Category Archives: Organization

Creative Family Dining

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Kerri

Studies have shown that something as simple as eating dinner together as a family has a major positive impact on the happiness and well-being on children and parents.  Studies continue to suggest that while it produces routine and stability, family … Continue reading →

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A Binder for Boredom — and a Magazine for Mom

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Heidi

There are some things I would recommend to all parents, and this is one of them, especially if you have children between the ages 2 to 13. It is FamilyFun magazine.  Wait!  If you’re thinking, “I am not a magazine person … Continue reading →

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Meal Planning: Menus

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Cheri

I’m sure more than one of you can relate to this experience: It’s 5:30 pm-dinner time.  But you have nothing started, and more than that, NOTHING planned.  Do you even have ingredients?  Your mind starts to cloud over as you try … Continue reading →

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Simplicity

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Sunny

My senior year in high school we read Thoreau’s Walden and along with the rest of the class, I rolled my eyes.  This small volume published in 1854 by New England philospher and Transendentalist Henry David Thoreau recounts a couple … Continue reading →

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My File Box

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Janae

It’s a new year and typically at this time of year, we’re all searching for new ways to get over our weaknesses. Too often, I’ve found the “perfect” solution only to find it only lasts a couple of months before … Continue reading →

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Life More Organized–New Year’s Resolution

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Cheri

The Epiphany A few weeks ago, our area of Minnesota was hit with a huge snowstorm.  In just 24 hours, we received about 20 inches of snow.  Add that on top of the 10 inches we already had, plus all … Continue reading →

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Keeping House, Not Just Housekeeping

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Kerri

A list of quick thoughts to help you keep a better house Continue reading →

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My Winter Organization Tip

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Kerri

Go from This: To This: With a Shoe Organizer.  It holds all our hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves. Everything is easy to reach.  Easy to put back.  It’s plastic so wipes clean from melted snow.  And when winter’s gone, just … Continue reading →

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The Great Christmas Exchange

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Janae

Each year as the Christmas season approaches, I have mixed feelings. On one side, I absolutely love Christmas. I love giving gifts. I love helping my kids find and make gifts for each other. I also love hosting a Christmas … Continue reading →

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Life is better with…The Dunstan Baby Language

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Kerri

We’ve all been there…your newborn baby is crying and you’re up for the umpteenth time in the night.  You’ve changed her, fed her, rocked her, burped her, sung to her, swaddled her, bathed her…but she’s still crying!  WHY?  Steve joked … Continue reading →

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