Confessions of an Overworked Mom

10/21/2026

Looking for something different to make with ground beef? 🍅

This North African Meatball Stew is packed with flavor from cumin, garlic, cilantro, and fresh mint. The meatballs simmer right in the tomato sauce, making it an easy one-skillet dinner!

Serve over couscous for a comforting weeknight meal.

Get the recipe here 👇

If you're looking for an easy ground beef dinner with plenty of flavor, this North African meatball stew is a delicious option. Tender beef meatballs simmer in a tomato sauce seasoned with cumin, garlic, cilantro,

10/11/2026

Do you have reusable shopping bags stuffed in drawers, piled in the kitchen, or scattered around your car? 🛍️

I've put together some easy ways to organize reusable shopping bags without spending a fortune on storage products!

From simple baskets to hooks and clever car storage ideas, these tips will help you keep your bags organized and ready for your next grocery trip.

🏡 Read the tips here: https://confessionsofanover-workedmom.com/organize-reusable-shopping-bags/

How do you store your reusable grocery bags? I'd love to hear your ideas!

Learn how to organize reusable shopping bags in a small space with easy, budget-friendly storage ideas for your kitchen, car, and entryway.

10/09/2026

(ad) 🍓🍊 Have you tried Naked Sparkling Energy?

I recently tried the Strawberry Lemonade and Orange flavors from and shared my thoughts on the blog!

If you're curious about these sparkling energy drinks, check out my review of both flavors.

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Naked Sparkling Energy is a canned sparkling energy drink from Naked Nutrition. The drinks are designed to provide an energy boost in a convenient ready-to-drink format.

10/01/2026

🍎 If you still have apples to use up, here's something a little different!

This homemade Apple Mint Jelly combines sweet apples with fresh mint for a delicious fall jelly that's perfect on toast or biscuits.

Have you ever made jelly with apples before?

I love apples and this is one of my favorite fall jam recipes. Make Confessions of an Overworked Mom's Apple and Mint Jelly recipe.

09/26/2026

🎁 Does anyone else have a collection of wrapping paper, gift bags, tissue paper and ribbon hiding in different closets?

I put together some simple ideas for keeping gift wrapping supplies organized when you don't have a lot of storage space—including ways to use under-the-bed and closet storage you may already have.

How many gift bags are you currently saving to reuse? 😊

Learn how to organize wrapping paper, gift bags, tissue paper, ribbon, and bows when you don't have much storage space.

09/17/2026

🍂 Is your entryway already starting to fill up with coats, shoes and bags?

I put together 7 simple ways to control fall and winter entryway clutter — and you don't need to buy a bunch of new storage containers to do it.

What causes the most clutter by your door: shoes, coats, mail, or something else?

Learn how to organize a small entryway for fall and winter. Declutter coats, boots, bags, and mail without buying more storage.

09/11/2026

🍎 Apple season is one of my favorite parts of fall here in Vermont.

We have so many orchards nearby, and I'm always fascinated by the old apple trees you can still find growing wild in places. This old-fashioned apple cake is one of my favorite ways to use those apples—and your kitchen smells amazing while it's baking. 🍂

https://confessionsofanover-workedmom.com/autumn-recipes-harvest-heirloom-apple-cake-recipe/

I'm curious: Did your family have an apple tree when you were growing up? And if you did, do you remember what kind it was?

If you're looking for a delicious heirloom apple cake recipe, try this Harvest Heirloom Apple Cake Recipe. It's perfect for autumn entertaining.

09/08/2026

🍂 This is the time of year when I start looking at everything coming out of the garden and thinking, “How am I going to use all of this before it goes bad?” 😂

I love being able to put a little bit of summer away for the colder months.

Did your mother or grandmother preserve food for winter? And do you still do it today?

Here’s one of the ways I’m using the harvest:

Are you wondering how to pick and store fresh fall apples? It's almost apple season again, and I am looking forward to picking apples at our local orchard.

09/06/2026

🌿 Garden to table! 🌿

Today I made a batch of nasturtium and chive butter using herbs and edible flowers from my own garden. I already know this is going to be delicious melted over a hot baked potato! 🥔🌸

I’m trying to become more self-sufficient little by little—growing more of our own food, learning to preserve what we grow, and making more things from scratch. There’s something incredibly satisfying about knowing that something as simple as flavored butter started right in my own garden. 💚

Have you ever made a flavored butter with herbs or flowers from your garden? What would you put in yours? 🌱

09/06/2026

I’m always looking for ways to decorate for the holidays without buying *another* box of stuff that I’ll have to store later. 😂

So I’ve been playing around with color-changing smart light bulbs that can completely change the feel of a room with a tap.

🎃 Orange or purple for Halloween
🦃 Warm, cozy colors for Thanksgiving
🎄 Red, green or festive colors for Christmas
❤️ Pink or red for Valentine’s Day
🇺🇸 Red, white and blue for summer celebrations

And when the holiday is over? Just change the color and keep using the same bulbs!

I put together some of my favorite ideas for using one smart light bulb for different holidays and everyday decorating.

👉 One Smart Light Bulb, So Many Holiday Decorating Ideas:

Discover easy holiday decorating ideas using color-changing smart bulbs. Change colors, brightness and lighting effects for Halloween, Christmas, parties and more.