Entries by Ellen

Resilience and Organizing

      Resilience is the ability to bounce back, overcome obstacles, work through a problem, get back on your horse.   Fall down seven times………. get up eight.   There are times we feel that we can’t just get up that last time. That’s when resilience comes into play.  We have all experienced that […]

Top Down Planner

    As you might guess, I am a big fan of planners! Your planner is a tool to help you process and plan.  We all have our favorites.  Here’s one I’d like to introduce you to that I have recently found.   Top Down Planner  was created to help you achieve your goals by […]

6 Organizing Survival Strategies

    Organizing can make the difference whether your survive or thrive.  You’ve lost your keys, you’ve lost a check and you have lost your mind!  The more you have going on, the more important organizing can be.  Organizing helps you feel and look put together.  Here are 6 baby steps for organizing to help […]

Student success: Apps and more

  Student success depends on organization.  That organization includes recording, planning and executing assignments.  It requires attention and focus during school and after school. In the 21st century, education has moved beyond paper and pencil to technology in and out of the classroom.  Apps are a great way to add organization to your student’s work. […]

3 Tips from Tidying Up

  Is it surprising that a tiny book about the art of decluttering and organizing is on the New York Times best seller list for weeks?  Vogue, Good Housekeeping and the Today Show have tested Ms. Marie Kondo’s Konmari method.  It’s a topic and technique that has merit.  The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up is […]

3 Back to School Tips for Busy Parents

  The school year starts off in a few weeks. It’s a mad dash from August to June with dates, activities, homework, dinner and more.  As parents we are striving for a level of organization and sanity.  These three back to school tips will make your year more organized and less chaotic. Weekly planning time […]

Technology and Online School Access

  Schools are updating technology and requiring all families to have online access.  It’s quite a transition for both the schools and for families.  It takes just a little bit to be more tech savvy but it’s here to stay.  Get up to speed this fall with online school access technology.   Technology for online […]