family fun • activities-parties
by Joanne Lang on May 11th, 2012 | No Comments »
I have always loved parties and entertaining. Now that I’m a mom and I’m running my own company, I no longer have time to entertain as much as I would like—the big exception being birthday parties. With four boys under the age of eight, I find the time for birthday parties!
How to Plan a Party When You Have No Time
This is what I’ve learned about planning parties when I’m pressed for time:
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lifestyle • hobbies-me time
by Barbara Reich on May 6th, 2012 | No Comments »
I treat myself to one beautiful purse twice a year—in Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer…. Since I use this bag every day for two seasons, I’m very particular about what I buy. And over the years, I’ve learned the hard way which bags work and which bags you’ll regret bringing home.
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parenting • home management
by Joanne Lang on April 22nd, 2012 | No Comments »
… There was a time, not too long ago, when work and home life involved doing a single thing at a time.At the office you’d tackle one project and work on it until it was done, and at home you’d watch television without checking your email or Facebook. But today, we
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parenting • home management
by Barbara Reich on April 1st, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Spring Cleaning doesn’t have to be your worst nightmare. Instead, create a system that everyone in your house can maintain on a daily basis. Use the following tips and products to keep your house sparkling all year round.
How to Make Your House “Spring Clean” All Year
Clear Plastic Drawers…
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parenting • home management
by Desiree Allen on March 25th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
I know what my strengths and weaknesses are. Strengths include compassion and wish to help others; weaknesses include feeling overwhelmed, “behind” and disorganized…, mostly from information overload. Never mind that I am a world-class procrastinator.
What I’ve tried to do in this year of my victory, is keep
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family fun • travel
by Barbara Reich on March 25th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Spring vacation is fast approaching, which means it’s time to pull out the suitcases, make reservations… and get the whole family out the door. This can either be one of the most chaotic moments in a family’s life or it can be made simple with a little bit of planning
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parenting • home management
by Barbara Reich on March 18th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Spring is in the air and with spring comes the first major holidays of the year – Easter and Passover. There’s no reason to stress, though. Set guidelines for yourself. You’ll be amazed at how a few simple rules can change the entire holiday experience!
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How to De-Stress and Get
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time management • parenting • home management
by Tiffany Ford on January 17th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Organization is a key component to keeping you and your family closer and balanced. I often receive emails and comments on my blog asking how I “do it all” when it comes to working a full-time job, being a wife, and maintaining my home. My secret? Routines and schedules….
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mom • home management • parenting • home management
by Tiffany Ford on January 10th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
It’s a new year and everyone is making their New Year’s resolutions. Many choose resolutions related to finances and fitness. I generally choose resolutions that are associated with my home and family, more specifically – organization.
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January is a great time to get organized. It’s a new
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me • biz, tech, & social media • parenting • home management
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on January 6th, 2012 | 2 Comments »
I am the last person who should be writing this post. But you know what they say: The teacher learns the most. And, I definitely need to do a little learning on the topic of organization.
My husband, @troypattee…, has pretty much put me on a grocery shopping
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