Entries by Ellen

Goal setting for the new year

Trying to make a change?  Here are some thoughtful resources  to begin the process! 10 Questions to Ask Yourself http://www.huffingtonpost.com/levi-benshmuel/tired-of-new-years-resolu_b_801668.html My Specific Goals by MomAgenda http://www.momagenda.com/printable/index.html Organize to Revitalize http://dallisonlee.com/blog/2010/12/27/resolutions-are-a-waste-of-time/ Zig Ziglar’s Seven Steps to Goal Setting

Time for a Picker Upper from the Houston Chronicle

Most of us have too much stuff. It’s tough to resist the latest gadget in a consumer-oriented society. Sentimental attachments are difficult to break. And often, we’re simply too overwhelmed to declutter. Life transitions and work overload get in the way.  The situation has fueled a growing demand for professional organizers to help sort through […]

Elegant Holiday Decorating Made Easy

Thank you to Leslie Sarmiento for this guest post on making your home merry and bright!   Holiday decorating is an American tradition. No matter what kind of year you’ve had, the holidays always seem to conjure up images and memories of a magical time. Holiday decorating allows you to capture some of that magic and bring […]

Homemade Holiday Gifts

Homemade gifts are gifts from the heart.  We all have ornaments on our tree made by our children when they or we were young.  We have cherished small table top decorations in the same way.  Some ideas for homemade holiday gifts: Create a family cookbook.  You can print it or give it on a flash drive […]

Clutter Free Holiday Gifts

    Celebrate the season with new  meaning!  There is something powerful about the holiday season and gift giving.  View this site the advent conspiracy and see if you agree!  Clutter free holiday gifts are a great way to share experiences, not stuff. www.adventconspiracy.org   At this time of year we can teach our children about […]

Holiday time line

It here already! The holiday fun has started!  With a myriad of activities, events, and tasks, the best way to approach the holidays is with a holiday time line.  Start with a family meeting to talk about all the special parts of the holiday season.  What makes the holiday special for each family member? Make a […]

Thanksgiving Preparations: Food for Thought for the Early Bird and Procrastinator

  It’s all about the food at this time of year! And getting your Thanksgiving dinner together takes planning and organizing.  Some of us start our plans in early November and some of us start…well…not too early! Early bird preparations Getting the menu together early is a good first step!  Our family continues the tradition […]