keeping too much cash on hand.

Living on Cash

PUBLISHED: January 9, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

Problem:  I spend more when I use my credit card, it's hard to mentally keep track.  I want to live on cash, but not carry a lot of cash! If you Continue Reading

How my family does laundry to make it not hanging over our heads all the time. Maybe you could adapt it for you!

How Can I Wash My Clothes?

PUBLISHED: January 8, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

Problem:  I felt like I needed to do laundry all the time.  I felt like it was never-ending and I would run out of underwear. If you liked this Continue Reading

When should you schedule your check-up? I'll share with you a special gift I give myself EACH year!

When Do I Need a Check-up?

PUBLISHED: January 7, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

Problem: I would forget about my own health. I would focus on my kids and their health, but forget my own Oh man, YOU.  YOU need checkups - Continue Reading

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