Day Three No cooking tonight! Order a pizza and enjoy it on living room floor, picnic style) with your kids.

Day Four Encourage your children to read their favorite comics to you this morning.

Day Five Write three pages in your journal regarding any challenge your family is currently facing. Write as quickly as you can without picking up your pen or crossing anything out. This is a powerful tool for problem-solving and for developing a sense of trust in yourself, as you tap wisdom of your own mind.

Day Six As you go about your day with your family, be on lookout for ten positive, beautiful things about each of them, your home, or your home life that you haven't noticed before. Challenge yourself to maintain this heightened awareness.

Day Seven Brainstorm at least five of your own family soul snacks: brief activities that will nurture your spirit while helping you reconnect with your family. If you need inspiration, choose any of three Soul Snacks booklets, each featuring 100 ideas: Soul Snacks for Families, Soul Snacks for Mothers, and Soul Snacks for Women (available here: http://www.momscape.com/soulsnacks ).

A meaningful and fulfilled life can be surprising simple. Start with a few moments each day specially devoted to renewing your spirit--and your emphasis on gifts in your life.

5. You reach into your closet and put together a fabulous outfit in about 30 seconds because everything coordinates and is ready to wear.

6. You leave house on time in mornings because you have prepared night before.

7. You enjoy meals at home. Dinner is planned and you never find yourself out of something at last minute. The kitchen is organized so clean up is easier.

8. You enjoy leisure time with your family and friends because rest of your life is under control.

9. You don't worry about money because you budget and plan well. You are well-paid because you are efficient at work.

10. You don't have a weight problem because meals are planned in advance to avoid caloric fast-foods. Your day is planned to include exercise time.