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Do you have an organized pantry? Of course, organization in your pantry, like your refrigerator, is key to a kitchen that is organized and easy to use.  This week, guest poster Tim Eyre examines what your pantry organization skills say about you. You should never judge a book by its cover. But is it possible to judge a person by his pantry? Well, I’m not normally one to judge anybody. But I’ve found that when I walk into someone’s home and look at his or her pantry, a mental image of the... Read Full Story

Tablet apps are made to further improve your lifestyle. For example, a game application will keep you and your family occupied for hours; a grocery app will help you decide when it is the most convenient to buy what; an app can also enable you to track where your family members are currently at. These apps can aid in your everyday lives in a lot of ways so it is actually good to make apps a part of your family’s life. Here are 7 awesome family tablet apps that you can download that support... Read Full Story

Cleaning around the house can be a huge chore, so it’s a good idea to get your kids involved. Getting your children to clean also helps them learn valuable skills that they’ll be using for the rest of their lives. Here are 10 tips for getting your kids organized so that they can get cleaning. 1. Remove Distractions Keep kids focused on the cleaning. Don’t turn on the television – it’s an invitation for distraction. Turn on the radio if the kids need some noise while helping. 2. Make The... Read Full Story

Looking for a Mother’s Day Gift Journal or a new Mom Organizer Day Planner for next year? 2011-2012 DAY PLANNERS I’ve been a big fan of the day planners available from MomAgenda and I’ve just received word that their new 2011-2012 day planners are available. What I love about their products is not only their great attention to detail and thoroughness in the planners, but the great quality and design of all of their planners and journals.  Definitely worth a look.     MOTHER’S DAY... Read Full Story

With spring cleaning on everyone’s lips, there’s going to be a lot of junk tossed into dumpsters in the coming months.  Although the idea of de-cluttering is a noble goal, one person’s clutter is another person’s gold.  For example, that tacky sweater your aunt gave you last Christmas may keep someone less fortunate warm next winter, and a lot of toxic waste—to include batteries, used CFLs, and other things that contain chemicals harmful to the environment—needs to be dealt with particularly... Read Full Story

It’s Spring time already? Where has the time gone? Daylight savings time will be springing forward soon, the leprechauns have got their clovers ready for St. Patrick’s Day and Easter is hopping closer and closer. Some where in between all of these things, there’s one more Spring time essential that must be done: Spring cleaning ! This year will be no average year for spring cleaning in my household. I’ve been doing some research and this spring, I’m on a mission to bust my winter clutter... Read Full Story

Are you getting ready for a big family vacation and need some new headphones for the kids?  Or do you like to listen to music while you’re on the computer and can’t every hear because the kids are playing too loud? Well, the good folks at iFrogz recently sent me a nice set of their EarPollution CS40 Headphones in order to give them a try and I couldn’t be more pleased. Headphones in our house have been a bit of a problem for awhile. We’ve tended to use the little cheap earbuds that come... Read Full Story

We’re all looking for clever ways to get our kids to participate around the house, especially when it comes to getting organized and cleaning up clutter. Well, the Les Mess Organizing Card Game is just the trick to help accomplish these oftentimes difficult tasks. According to their website, “LES MESS, a fun interactive card game that teaches children how to clean up after themselves and manage their possessions.” Les Mess recently sent me a deck of these cards to try out and my kids... Read Full Story

All you need to get organized are some nice storage bins and racks or a few decorative storage boxes up on the shelves! Right? If you have a Container Store near you, or something comparable, then you’ve probably had a similar thought. Well, if only it were that simple.  I don’t know how many times I’ve bought a bunch of nice storage bins, carefully put a bunch of things in each one and threw them up in the closet or on a storage rack…only to pull them all apart a month later desperately... Read Full Story

Whether you use your desk for paying household bills or making multi-million dollar deals, an organized desk will help you function more efficiently with less stress. · Clear your desktop and drawers of everything except large items like computers or printers. While you have your desk clear, wipe down surfaces and drawers. · Put desk accessories (pencil cups, calendars, desk pad, rolodex) back on the desk where you are able to easily reach or see what you need. Insert drawer dividers or... Read Full Story