Ever felt like you’re fighting with your desk—like the longer you sit at it the less it seems to suit the way you work? You’re not alone. We all fight with our desks more often than we realize. We sit at them long enough to do our job and leave them cluttered and disorganized. It …
Transitioning From Summer To Autumn
August 28, 2012Summer is quickly coming to a close with the rush of autumn right on its heels. For most of us, school is beginning—bringing with it homework and extra activities. It’s time to prepare for a major shift. Here are a few things to keep in mind while you transition. Get Enough Sleep Start making smart …
Preparing for Your Financial Future
August 28, 2012Saving money is incredibly important. You never know when you’re going to need an extra thousand dollars or more. You may end up laid off and looking for work. You may have to pay for an unexpected home or car repair, or you may have medical expenses you never dreamt possible. If you’re struggling to …
School Lunches
August 17, 2012It doesn’t take much for a school routine to turn into a school rut. Thank goodness for recess and lunch time. With these creative lunch ideas, you’ll always have something to shake up their school day. Recipes courtesy of www.goodhousekeeping.com. Chicken and Fruit Salad Ingredients 1 (about 2 1/4 pounds) refrigerated roasted whole chicken 1 medium bunch spinach 2 medium pink …
Taming Your Student’s Locker
August 15, 2012Ask any teacher. Many students struggle in school because they aren’t organized, wrestle with time management, or simply can’t find their work. It’s no surprise—have you seen your kid’s locker? Lockers are dangerously deceptive. At first glance they’re little more than a box with a shelf, a door, and a hook or two—yet somehow they …
School Supply Essentials
August 7, 2012Whether you’re sending your first child to kindergarten or close to sending your youngest off to college, one question still seems to pop up every August- what supplies do I need to buy before they go back to school? Here are six supply categories to help you pack their backpack. 1. Writing Supplies · No. …
Scheduling Success – Making the Grade
July 26, 2012As my grandpa used to say, “Homework is the key to a better life.” Sometimes it’s hard to see that fact, but it’s still true that the more education a person receives, the better off they are financially and in other areas. But the years-away reward of a successful career and life often loses out …
Protect Your Back to School Tech Items
July 22, 2012Do your kids have a smartphone, an e-reader, a tablet computer, or laptop? By the time they’re teen-agers, chances are good they will. Technology merges into our lives rather quickly. Things that were once rarities—novelty items on the fringes of society, work their way into mainstream use until we wonder how we ever functioned without …
4 Key Criteria For Picking The Right School Bag
July 18, 2012Choosing the right school bags for your children is a critical decision. After all, it’s the one article they’ll wear every day of the year. Makes you think, doesn’t it? They’re going to want a bag that goes with practically any outfit—or maybe they’ll just want something that speaks to their personality. You, however, are …
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Four Must-Dos To Get Your Homework Done On Time
July 12, 2012If your students are in year-round school, they may already be dealing with homework. If they aren’t, they soon will. Homework isn’t something any of us look forward to, but we learn far more from it than the subject matter it covers—follow-through, for instance. Since homework isn’t going away any time soon, here are four …
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Organized on Campus
July 11, 2012For those of you with college students who plan to live in the dorm, the time has come to prepare them for living in a small space. And with several roommates sharing the space, there won’t be any room to be disorganized. So with that in mind, here are seven essential dorm room solutions to …
Organizing with the Time You Have
July 3, 2012It’s an interesting exercise to sit back and try to account for every minute of your day. How much time did you spend watching commercials? In your daily commute? Cooking your dinner? All these little segments add up to your lifetime, and so many of them are spent on unimportant things. So the next time …
Think Ahead
June 28, 2012I know, it’s only June, but why not think ahead to the holiday season. Buying gifts for all your close friends and loved ones can be a chore, especially if you leave it until the last minute. This year start shopping early. You will be happy you did once November and December roll around. Lucky …
Plan Ahead—Make Summertime Simple
June 26, 2012Organize as you may, summertime is loaded with spontaneity. Kids don’t normally plan the way you do. The phone rings and poof! Your day just changed. Somebody’s mother will be by to take Suzie to the pool in 15 minutes. Of course, there are times when you need to breathe your own air for a …
Organizational Top Fives – Clearing Your Closet
June 19, 2012Closets make such tempting clutter traps. With the door closed, your friends and family aren’t exposed to the mess – at least, until they go to hang up their coat or search for something. Here are five solutions to help cut closet clutter: 1. Make the Trip- Don’t use the closet as a dumping ground …
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The Biggest Sale of the Year is Back!
June 14, 2012You may have noticed that The Biggest Sale of the Year is back which means big savings for you to enjoy. While supplies last, you can save 50% or more on a great selection of items- you heard me right 50% or more! Here are a few of the items on sale now. Errand.pad Grocery …
Creating a Family Organization Center
June 12, 2012Have you ever wished you had a place in your home where you could keep your whole family organized—a central hub from which everything emanated—an air traffic control center of sorts? We call them family organization centers and they’re all the rage on Pinterest these days. We’ve pinned a few ourselves. Believe it or not, they’re not that difficult …
Organizing the Manly Spaces
June 5, 2012This one goes out to all the men. We’ve got a lot on our plates – work, school, family, hobbies – and let’s face it, sometimes we don’t take time to organize as well as we could. So this Father’s Day, here are a few tips for male-centered organizing: Garage – Stack It Right No …
Leaving For Vacation? What About The House?
May 31, 2012Summer break is a great time for families. It’s a time when schedules open up, albeit with effort. The kids have fewer obligations and you can finally get out and do something together. But what about the house? Here are some suggestions to ensure your property is safe while you’re gone. Get Help From Your …
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Emergency Preparedness
May 22, 2012We live in a comfortable age – much of our lives are electronic, automated, and wireless, from our office work to our communications with friends and family. But even though our well-insulated air-conditioned buildings keep out most of nature’s inconveniences, sometimes nature still gets the better of us. Earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes can all …
