Organize a Graduation Open House, Cheap, Easy Recipes and Tips

May and June mean graduation open houses. Are you hosting an open house? Here are some tips for planning an easy, inexpensive, festive buffet. This party planning guide includes recipes, serving and cleanup tips, crowd control and guest organization. If you are Type A OCD ADD DIY parent like me, you manage the whole show and not make time to visit. Here are planning, purchasing, preparation, serving and clean-up tips for a perfect open house. Graduation Party Food Tips: Plan a Festive Graduation Party Buffet Without Going Broke or Crazy!

How to Clean Up the House in a Hurry!

Realtor's Guide to Quick Household Clean-up Clean the house in 10 fast easy steps with this guide. Written from the perspective of one who has readied many houses for realtor showings. Use this super-fast cleanup guide any time you need to get the house in shape quick. Use these quick tidy-ups when you're out of energy but still want a semi-clean environment. I do these when I walk into a mess, I'm on empty and ready to blow. Trust me, the family jumps in fast to help. If mama ain't happy I WILL make sure no one else is either! View more »

Multitask: Get Your Work Done and Entertain Your Toddler

How to Occupy a Toddler and Still Get Work Done Great multitasking tips and ideas for ways to entertain and occupy a toddler and still get your housework done. View more »