Organizing Summer Fun When Everyone is Bored – A Crazy Dinner
This idea came from a dear friend who is always having fun with her family! I wrote the following blog post when we were foster parents for teenage girls … Last week as we sat down for dinner, the...
View ArticleGetting Organized for School – Start the Night Before
Wouldn’t you love to have a peaceful, stress-free morning tomorrow? Starting the night before can help eliminate the rush and push, getting your day off to a pleasant and calm start. This is a blog...
View ArticleGetting Organized for School – Organizing Homework without Battles
I repeat this blog post every year because homework can be such a battlefield! Having trouble getting your child to do homework? Or does homework seem to stretch out over an unusually long time? When...
View ArticleBack-to-School Organizing Tips from 10-Year Olds
I ran this blog post last year and thought it deserves another look! It’s a letter to Heloise from an elementary teacher, listing some great organizing tips from her students: “DEAR HELOISE: I read...
View ArticleGetting Organized for School – Organizing Homework Papers
When we were foster parents, we usually had at least one child who lost homework papers, assignments, etc. One of our foster daughters came up with a wonderful idea: a colorful plastic expandable file...
View ArticleDestressing Christmas – Already? … Yep!
If you really want to destress your holidays, start now! Twelve Tips to Destressing Christmas has a plethora of ideas to help make your celebrations meaningful and joy-filled. Things like being...
View ArticleGetting Organized for School – Organizing Papers and Assignments
When we were foster parents, we usually had at least one child who lost homework papers, assignments, etc. One of our foster daughters came up with a wonderful idea: a colorful plastic expandable file...
View ArticleA New Organizing Resource – The Sensory Child Gets Organized: Proven Systems...
I came across a new organizing resource for parents of sensory children: The Sensory Child Gets Organized: Proven Systems for Rigid, Anxious, or Distracted Kids. I haven’t read it yet, but I want to!...
View ArticleDIY Closet Door Storage
In my internet quest for clever organizing and storage ideas, here’s a brilliant one – inside-the-closet-door storage! It reminds me of pantry storage, but creates additional storage in any room! Great...
View ArticlePlanning for the Worst – The Importance of Choosing Guardians for Your Children
Making a will is not something that is a pleasant thought. However, for the sake of your children, it is essential A few days ago I was reminded of this as I spoke with a friend whose relative died...
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