Hurricane season has already begun! Ever since Katrina and New Orleans years ago, we are all on alert for the worst. Our family is vigilant about hurricanes due to Ike as well. We were without power for 14 days! With this in mind, here is our family preparedness check list. Not sure where […]
Our family celebrates big and little events in life! Whether a birthday, anniversary or holiday, family traditions mean everything to us. It is gathering together and enjoying our time that makes an event special. And we like to keep things super simple! Create your team. Special events are even more fun when everyone has a […]
Life has a way of “happening!” You just never know when an emergency is going to come along. So what do we need to be organized just in case? Our family recently had a medical emergency of this unforeseen type. We rushed to the hospital with the bare minimum for a day or two stay. […]
Taking time to rejuvenate is something I share with all women. We are constantly nurturing others and need to “put on our own oxygen mask first.” This is exactly what I did this weekend as I attended my college reunion last weekend. I am a lover of learning and am always eager to return […]
Did you know the end is just as important as the beginning? Closings, completions and round ups make for great celebration. Here are a few baby steps to get this school year “done.” Spend an hour culling through all the papers that have come home this year. Decide what is precious and sneak the rest […]
These are a few of my favorite things! Love label makers! These make everyone’s life easier! You can find where it is, where it goes and everyone in the family can put things away. Dymo Letra Tag and Brother P Touch are my faves. Desktop paper sorters come in lots of styles. My favorites open […]
Summer is just around the corner! For our family that means time by the pool, time to relax and time for family fun! The key to summer is knowing what works for your family. 1. Keep a routine that works. Everyone still needs a good night’s rest and great yummy healthy food! Delicious summer […]
Love lists and don’t want to reinvent them? Then ListPlanIt is for you! I was thrilled to meet Jennifer Tankersley and purchase a professional subscription to ListPlanIt. To quote their website, “ It is a place where those who simply love lists and those in need of a little assistance in mental organization can […]
This guest post is written by Meredith Delap, an amazing organized mom who inspires me! When it comes to staying organized with our small childrens’ clothing, there are so many challenges. If you can somehow manage to figure out a laundry system that works, you still have to deal with the ever-present problem of outgrown clothes. […]
This weekend I worked with a team of teachers to organize a storage closet they shared. The closet had become totally unfunctional, being blocked on the floor with extra supplies and other clutter. I had high hopes for this project, but the teachers exceeded my expectations! In 2 hours they had cleared the clutter completely! […]
