From the category archives:

Time Management

Make Today Matter reboot – Day 3

May 2, 2010

Welcome back to Mom’s No Chaos Zone!Step three is all about the “three step action plan”.  I actually posted the details of this POWERFUL tool here on MNCZ last year.  You can read the full article, “Powers of Three” here and start putting it into practice today!

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Laundry

April 28, 2010

And you thought you had laundry issues! Laundry for a family can seem like a never ending chore.  There’s always something in the hamper. But y’know, it could be worse!  You could have to wash over 100 horse soldiers’ grubby clothes with one of these like the laundresses of Fort Scott.  This picture was taken [...]

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7 Ways to Get it All Done

March 9, 2010

Have you ever asked someone, “How in the world do you get it all done?” I get asked this question all the time. I just finished a new resource that answers the “how do you get it all done” question after thinking over the past 19 years of being a busy mom. (is there any [...]

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The Cure for Hamster Brain

February 26, 2010

Do you have so many things going on, so many things to do, so many things that are going to be happening, that your brain is just spinning?  I humorously call this condition “hamster brain,” but it isn’t very funny when that’s where you are!  I call it hamster brain after watching a hamster in [...]

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Life Balance – what is it?

February 11, 2010

What do I even mean when I say “life balance” – or just “balance” for short?  The word balance has gotten some bad press. It can bring up images of secular, new agey, weird pop psychology stuff that a lot of us don’t really want to be associated with.  I’m not going to go into [...]

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Time Management

February 8, 2010

Time management is the stewardship of our time, how we each decide to spend the 24 hours we’re given each day. Time management analyzes where we spend our time, how much time are we spending on activities, WHY we’re taking the time, and deciding if we need to make any changes. Time management is a [...]

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Morning Routine

January 26, 2010

Studies have shown that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It affects our energy level, metabolism, focus ability, and health. Undoubtedly the first fuel of the day for the body is very important. Equally important is the first emotional fuel for the mind. Imagine this scene with me: The alarm goes off, [...]

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Balance – What’s your biggest struggle?

January 18, 2010

We’re going to be focusing on balance for a few weeks.  Balance is one of the biggest issues we face as women of many roles.  I need your input!!!  Please tell me what your biggest balance struggles are so we can talk about them here!  Just put them in a comment on this post. If [...]

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Busy Week at MNCZ

January 11, 2010

Ready for a big week? Keep an eye out for your newsletter!  Tips for balancing your busy day, whats happening at MTM, and an update on Night Owl Devotions.  If you aren’t getting the newsletters take a peek over to your right and sign up! Speaking of Night Owl Devotions, it’s going to be released [...]

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Great Time to Sign Up!

January 10, 2010

Some of y’all were waiting for the next group to start up for Make Today Matter.  Tomorrow is the day – Group 17 will be starting up!  This is a great time to sign up! Let 2010 be the year you make each day matter with best-selling author Brook Noel’s proven program… Group 17 Begins [...]

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Crock Pot Turkey Breast

December 4, 2009

Another great crock pot recipe… I just love using the crock pot when it starts getting cold outside.  A simmering fragrant crock pot makes the whole house cozy somehow.  We got a nice turkey breast and I wanted a low-hassle way to prepare it so I tried this, based on a recipe from allrecipes.com.  The [...]

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Quiet Time – AM or PM?

November 30, 2009

The debate is still on over when to have quiet times/devotions.  On one side are die-hard members, official or unofficial, of the “5:00 club” who get up before the sun rises for their quiet times.  There are accountability groups for the 5:00 club and everything.  This has been around for a long time – I [...]

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November Featured Meals and Menus Recipe

November 27, 2009

If you’re looking for a new recipe for your family, check out Judy’s Slow-Cooker Barbecued Ribs from Brook Noel’s Menus and Mealtimes subscription!  Menus and Mealtimes has the yummiest recipes and the weekly menus come complete with shopping lists – very handy! Judy’s Crockery-Pot Slow-Cooker Barbecued Ribs 4 to 6 servings 4 pounds country-style ribs [...]

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MTM Mini Review – Electronic Clutter

November 16, 2009

Hey Make Today Matter gals!  If your computer is a disorganized mess like mine was, check out Brook’s Electronic Clutter Mini!  I can finally find my documents now, thanks to Brook’s system and my computer is running so much better after cleaning up the electronic junk that’s been hanging out.  This has been my favorite [...]

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Christmas Card Roundup!

November 11, 2009

It’s not too early to think Christmas cards.  In fact this is the perfect time — before the busyness of the holidays hits! Make a date with yourself in your notebook to take 30 minutes or so some day this week to grab a cup of tea and make a list of people you want [...]

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