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Make a Mother’s Day – Tip 3 and 4

May 4, 2014 //  by Courtney


If you are new, start here! Our goal is to Make ONE Mother’s Day with some time-saving tips or sanity-saving tips that might be basic to you – but could be genius to another mom. Let’s help each other out! (Tip 1, Tip 2)

 

Today’s Tip 3 is by Rachel

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This is my trash can. We are some trash people around my parts. We don’t have a trash compactor, but this little tricks saves a few steps. It seems simple, but I LOVE IT! My roll of extra trash bags stays in the bottom of the can. No extra steps walking to the sink. Just take one full bag out and there they are waiting for you (or your loved one with trash duty).

 

1610081_10152142921205139_921234621_nRachel is a newlywed, mom of two musical spitfires and a dear friend of mine. She uses her story of tragedy and loss and God’s unbelievable love to speak to women all over the country. I have personally been touched by her faith and joy during these years. And, she has the best southern accent on the planet – you can almost hear it when she writes.

You can read more from Rachel right here at Lil Light O’ Mine.

 

 

 

 

Today’s Tip 4 is by Me! Courtney

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These are two of our activity bins. Since they were little, I have had a junk closet typically under the stairs in both of our houses. I have shoe-box size containers (probably about 5-6 of them) – and put an activity in each of them that is ready to go. It helps when they are restless or I need to jump on a call or siblings are over each other. I hand them one and say “GO” or “PLAY THIS.” The beauty parlor one has been a favorite for years. Apparently we like to dry hair. The music one is a crowd favorite when friends come over – everyone has an instrument. There is play dough. There has been a Chick-fil-A box, a writing station for encouraging friends, a lego box – they change with ages and interests. I’d suggest a mix of things you can play with them and things they can take and go entertain themselves. Enjoy!

Courtney – that’s me. If you’re new – you can read my story here. So glad to meet you!

 

 

Have you tried Light ‘Em Up Mother’s Day style?


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I am so so glad Sara suggested that we do Light ‘Em Up leading up to Mother’s Day – we are trying some of her great ideas and it LIGHT UPS MY heart to show my kids the power of generosity. We had so much fun sneaking into the bathroom at a restaurant yesterday and leaving these wipes. More ideas like this RIGHT HERE. #LightEmUpActs.
Have a great week beautiful moms.

Category: Fun Ideas for the Home, Mom Quick Tips, PLAYing with Our Kids, Role of Mom

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About Courtney

Courtney DeFeo is most known for being a factory of ideas for families. It’s her desire to lead a life that radiates God’s love in action and His grace along the way. As a former marketing professional for corporations such as Chick-fil-A and Ketchum Public Relations, Courtney has a history of creating memorable programs and ideas that motivate others to action. She is the author of In This House, We Will Giggle, creator of ABC Scripture Cards and Virtue Cards and the kindness movement Light ‘Em Up Acts. Her latest project is a community for tween girls and their moms - found at TreasuredGirlz.com. Her house is a wreck and she hates to cook. She adores her hot, patient husband. She posts entirely too many photos of her two girls on Instagram. Connect with Courtney anytime: Twitter • Website • Facebook • Instagram

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