Entries by Ellen

Moving Day!

  Moving is an arduous task at best. Take all your stuff, stuff it in a box, stuff it in a truck or storage, and unstuff it! Now this is not for sissies!  In the last few weeks several moving jobs have been a priority. So here is a short list of what I have […]

Busy Family’s Guide to Getting Organized Teleclass

Fall means getting back to business for families: the business of school, work and life.  Join me for a free teleclass and get your family off to a great start for the school year. ·                    Establish a family mission statement ·                    Begin building a cohesive family team ·                    Generate House Rules and Standard Operating Procedures […]

Come see me at The Woodlands Home Show

5 Steps to Simplify and Organize Your Home Downsizing? Right sizing? Empty Nester? Transition with a new baby? Learn the simple ways to make a difference for your home and create peace of mind for you and your family! www.woodlandsshows.com SATURDAY & SUNDAY, August 29 & 30, 2009 SHOW HOURS Saturday from 9am – 7pm Sunday […]

Organizing and Academic Success

  School just started and already there are possibly some anxious moments of lost homework, a disheveled backpack and unknown test dates. Whether it’s keeping track of homework or remembering to bring home a backpack, all students need to be organized to succeed in school. For many students academic challenges are often due to disorganization. Organizing for academic […]

Make a difference with Recycling

The International Association of Electronics Recyclers reports that “Each year we scrap 400 million units of electronics in the US.”   Many times we want to recycle to make a difference and just don’t know all the resources. This is a short list of ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. www.houstongreenscene.org www.newliving.net www.executiverecycle.com  recycles computers and […]

Family Meeting

Families are busier than ever.  To keep up with your events and to keep your family communicating hold a weekly “family meeting”. Families need time to prioritize, know what is coming up, talk through all the activities, and cultivate your relationships.  Choose a day and time each week to hold the family meeting to share […]

Organizing your car (maintenance)

Organizing your car means having handy access for the things you need, when you need them, without having an accident to get to them. What about maintaining your organized car? If your car is “trashed” regularly, here are some hints to help you easily keep it in order. Empty trash at each stop along the […]

Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricane season begins on June 1 and extends until November 1.  Being ready has different meanings depending on whether you stay or leave your home.  Having been through 2 major hurricanes in 3 years,  Houstonians want to be prepared.  September is National Preparedness Month too! Important papers In a small portable safe, organize these documents: copy of passport, […]