Category Archives: Organization

Recycling Crayons

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Kerri

How to recycle crayons. Continue reading →

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Preserving Your Kids’ Artwork

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Cheri

I have been keeping some of my girls’ art creations (mainly drawings) over the past 5 years because I love the memories, and I love being able to show them how far they’ve come in their talents. However, if I … Continue reading →

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An Easy Do-It-Yourself Tip for Stripped Wood

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Janae

Have you ever found that a hinge or screw has come loose, only to find that the wood that it has been screwed into is now stripped and far too large for the screw? If so, here is my number … Continue reading →

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Declutter the Whole House in Minutes

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Janae

I so wish I could remember the source of this incredibly great idea. I know I found it in a great book on well-being and living a wholesome life. Beyond that, I can’t remember much. If any of you know … Continue reading →

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Coloring Books + Organization = Happy Me

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Cheri

I think there’s a lot of value in coloring for kids. Sure, freehand coloring and drawing is EXTRA great, but even coloring in a good ol’ coloring book allows for expression, experimentation, creativity, and rule following. I have three budding … Continue reading →

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Chore Wheels

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Cheri

When we were growing up, our mom had a chore chart taped to the inside of the cupboard door. Our typical daily chores were: Set the table, Clear the table, Unload the dishwasher, Load the dishwasher, Sweep the floor. Our … Continue reading →

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Upcycling–What’s Old is New Again

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Cheri

It’s spring time which means yard sales! (Or garage sales or rummage sales, depending on where you live.) Whether you are rich or poor, well off or getting by, we all can afford to be frugal. For me, part of … Continue reading →

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Solving the Under-bed Dilemma

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Janae

I have two common problems in our house when it comes to cleaning the bedrooms. One, too often a clean room means a messy underbed. And, two, I have kids who love to hoard things. One child, in particular, loves … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Kerri

Excuse This House ~Author Unknown Some houses try to hide the fact that children shelter there. Ours boasts of it quite openly; the signs are everywhere. For smears are on the windows, little smudges on the doors– I should apologize, … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Organization Tip: Hair Ties!

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Cheri

If you have daughters, you probably use those tiny little hair ties. I have three little girls so we use a LOT of hair ties. And if you happen to also have an 18 month old, or you’ve ever accidentally … Continue reading →

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