I have to give kudos to my Colorado best frient, Jo-Anne Stone. She figured this one out. I usually take several hours every year re-organizing all my boys' toys, re-sorting them into their respective rubbermaid tubs--action figures in one, little army guys in another, animals in another, Legos in another, etc. I would get so frustrated ...

We’ve all heard of Family Movie Night where the family snuggles up to watch a movie together. But how about adding another element to this special time—do a craft or an activity together after the movie, based on the movie. Here’s one you can do for this Christmas season, and it’ll give you some free decorations to ...

   Of course, I don’t recommend getting rid of the kids’ stuff without their permission, but you may be able to get them to go with one of these options (try using a prize for extra motivation): Declutter: Once in a while, you as a parent can make your kids go through and get rid of anything they no longer love and enjoy. This is a ...

   If you’re following this series and simplifying your home, you must not forget the kids! Pioneer children had very little: a few clothes and maybe a handful of toys. Pioneer children were kept busy with chores and schoolwork, and played outside a lot. They also were taught crafts, and they spent time making things with their ...