Category: Home & Family

Think about recalls »

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Read more about recalled toys of 2008 here.
When going through your kids toys, purging what they don’t play with anymore, to make room for all the new toys they received during the holidays be sure to check out recalls first. There may be toys in your kid’s playroom or toybox that were recalled months ago […]

Menu Planning Monday- 1 »

[#3: Edit Options>MightyAdsense>Adsense Code] Menu planning is key to running an efficient household and living frugally.  You can join in the menu planning fun at Organized Junkie. 
Remember when menu planning to include your calendar in your plan.  Menu planning won’t do you much good if you plan an elaborate meal on Cub Scout night when […]

Making the most of Menu Planning »

Menu planning seems daunting to some and the concept does not mean you have to rigidly stick to the menu. But, it does provide a great guideline for what to serve, what to buy and how to make the most of meal times.

Curbing Coupon Craziness »

On my personal blog I post a Frugal Friday post, along with other women from biblicalwomanhood.com.  Last Friday I posted about using coupons.  A reader commented she would use coupons if she could figure out how to keep them organized- so, I decided to share some tips for organizing coupons to help her and any other […]

Piles and piles of laundry, oh my! »

I don’t know how many of you have seen the recent commercial where a HUGE ball of laundry is rolling towards a mom, who has fallen a little behind.  The sad and funny part of that commercial is that we can all relate to that feeling.  There have been times in my mommy life that […]

Seasonal Clothes »

It has definitely become fall here on the east coast.  The mornings are crisp and cool and it is getting dark before it’s time for the kiddos to head to bed.  With the change in seasons, it means it is time to stop allowing our kids to wear shorts to school and break out the […]

“No More Wire Hangers” quote from Mommie Dearest (1981) »

As professional organizers, we encounter hanger issues all the time.  When organizing a closet you can find a myriad of hangers and the wire ones are the hangers that have entangled themselves around all the others.  They cause shirts and sweaters to become misshapen among other fashion and clothing faux pas.  But, what hangers should […]

Where are my… ? »

How much time do you waste looking for things?  Do you rush out the door in the morning only to realize you’ve forgotten where you put your purse?  Or run around like a crazy woman looking for the permission slip for the field trip that has to be returned TODAY or you will feel like […]

Piles and piles of paper, oh my! »

Okay, piles are a problem that many people have.  Piles seem to form themselves and can morph overnight from something small and manageable to a mountain you don’t know how to climb.  We have posts on our network about dealing with the paper piles that have already accumulated so let’s spend some time discussing how […]

Organizing Medical Information »

Recently I have discovered the importance of having all your medical information organized and accessible. Especially if you or a family member have ongoing health issues it is vital to keep all the insurance forms, bills, receipts, medical records, etc organized. But, that can be a daunting process. Here are a few tips that have […]