We’re a few weeks into the start of the school year. How are things going? Have you and your family gotten back into a routine that helps reduce the stress and time needed to get ready each morning? How are routines for putting shoes, bags and coats away? Are your processing in-coming paper or is… Read more
School is back in session and with it comes the influx of papers, art and crafts into your home. Children can bring home dozens of things each week. Don’t get caught up in an overwhelming tide of paper! Set up places to collect the things you need or want to save and routines for purging… Read more
The lazy, hazy days of summer are winding down here in Seattle and it’s time to get ready for the inevitable return to school. This year, instead of waiting for school to get too far underway before you get your act together and get organized, why not be proactive and organize now so that you… Read more
Maybe you know this feeling… Your heart is racing, your palms are sweaty and you’re looking frantically for that one piece of paper that you need RIGHT NOW! Being able to find what you need when you need it without raising your stress-level is the primary goal of getting organized. As organizers we use and… Read more
How can you increase your productivity with agility? Agile and agility have taken on buzzword status. You hear these words used to describe fitness goals (increase agility), software development (agile programming), marketing and now learning. The common theme in the use of agile across these fields is the idea that there is value to being prepared… Read more
Pre-school through grad school, students have things to transport between home and the classroom. Many students rely on backpacks throughout their education to contain and transport their things. Too often backpacks become cluttered and finding things in the backpack becomes difficult. Lessen your stress and your load with these tips for making the most out of your backpack. Buy… Read more
The purpose of taking notes is to remember information. For some, it is simply the act of taking the notes that commits things to memory. For others, the value of taking notes resides in being able to reference the notes later. Most people benefit from both the experience of note-taking as well as the ability to reference… Read more
As mothers we play many roles. A frequent role is that of family Sherpa or pack mule. We take the responsibility of carrying supplies, must-have items and just-in-case things to daily activities and family outings. We know the value of having tote bags and purses to support this work. Below are some ideas for how… Read more
Kids, especially babies, bring a high volume of things into your home. Clothes, toys, pieces and papers flow in. Without an organized system for collecting, processing, storing and purging these items your home quickly becomes cluttered. Today we focus on an organized strategy and system for managing manuals and parts associated with baby gear and… Read more
Mom, where’s my hat? Mom, where are my pants? Mom, where is my…? My house has been filled with a chorus of “Mom, where’s my…” lately. And I’ve realized that we don’t need the routines we had in place during the school year to help keep track of backpacks, lunch boxes and library books What… Read more
Before you hit the road or take off on your next trip traveling with children, prepare for an organized trip by doing these 4 things. Prepare to Feed – Travel delays and limited access to healthy food choices can result in hungry and irritable travel companions. Before you set off on your trip with children,… Read more
As the end of the school year approaches, it’s a good time to think about how you organize, enjoy and store school and childhood memorabilia. If you are a parent of pre-pre-school aged children you can use this time to develop ideas for a strategy for the influx of precious artwork, notes, pictures and certificates… Read more
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