Have you ever considered what a morning routine does to improve your productivity? Productivity is something I have struggled with since my kids transitioned from the baby/toddler stage to the preschooler/school-aged stage. Somewhere between going from being at a baby/toddler’s every call to suddenly having lots of free time I lost my ability to be…
Author: Janice
Book Recs
Natalie Tan’s Book of Luck and Fortune by Roselle Lim
One day as my kids were picking out books at the library, I randomly came across Natalie Tan’s Book of Luck and Fortune, by Roselle Lim. *This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Please read full disclosure for more information….
Good Eats
Weekly Menu: Nov 29 – Dec 3
Happy Monday! It’s weekly menu plan time! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving holiday. Do you still have leftovers? Will you be repurposing them? This week on the menu is the following: Thanksgiving Leftovers I typically serve Thanksgiving leftovers just the way that we had them on Thanksgiving Day. I know there are a…
Lifestyle
Gift of Music
The gift of music can be a gift to both the receiver and the giver. There’s nothing I love more than good music that lifts my spirits. Below are some gift ideas *This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links, at no extra cost to…
Lifestyle
Black Friday Deals I’m Most Looking Forward to
Black Friday 2021. I’m actually looking forward to it this year! It’s probably because I’m actually on the hunt for a few things. Below are some of the deals that I’m most excited about and strongly considering. The other thing I am excited for is that many deals are available BEFORE Thanksgiving this year. I…
Life Hacks
Weekly Menu: Nov 21 – Nov 26
This is my favorite time of year as far as my weekly menu plan goes. We cook a ton and then live off it for the next few days. Honestly, I don’t know why I don’t do a weekly feast more often. On the menu this week are the following: Pho and Lumpia The only…
Family Travel
Gift of Membership
A great gift to give is that of membership. Sometimes these memberships come with more than just membership to the one location you buy it for. Below are just a few ideas. Museums Visiting museums is a favorite activity that our family enjoys doing together. Whether it’s a children’s museum, art museum, or science museum…
Life Hacks
Gift of Sports
I love the idea of giving sports-related gifts because they can be great experiences as well as great gifts to get your loved ones active. Here are a few ideas for sports-related gifts to give your loved ones this year. Nerf footballs I don’t know why, but these always seemed so cool when I was…
Life Hacks
Gift of Learning
As my kids get older, I find myself looking more and more for gifts that promote learning. Here are a few ideas for learning gifts. 1. Cookbooks and supplies Cooking is such a great skill to learn and the younger one learns, the better. These are just a few cookbooks we love or have our…
Family Fun
Gift of Family Night
Family night is another easy gift you can give your loved ones for Christmas. Here’s my idea, get a small chest, box, or whatever; keep it simple. Fill it with family night fun. This can include new games, coupons to get ice cream as a family, escape room tickets, and more! *This post may contain…
