Organizing is simply as means to an end
Trying to coordinate your family’s schedule can seem like a monumental task. Work responsibilities for mom and dad, extracurricular activities for the kids, trying to fit in chores and family time – how can you possibly manage it with only 24 hours in the day? All it takes is a little advance planning! Set Up [...]
Why is it that the freezer is on top when we spend most of our time accessing the refrigerator. We’ve got to crouch down to get in there and find what we’re looking for. Then we’re surprised when stuff gets lost at the back and the bottom of this contraption. I’ve had a side-by-side, which is [...]
Airline travel ain’t what it used to be! First, there’s basically no more “free” food, unless you want to consider a tiny bag of peanuts a sufficient snack. And now that most airlines are charging for checked bags, lightening your load is a good idea. There is a way to get around these little annoyances, [...]
Years ago, I was a hugely loyal fan of Southern Living Magazine. For years, I received a monthly subscription and there were several years where I purchased the holiday book that contained wonderful recipes. Fast-forward ten years and I no longer have the subscription or the books (part of my moving decluttering…sorry, Southern Living), but [...]
Pre-holiday decluttering… It doesn’t matter if we’ve been naughty or nice, pre-holiday is the best time to declutter to make room for the slew of new stuff. Think of this process as a way to create a space for what’s on your holiday list. If you’ve asked Santa for some new books, consider purging some [...]
If there’s one thing that makes me jump out of bed, it’s coffee. Yes, “I’m Stacey, and I’m a coffeeholic!” I go to sleep thinking about that first cup of coffee in the morning. My two-cup minimum in the morning and a pick me up in the afternoon satisfies my coffee craving. The nicest thing [...]
Make your workspace a place you love to be whether it’s writing a special note to a friend, paying bills, or signing permission slips. Here’s the Shopping List: 1. Bella 3-ring Binders – Purple shown (available in 7 different colors) $55. each Great for phone lists and schedules—anything you need to refer to but don’t [...]
We are about 60 days from Christmas, which means it’s time to take a family photo for the Holiday card. Have a friend take one of the family or simply take one of just the kids. A simple way to get a good photo is to start by dressing the children in something fun—an outfit [...]
There’s something to be said for a routine. In my last post, Turning a Negative into a Positive, I was inspired by Jen Singer, who has a blog called Momma Said, when she tweeted “Blogging is like breastfeeding: The more you write, the more you produce.” This tweet, albeit comical and a little awkward for [...]
I used to think that venting was a good idea. That getting something off your chest was better than proverbially holding it in and making your vessel a toxic space. Well, I’ve changed my mind. Call it a woman’s right, being a Gemini, or what you will, but I’m keeping more and more to myself [...]
