Practical tips and ideas that empower Wixii women to “manage it all” just a bit better.
I love to take pictures. So much so, in just 11 months, I have over 2,000 pictures on my iPhone (and I have deleted along the way!) and to be honest, even I exhaust of scrolling to share the images. Recently, I came across a simple iPhone app creating 20 picture/page photobooks in a snap. In ten […]
Do you ever reunite with your significant other after an eventful day and find yourself too drained to rehash the details of your day, even if they were significant? A dear friend recently shared that she and her husband forward each other emails that contain relevant details about various things that they are involved in […]
Sending flowers online often is akin to a used car salesman parody. There are so many hoops to jump through and no end to the hidden fees. Worry no more. Try The Bouqs, an online service that guarantees farm fresh flower bouquets delivered right to your door for $40 flat, shipping included. They have 40 […]
The phrase “chasing shiny objects” can definitely be used to describe me so discipline and a strategic plan are my 2 best friends for managing my time. I look at each week, insert all of the activities for the kids and then time block in what can be used for exercise, work etc. This helps […]
For busy parents, finding healthy snacks is another time consuming activity. Cool Picks Moms recently featured Boxtera, a monthly subscription service that delivers a box of 20-22 healthy snacks to your home at the end of each month. Boxtera focuses on nutrition and overall health, and therefore, many of the items are organic, gluten free […]
I have recently been finding ways to incorporate learning or working into my exercise routine. This works particularly well with an educational/motivational podcast, sermon, audiobook (many local libraries have MP3 audibooks available for a rental download), or even a conference call (that involves more listening than speaking) and a continuous activity such as walking, jogging, […]
I have a daily schedule of things I need to do at home. For example, on Mondays I pay bills, Tuesdays I vacuum, etc. I don’t always follow it to a “T,” but it helps to prevent me from getting overwhelmed by everything that needs to be done. Another good rule of thumb for me […]
My husband and I keep everything on our phones’ shared calendars. We use the invite feature to schedule events – everything from kids’ sports to date nights. Dinner Friday night – Accept or Decline? Romantic, no. Effective, yes. I use the same calendar to plan each day, pretty much hour by hour. I prioritize what […]
I don’t know about in your house, but my sons find the mention of the word “school” not just impolite, but simply bordering on unkind, anytime during the summer. So, imagine my utter surprise each summer, when I mention that we need to think about school supplies for the upcoming school year, they each beg […]
My husband and I started using the Any.do checklist app several months ago, and it has been so helpful in ensuring that our grocery and store lists are current and accessible by whoever is at the store. This handy app is on our iPhones and integrated into our Chrome web browsers, which means that we […]
