roselounsbury
I’m a professional organizer and triplet mama who grew up in the thumb of Michigan (yes, that's what it's officially called!) and moved to Dayton in 2004. I taught middle school Language Arts for seven years and recently started my own professional organizing company–called Less (OrganizeWithLess.com). I love organizing, reading, writing, exercising, and snuggling with my husband and kids.
Keeping the Faith
Sometimes you need to have faith in someone else's faith. I learned this one Christmas Eve eight years ago.
The pain had started the day before. Twingy cramps that left me doubled-over. After a morning...
Here’s to Starting the Conversation
This summer, my husband and I took the kids to see Finding Dory. As soon as we sat down, we heard a loud yowling from the other side of the theater. I looked over and saw a...
How I Got My Kids to Eat Kohlrabi… and Other Weird Vegetables
As I type, my husband is peeling and chopping beets for dinner. We will serve these beets, along with other winter root vegetables, as a side dish to our three 7-year-olds. Before you think...
Taking the Work Out of Homework
As a triplet mama and former middle school teacher, I have a complicated relationship with homework. When I was teaching, I felt pressure when parents asked, "Why doesn't Junior have homework?" Was I depriving their child of the...
The Joy of Missing Out
Last weekend my family did nothing. No festivals, no kids' sports, no playdates, no birthday parties, no get-togethers with friends or extended family.
It was awesome.
Now don't get me wrong. I love my city, my extended...