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summer organizing

• 3 smart strategies for organizing a sane summer schedule for your kids

  by Sarah on Thursday, July 12th, 2012  |  No Comments

  
  Summer is a magical time for children. It’s a time for discovery; it’s when imaginations take flight and lasting friendships are formed. But for parents, the loosey-goosey schedules that come with this season can be fairly frustrating, especially for stay-at-home moms and their caregivers. With the structure of the school year gone, it’s easier than ... [read more]

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• by Alicia on Friday, July 15th, 2011  |  No Comments

  Summer is the time to organize those household jobs that require good weather, so make your master list and plan out your weekends. A new roof, new windows, a paint job or even a new patio can not only keep your home looking great, but will help it keep its value.

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• by Alicia on Tuesday, July 12th, 2011  |  No Comments

  Create a Beach Basket of sorts! Place everything non-perishable that you use at the beach or pool in the basket – then you just have to grab and go. Don’t forget sunscreen, towels, flip flops and a good book (on your kindle?).

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• by Alicia on Monday, July 11th, 2011  |  No Comments

  Make a list of everything you will need at the beach and get your family to contribute as well – then on those family beach days, you can just go down the list of what to pack.

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• by Alicia on Thursday, July 7th, 2011  |  No Comments

  Keep a tube of sunscreen where your kids keep their flip flops and shoes – so they remember to put it on before they go outside.

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• by Alicia on Friday, July 1st, 2011  |  No Comments

  July 4 is here – pulling our patio furniture and dusting off the grill! If you use a gas grill, be sure and test the gas level before you start using the grill to be sure you have enough for your first grilling session.

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• by Alicia on Tuesday, May 10th, 2011  |  No Comments

  Check with your local visitor and convention bureau (even their website) to find out what local attractions you may have missed and add that to your summer to-do list!

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