I love spring for many reasons: warmer weather, celebrating my birthday, blooming flowers, and most of all because it’s time for spring cleaning! While those two words may not generate the same excitement for you, follow these tips and I promise, you’ll start the season with a bounce in your step, clear space in your mind, and a better organized home. 1. To avoid what I … [Read more...] about Six Tips to Help You Get Organized This Spring
8 Tips For Getting Your Kids Packed for Summer Camp
The first year I sent my children to camp, I began preparations several months in advance. I ordered the camp logo items, purchased horseback riding boots, and soccer cleats (for a child who hates soccer and thinks horses are smelly), and had labels ironed or sewn into every last sock. Now, five years later, I pack two days before the trunks leave, and it couldn’t be … [Read more...] about 8 Tips For Getting Your Kids Packed for Summer Camp
Every Sport Under the Sun: Keeping it Organized
Between baseball, football, tennis, and basketball, my son needs his own social secretary just to run his extracurricular activities. Sadly, that’s me! And although my daughter “only” plays tennis and basketball, she too has her share of uniforms, practice outfits, sneakers and gear. What’s the best way to organize all this equipment, not to mention the logistics? Here … [Read more...] about Every Sport Under the Sun: Keeping it Organized
Mom Cheats: Simple Daily Shortcuts That Fight Clutter
Although there’s nothing I love more than spending an entire day blissfully organizing my home, I recognize that this is not everyone’s idea of nirvana. If the thought of spending the day organizing is daunting, I recommend spending a few minutes every day to keep clutter at bay. This way, you can maintain organization without putting in a lot of time or energy. So, in … [Read more...] about Mom Cheats: Simple Daily Shortcuts That Fight Clutter
Taking the Scary out of Halloween Planning
As a child, the whole concept of Halloween seems too good to be true. You get to wear a costume, knock on strangers’ doors, and ask them for candy. Then, you pretty much eat as much candy as you want for an entire night. But as a parent, Halloween can be downright scary. Your pre-schooler changes his mind four times about his costume, your tween wants to trick … [Read more...] about Taking the Scary out of Halloween Planning