what works for us
If I’ve tried one way to do laundry, I’ve tried a dozen. I wanted a system that works with the least amount of effort. Here’s our laundry system: Come to terms with the fact that laundry is a never-ending cycle. Do parents’ laundry separate from the kids. Don’t wait for a full load. Don’t do laundry on a preset schedule. … Read More
Planning meals for your family is an ongoing, continuous process. But it can be made much simpler and more streamlined by choosing a system that works best for your lifestyle. Meal planning systems we’ll discuss include: Winging It Category Method Around the World Weekly Favorite Rotation Monthly Favorite Rotation Protein Of The Day Kennedyfamfive’s Meal-Planning-When-You-Have-School-Age-Kids Method Kennedyfamfive’s Chef’s Choice Method… Read More
Read aloud to my elementary-aged children? They can read by themselves now, so what’s the point?! Good question. Let’s look at why, what, how, and when. Here we go! Why read to kids who can already read? Reading aloud to kids builds their vocabulary. Not to get too teacher-y here, but kids have a listening comprehension level that’s higher than their… Read More
Guess what? I’m not an expert on banking, taxes, or law. So, don’t take this as any kind of official advice, ‘k? Thanks! Paying taxes is such a fun topic. And figuring out how much you owe is a super fun way to spend a Saturday. And I’ll stop with the sarcasm now. After being married more than 20 years,… Read More
