From Chaos to Calm
One thing you will find in every branch of the military is a command center. Those who work Command Post are responsible for any military installation’s precise and smooth operation. Why, you may ask? They are in charge of communicating with every department, anyone coming and going or involved with the base. Having a Command Center in your home can… Read More
The Coronavirus is taking the world by storm….quite literally. The media is no help, simply hyping up the panic that is now setting in. Even when the voices of reason are telling you to wash your hands and not to panic, everyone is still in panic mode. It seems that there are two kinds of people right now. Those that… Read More
Does this picture look anything like your desk? Has your workspace become your storage space? My husband often says that a clear space is nothing but a catch-all. He’s not wrong ya’ll. For some reason, a clear space is the perfect place to put this down for “just a minute”. The next thing you know, there are piles of things… Read More
One thing most families all have in common is a family calendar. This is usually part of the family’s Command Center. In our home, for many years, this was a dry erase calendar in our kitchen and a paper planner on my desk in the dining room. How did family members add events, appointments, etc.? Lots and lots of sticky… Read More
It’s that time of year were everything is red, pink and white. Hearts are everywhere and you are bound to receive at least one Valentine. Regardless if you think Valentine’s Day is a greeting card holiday or not, little love notes and Valentines will creep into your home, purse, desk very soon. If you have kids, multiply that by 50…. Read More
Traveler’s Notebooks, otherwise known as string planners, are the easy choice for those who love planners but want to customize. You can have planners for all kinds of things. The best things about it, is you can switch them out to create whatever your heart’s desire. If you are unfamiliar with traveler’s notebooks and setting one up, this will be… Read More
“What’s for dinner?” In parenting world, that is right up there with “Are we there yet?”. Yet, there is a simple solution for it all. Menu Planning. That’s right, a weekly or even monthly menu can make dinner or any meals so much easier. Menu Planning: How to Let’s break down how to get started on menu planning. How many… Read More
Legos are an amazing toy that have been around seemingly forever. Every child, regardless of gender, plays with Legos. They can build anything within their imagination or con follow a set of instructions to build amazing creations. But Legos are not without the negatives. As parents, we feared entering a messy bedroom, knowing we would inadvertently step on at least… Read More
Do you have an extra person living in your house? The one that does all the things? We have someone in our house named “Not Me”. There’s a little trick to make “Not Me” move out once and for all : Color Coding. Color Coding: Where to start This can be a fun activity that the whole family can be… Read More
Memory keeping is a tricky thing. What do you keep? How do you keep it? Where do you keep it? There is scrapbooking, pictures, memory books, so many options. That’s what makes memory jars so great! They are both functional (memory keeping) and decorative (fun things in a jar!). I discovered memory jars last year and tried it out. I… Read More
Having a word of the year can be a powerful tool. We are starting not only a new year, but a new decade. If you have never chosen a word to define your year, this is the time! Definition of Your Word of the Year What do you want this year to look like? How do you want it to… Read More
Books and reading have also been huge part of my life from childhood to present. The quote from Marcus Tullius Cicero “A room without books is like a body without a soul” has always resonated with me.
The last 20 years I have become a preschool teacher, child care owner and director, homeschool mom, LuLaRoe retailer, professional organizer and now blogger.
My variety of experiences and interests will bring new ideas to organizing and preparing! Read More…
