organizing
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Cool Organizing Find: Les Mess Cards
by Alicia on Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 | 2 comments
As a mom of an eight year old, Lucy, I am always looking for easy ways to get her to help out more in cleaning up and getting organized. I try to make helping out a game but at times I just run out of creativity and ideas….then I came across this great card ... [read more] -
Book Excerpt: The Organized Mom: Simplify Life for You and Baby One Step at a Time
by Sarah on Monday, May 24th, 2010 | 1 comment
Excerpt from The Organized Mom: Simplify Life for You and Baby One Step at a Time By Stacey Crew Published by Adams Media Transitional Organizing: What Is It? Major life changes and transitions are generally what throw people into the greatest state of disorganization. Think about these common scenarios: A job change: Changing jobs requires physical and ... [read more] -
Do the Hard Things First – It’s Actually Easier!
by Stephanie Dickison on Thursday, March 25th, 2010 | 1 comment
Even organizational experts have tasks they don’t like doing. The author of It’s Hard to Make a Difference If You Can’t Find Your Keys, Marilyn Paul, PhD, confesses that she does not enjoy checking things off her to do list. Gasp! We all have a drawer or a file or pile that stumps us. It’s completely normal folks. ... [read more] -
3 Simple Organizing Truths That Can Change Your Life
by Stephanie Dickison on Friday, March 5th, 2010 | 3 comments
Sometimes it just takes the way someone says something for it to click for you. I hope that happens for you today. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by how much you have and much there is to do, know that it is possible to get out under of it. And it just so happens that they are ... [read more] -
What I’ve Learned from Doing My Taxes
by Stephanie Dickison on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 | 1 comment
It’s strange. I shouldn’t dislike doing taxes so much. They shouldn’t make me grumbly at all. Mine are easy compared to most people. And I love nothing more than to be incredibly organized and have a system for everything, so taxes should just be like everything else. It should feel good to be filing away items ... [read more] -
Sometimes All It Takes to Get Organized is a Small Change
by Stephanie Dickison on Friday, February 5th, 2010 | No Comments
February is a funny month. We get itchy in every sense of the word – dry skin from the intense wind and cold, cabin fever from staying indoors for so long, and irritable because nothing seems to be working. Everything has slowed to a halt and you feel stuck. Sometimes all it takes is a little ... [read more] -
Getting Organized Can Mean a Prettier Space
by Stephanie Dickison on Monday, January 25th, 2010 | 1 comment
A lot of people look at “getting organized” as this huge boring chore. But really, it’s an opportunity to not only streamline and ease your daily life, but make it beautiful to look at and fun to you. We are so lucky now to have gorgeous – and affordable - storage items to choose from. Here are some ... [read more] -
5 Simple Ways to Get Organized Right Now!
by Stephanie Dickison on Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 | 2 comments
The prospect of “getting organized” can seem overwhelming. After all, there is so much to do now that it’s the new year. But it really only takes a few small steps to starting the process. And it’s much easier than you think. All it takes is putting a few quick systems in place, and boom! You’ll finally ... [read more] -
Monday’s Double Shot:Hanukkah & Birthday Week Organization
by Alicia on Monday, December 14th, 2009 | No Comments
I must say, this is quite the busy week in the Rockmore house. Hanukkah started last Friday night and while it officially ends this Friday the 18th, for us it isn’t over until the last Hanukkah party we are hosting is done and that is Sunday the 20th. But that is only part ... [read more] -
Storing Holiday Decorations Inexpensively and With Ease
by Alicia on Friday, December 11th, 2009 | 1 comment
There is nothing like the Holiday Season. But great as it may be, don’t you find that you are already dreading having to put it all the stuff away and clean it all up? Well fret not, here are a few tips to make the holiday decoration clean up easy (and inexpensive). 1. ... [read more]
