I tend to write quite a few articles and posts about how to stay organized around the house, and this post will be no exception. I want to share with you a system I’ve found that works great for organizing clothes, specifically clothes I wear to work each week. As a solo mom, working full Read More
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How To Organize Your Virtual Desktop
Today is national Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day. Okay, so just what the heck is that, anyway? Simple – it’s the day you straighten up and organize your computer files! #CleanYourVirtualDesktopDay I’ve written a few posts about organizing your (physical) desk and common tasks you do there, and ridding yourself of paper clutter. For example: Read More
How To Be More Organized At Home
We know time is finite. We only get a certain amount each day, and we need to use it wisely. 24 hours is allotted to each of us, and how we use it is our choice. If we want to make the most of our time, we need to discover how to be more organized Read More
5 Things To Do Ever Day To Stay Organized
It’s a struggle. There is so much needing to be done each day, and a limited number of hours in the day to get all those things done. And it seems like every hour is already spoken for in some way. The list can seem endless, especially when you have worked a full day and Read More
How To Organize and Store Christmas Decorations
‘Twas the week after Christmas, and all through the house … IT WAS A MESS! After the whirlwind of the holiday season and the excitement of Christmas morning, there is always the inevitable let down of the week between Christmas and New Years. Many people take down Christmas decoration around their home during that time, Read More
5 Ways To Make Christmas Planning Easier
OK, I admit it … I am starting with my Christmas planning for next year. And we haven’t even celebrated Christmas THIS year yet! I know – why, right?!?! But then, haven’t we been bombarded in certain stores with Christmas decorations for months already?!?!?! We were encouraged to “plan ahead” back on November 1st, when all the stores started Read More
Organizing A Linen Closet – 3 Easy Steps To Create Order
Tired of carrying a stack of clean towels to the linen closet, then balancing them in one hand while you try to stop the avalanche of sheets, hand towels, blankets, etc. resulting from having opened the door? Linen closets are notorious for being a “catch all” in every home. It’s easy to open the door, Read More
Travel Tips – How To Pack For A Car Trip
Summer is a great time for trips. Well, any time is great for a trip – whether it’s Spring Break, Christmas vacation or heading to Grandma’s for Thanksgiving. With kids off from school, this is a perfect time to plan an excursion for the family. If you are planning to head out with the family, Read More
Easy Laundry Room Organization Tips
What room is used every day in your home, but never seems to get the attention or recognition it deserves? The laundry room! We toss our dirty laundry through the open door. We stumble over baskets of clean laundry from the dryer. We procrastinate folding said baskets of clean laundry until every piece of clothing Read More
Back to School Organization for Mom
September is our annual signal it’s time for back to school organizing, and that includes moms as well. While getting kids organized for the start of a new school year, why not indulge in a little “back to school” cleanup of our own. Here are a few tips to help MOM get herself better organized Read More
How To Create a Vehicle Emergency Kit
(This post about creating a vehicle emergency kit may contains affiliate links. This means if you click on a link and buy something, I get a small commission. This doesn’t increase your price at all; just helps to maintain the blog.) I have already written about creating an emergency kit for your home, and creating Read More
How To Create a 72 Hour Bag
I wrote previously about creating an emergency kit to keep in your home in case of a natural disaster, like a tornado, or in case extreme weather isolates you from basic services. I have also written about creating an emergency bag for your vehicle. But what if you have to leave your home for some Read More
How To Create An Emergency Kit
Mountain House Just In Case…Classic Assortment Bucket(This post contains affiliate links. I have placed them here because they could be helpful for you. Clicking on them won’t increase your cost, should you buy something – it just help with the upkeep of the blog.) No one likes to think about natural disasters. We hear about Read More
Dealspotr – Find Great Deals Every Time You Shop
Everyone is looking for a great bargain these days. None more so than us solo moms. We are single-income households, trying to squeeze out as much as possible from every penny. We need to make every dollar go farther … and then some. That’s why I am always on the prowl for great deals, great Read More
Tax Preparation Organization
We know it needs to be done, but many of us look at it like our kids look at a big test or term paper – we try to duck it as long as possible, because we think it will be too big and scary and take too long to finish. And it spoils all the Read More