By Carmen Coker You’re sure to find a perfectly organized home when you open up any magazine. And those pictures make you think: Man, I wish my house looked like that! Of course, the ideal home doesn’t have to be in a book, in a magazine, or on TV. You may need to look no further …
GO Quote: September 24
September 24, 2012“The greatest results in life are usually attained by simple means and the exercise of ordinary qualities. These may for the most part be summed in these two: common sense and perseverance.” – Owen Feltham
Making Sense of Your Closet For Fall
September 24, 2012It’s that time of year again. A new school year has begun and a new season has arrived, along with a change in the weather. That means, of course, that it’s time to change what’s in your closet. Out with the old, in with the new. Organizing your clothes every season is a good way …
Autumn Onset – Chores
September 24, 2012Getting your home ready for the winter takes some time, with several small things that can add up quickly. Putting these tasks on your calendar in advance can help you get them done in order, letting you enjoy autumn without paying for it with an emergency chore weekend when winter weather hits. Here are some …
School’s Back… Keep Your Home on Track!
September 20, 2012Time for teachers, time for books, time for teacher’s dirty looks (ha ha!)…and it’s also time to set up your home with an organizational system that will keep your family members on track, without cluttering it up! Where is the main hub in your home? For most, especially families, it is in the kitchen. Have …
Meal Planning – Filling Stomachs and Schedules
September 20, 2012Have you been in a dinner rut recently? Every family has their own menu of quick standbys – spaghetti with canned sauce, scrambled eggs, macaroni and cheese, pizza. You hear about how important it is to eat healthy, but end up watching well intentioned produce wilt in your crisper drawers. To make the most of …
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GO Quote: September 17
September 17, 2012“Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years; people grow old by deserting their ideals. You are as young as your faith, as old as your doubt; as young as your self-confidence, as old as your fear; as young as your hope, as old as your despair.” -Douglas MacArthur
Paperwork Organization
September 17, 2012With the start of school, suddenly we have to dig out required documents and paperwork again, searching through our filing systems for birth certificates and immunization records. If your filing system makes this a challenge, start simple. Add some colored file folders to your cabinet, and use a specific color for each category. For example, …
Back to School: The End of Chaos or Just the Start?
September 12, 2012By Monica Friel By now many kids are back in school, or just getting ready to start. This is the time of year when organizational systems are put to the test. Did you have the chance over the summer to complete all of those organizing projects that were on your list? If not, here are some …
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GO Quote: September 10
September 10, 2012“Someone has said that all living is just learning the meaning of words. That does not mean the long ten syllable words we have to look up in the dictionary. The really great words to master are short ones- work, love, joy, pain, home, child, life, death.” -Halford E. Luccock
3 Easy Ways to Get Your Paper Under Control
September 7, 2012By Joshua Zerkel Virtually every client I have – and every person I talk to – is fed up with dealing with paper. And it’s no surprise, since, like email, we have a constant influx of it that we’re simply forced to deal with. The worst part is that even though we all have paper in …
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Family Scheduling – 5 Important Tools
September 5, 2012When you’re planning out how your family spends time, it can be tricky to get everyone on the same page. Even after overcoming the first hurdle of creating a schedule that works with everyone’s busy lives, you still need reminders to help everyone stick to it. Here are five important tools to help you through …
GO Quote: September 3
September 3, 2012“The leader…is rarely the brightest person in the group. Rather they have extraordinary taste, which makes them more curators than creators. They are appreciators of talent and nurturers of talent and they have the ability to recognize valuable ideas.” – Warren G. Bennis
Scheduling Family Dinner
September 3, 2012With all the distractions of today’s busy families, it can be difficult to schedule time for family dinner. But if possible, set aside a half-hour together as a family for eating and talking about the day. As you do, remember to keep it positive – if it turns into an airing of grievances, your kids …
8 Lazy Ways to Get Organized
August 31, 2012By Carmen Coker Even if you don’t feel you have the time, money, motivation, or inclination to get organized, there are plenty of low-effort, big-win strategies for banishing clutter, saving time, and being productive. Part 1: Shopping Clutter starts at the store. You buy something you don’t need or even truly like … something you might …
Making Your Desk Work With You
August 29, 2012Ever felt like you’re fighting with your desk—like the longer you sit at it the less it seems to suit the way you work? You’re not alone. We all fight with our desks more often than we realize. We sit at them long enough to do our job and leave them cluttered and disorganized. It …
Transitioning From Summer To Autumn
August 28, 2012Summer is quickly coming to a close with the rush of autumn right on its heels. For most of us, school is beginning—bringing with it homework and extra activities. It’s time to prepare for a major shift. Here are a few things to keep in mind while you transition. Get Enough Sleep Start making smart …
Preparing for Your Financial Future
August 28, 2012Saving money is incredibly important. You never know when you’re going to need an extra thousand dollars or more. You may end up laid off and looking for work. You may have to pay for an unexpected home or car repair, or you may have medical expenses you never dreamt possible. If you’re struggling to …
GO Quote: August 27
August 27, 2012“True hope dwells on the possible, even when life seems to be a plot written by someone who wants to see how much adversity we can overcome. True hope responds to the world, to real life; it is an active effort.” -Walter Anderson
Study Space
August 27, 2012With so many aspects of life interconnected and crisscrossed with distractions, making a dedicated study space can help you focus on learning. Select a well-lit quiet corner of your home, then stock it with everything you need for studying – pencils, notepads, highlighters, etc. If you don’t have space at your home, you can put …
