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The ultimate guide to curating memories for scrapbooking slackers
by Sarah on Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012 | 3 comments
Scrapbooking. There’s something truly wonderful about that concept, isn't there? The idea of gorgeous volumes, one for each major family event (or year), standing spine-to-spine on a shelf in the living room for all to enjoy is simply wonderful to imagine. Too bad reality gets in the way of those memory-curating fantasies, right? Most people are ... [read more] -
7 sure signs it’s time to fire super-mom
by Sarah on Monday, April 2nd, 2012 | 31 comments
My alarm didn't go off on Saturday morning at 6am as I had programmed it to. Darn it. After a full week of working until 1-2am each night and, of course, staying up until 11pm on Friday dreaming of all the personal assistants I could hire if my Mega Millions ticket was a winner, I ... [read more] -
Reader Question: I’m chronically disorganized, are my kids destined to be too?
by Sarah on Friday, March 9th, 2012 | 9 comments
Last night we received a heartfelt post on our facebook wall. It was such an important question that I didn't want to dash off a quick or glib answer or be limited to the character count allowed by Facebook. So I'm answering it here on our blog. Our reader asked: I am beyond hopeless when ... [read more] -
15 cures for your toy hangover
by Sarah on Monday, January 23rd, 2012 | 7 comments
As I settled back into my routines this week, I had a fleeting thought: did the holidays even happen this year? One glance at the playroom confirms it most certainly did. And good GAWD, this momma needs to learn restraint! The onslaught of toys has completely overwhelmed our rather simple organization system consisting of ... [read more] -
What the military can teach us about organization
by Sarah on Friday, November 11th, 2011 | 2 comments
Today we salute the incredible men and women who have bravely served our country. As we do, let's also consider the powerful lessons the military teaches us about getting organized. Teamwork From their first day in boot camp, recruits become members of a unit. In training, it doesn't matter who crosses a finish line first or ... [read more] -
Tool: Free Printable Kid’s Morning Routine Chart
by Sarah on Thursday, November 10th, 2011 | 3 comments
Mornings are hectic. Having to get kids up and ready for school makes it even more so. But they become a whole lot easier once your child learns how to adopt a positive morning habit...and do it on autopilot. Use this chart to reinforce four simple behaviors with your child. The routine can be done before or ... [read more] -
Tool: Free Printable Kid’s Schedule Sheet
by Sarah on Thursday, November 3rd, 2011 | 11 comments
Routines are by definition second nature – effortless.And if there’s one thing you want as a parent, it is to make organizational routines absolutely effortless for your children. Teach them when they are young how to master the fundamental organizational task of planning their day or week ahead of time – and they will thank ... [read more]
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