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Organizing your thank you notes
by Sarah on Monday, December 26th, 2011 | 10 comments
I am always surprised when we hear grown people shrug off thank you notes. No, it doesn’t matter if grandma was sitting with you as you opened the gift from her; you still owe her a formal thank you note. An email won’t do either. And yes, even if you have horrible handwriting, you must ... [read more] -
9 high-tech ways to save money on school supplies
by Amy Suardi on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011 | 2 comments
Shopping for crayons, glue, and notebooks is as fun as ever. If you like your devices, it's getting even funner. Here are nine ways to save big bucks on your back-to-school bill, without leaving the comfort of your jammies. 1. Cash in Your Old Electronics Got to Nextworth.com and check to see how much your kaput ... [read more] -
Organizing school lunches: quick tips
by Sarah on Friday, August 19th, 2011 | 4 comments
On Monday, I was in Philadelphia with the NBC 10! team again - this time sharing some quick tips for packing lunches that won't sap the time of already frazzled moms. Like I mention in the video, I am super-excited about these nifty little chip/veggie and ... [read more] -
How to organize a monster truck birthday party
by Sarah on Thursday, August 18th, 2011 | 7 comments
It's no secret that my five-year-old boy, Will, is obsessed with monster trucks. So it only made sense that we theme his fifth birthday party accordingly. Good friends and family gathered in our back yard for a monster of a party. While I'm hardly a master with the camera, I snapped away with abandon, hoping ... [read more] -
College Students: Get Organized Now to Nab an Internship
by Sarah on Tuesday, August 9th, 2011 | No Comments
Given the dismal state of the economy these days, internships are becoming an increasingly important part of student life. In fact, some colleges, like Northeastern University in Boston, have made internships part of their four-year curriculum. Not only do they offer students who may be unsure of their ideal career path insight into a particular ... [read more] -
What are your tricks for making back-to-school fun & frazzle-free?
by Sarah on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 | 3 comments
It may seem hard to believe, but those lazy days of summer are almost gone. Waaaaaaaah. This summer just flew by, didn't it? Scary to think it's time to sharpen those pencils, buy some new school shoes, and get ready for a new year of school/work. But before you rush out and gorge on the ... [read more] -
Free printable: back to college shopping list
by Sarah on Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 | 6 comments
Yesterday we posted some organizational tips for soon-to-be college students, which we hope will make the entire move-in/get-settled process less harried for all those headed to school in a few weeks (and their parents). Today, we thought we'd follow that big-picture post up with a free, practical printable. To help us put a comprehensive ... [read more]











