Ways to Save Keepsakes Without Generating Clutter Here are a few ideas I have used that I hope will add to the chances of keep our memories for the future: 1. Frame it- make a beautiful poster. Frame special ones and put them in their rooms, family room, any where. You can even do a collage! You [...]
Archive for the ‘School’ Category
24 Apr
School Paperwork
SCHOOL PAPERS Is paper taking over your home? Do you groan each time you check the mail? Are the contents of your children’s backpack waiting to take over your dining table? Help is available to control paper, and it may be simpler than you think. 1. Create a command center. Create a regular place where [...]
17 Aug
A Mom’s Prayer-First Day of School
Here we are again, Lord. Their backpacks are loaded and their faces are scrubbed and their lunch accounts are full. And I know you’ll walk with them, Lord. You always do. But a mom still has to ask. Will You walk with them? Will You whisper to them what they need to hear, when I’m [...]
15 Aug
School Stuff (Part 2 of 2) Papers
Here are some really neat suggestions to help with Papers and other items for School! At The Beginning Of The School Year Designate A Large Envelope For Each Child’s School Papers School papers are most useful for the school year they are issued, so start each school year off fresh with a big folder or [...]
11 Aug
School Stuff (Part 1 of 2) ~ The Basics
Is paper taking over your home? Do you groan each time you check the mail? Are the contents of your children’s backpack waiting to take over your dining table? Help is available to control paper, and it may be simpler than you think. 1. Create a command center. Create a regular place where all paper [...]
8 Aug
Back to School-Basic Organization
Move over, summer–a new school year is coming! With the start of school, families face new organization challenges. School bells ring–and so do early-morning alarm clocks. Shorter autumn days bring a hectic round of sports, activities and events, and calendars fill with cryptic notes. Can the holidays be far behind? Get organized now for the [...]
4 Aug
Back to School Beginning Hints
Make Life Easier! Pack lunches the night before and refrigerate! Make sure backpacks are packed and ready to go the night before. Create a homework center. Stock with extra crayons and supplies needed to complete homework. Make sure it’s not near a t.v. Lay out clothes the night before. Remember kids need to make as [...]
1 Aug
Children’s Room-Some Basic Tips
Decluttering, Organization and Cleaning 1. Take a child’s eye view. Get down to your child’s eye level to help him or her get organized. Look at your child’s space, storage, furniture and possessions from his or her vantage point. The view may surprise you! Adult furniture and organizing systems don’t translate well to children’s needs. [...]
23 May
Gifts For any Occasion
Help! I need a gift! “What can I get for….”? Well if you have run out of ideas or need to get a jump start, I have some solutions for you. First of all let me just mention that GIFTS do not have to be expensive or big. Great gifts come [...]
8 Apr
Keepsakes without Clutter
Ways to Save Keepsakes Without Generating Clutter Here are a few ideas I have used that I hope will add to the chances of keep our memories for the future: 1. Frame it- make a beautiful poster. Frame special ones and put them in their rooms, family room, any where. You can even do a [...]
