There is more power to the dinner hour than you may know. Family Dinners have almost become a thing of the past. There are so many reasons to bring back family dinners to mainstream America. Dinnertime isn’t just about what you eat, it’s also about building a family tradition, giving your kids structure, learning about [...]

“The conversation is just as important as the food,” says dinner specialist Laurie David. Now that dinner’s ready and your family is gathered around the table, what the heck do you talk about? Remember that family dinners should be kept lighthearted, fun, and be a place where everyone participates and ideas are shared. You want [...]

Some folks think that cooking at home is more expensive than eating out. No. Way. On average, my family clients save a couple hundred each month by preparing meals at home!  Here are ways to make it even cheaper: Plan ahead. If you know what’s for dinner each night, you can shop for multiple meals [...]

You don’t need to be eating around a Dinner Table to connect with your family in a powerful, meaningful, and tradition-creating way! Try these ideas for spending quality Halloween Time with your family without spending very much money! What are some ideas? 1. Play Clue with your family, or with some neighbors! This game is [...]

          It’s Friday – the Friday before Halloween. Do you have the weekend off? Can you make some fun, family-friendly and super festive snacks? Here are some ideas for you, compiled from my research. I picked the most visually pleasing, the easiest to make, and the non-sickeningly-sweet recipes. Click on the [...]

A recent post discussed that your chemical and cleaning arsenal should not be kept under your kitchen sink.  I don’t want to end on a negative note with regards to kitchen sink cabinets, so let’s spend some time talking about what should be under your kitchen sink! First of all, kitchen sinks are awesome.  They [...]

Where do you keep the cleaning supplies for your home?  I think I just heard the entire internet say:  “Under the sink!” Uh-oh. We have a problem.  In this post, I want to talk about some reasons you may want to move them to a different location. A recent client’s kitchen smelled strongly of chemicals.  [...]

Since I recently wrote about the space under your kitchen sink, I figured I’d devote a blog post to the plates in our kitchen – something pretty much everyone has. What are some things to think about when it comes to your plates?  If you’re trying to eat healthy, reduce portion sizes, and lose weight, [...]

                    Most people have 1 place in their kitchen or pantry that feels unmanageable.  For many, it’s that junk drawer that barely opens or closes.  For others, it’s a pile of pots and pans that falls out in an avalanche every time they open the cabinet [...]

One of my personal daily goals is to drink 100 ounces of water.  I’ve been working on this goal for 14 days now, and have only reached my goal on only 4 out of those 14 days!   I’m not the only person who struggles with drinking enough water: it’s a common challenge!  I’d like [...]