101 Ways To Be A Solid Mom - Step 9: Make Time For Nothing

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

You can’t book every moment, without feeling frustrated when things don’t go as planned, and they won’t.
Kid’s activities, parents’ jobs, household chores, family meals, medical visits, it’s all crammed into the normal day, often over taxing our nerves.  We can’t do all this and then we wonder why we’re angry and the children are irritable.
Do [...]

Simplify Your Life!

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

“Lives based on having are less free than lives based either on doing or being.”  William James
Does the concept of “simplify” make you think of “the impossible dream?”  Are you caught in a whirl of worry as wordly demands eat you for lunch?  Are you spinning on a merry-go-round of more than you can do?
I’m [...]

We Need A Quantity of Quality Time

Sunday, July 27th, 2008

Do you save money?  Do you have a ”saving” personality?  What about time?  How do you spend it?  Are you always running out?  I think saving time, is as important as saving money, maybe more so.
I’m looking at my dog today, and I’m reminded at how easy he is to please.  A conversation, a few pats, and tossing [...]

Family Connections: Need More Time? 7 Important Time Savers

Saturday, January 26th, 2008

By Marisue Alsobrook  
 
 
 
Let’s catch up to some Time Savers!  How Do We  
Save Time When The Clock Is Ticking?
 
Introduction:  Did you ever build a paper chain?  Family members are like that paper chain, linked together by genetics or choice, habits, things shared and time spent together.  While the chain can be lengthy and strong, it can also [...]

Time: Quick Tips for Managing Your Day

Tuesday, June 12th, 2007

by Marisue Alsobrook
Introduction: Some days are full of battles and I think lately, that even proves true MOST days.  We often feel like we’re being chased!  Slowing down, taking a breath, even putting some things off seems like a crime.  I often tell people ‘I’ll never be rich, because being poor takes all my time!’ We [...]

To-Do or Not To Do Lists: Do More By Doing Less

Tuesday, June 12th, 2007

by Marisue Alsobrook 
Introduction: Making our day flow more smoothly, consists of doing things and “stop doing” things.  Most of us just add more and more things to an already full day.  What about taking some things OFF THE LIST?  Yes!  My kind of information!  Here’s how to do more by doing less.  
Could you use a ”Not To Do” list?
One of [...]

Time For Kids: How To Find It

Friday, January 26th, 2007

Time is scarce for everyone as we try to make ends meet. High costs of living are driving us all crazy. You can manage your day with planning. Start here!