The Hard-Working Home Office

By Becky | January 22, 2014

Home offices can be places were deals are made and businesses are run. They can also be a designated space where the CEO, CFO, and COO of the family, Mom and Dad, take care of everything kid related, from school permission slips and immunization records, to the family budget and taxes. Whether it’s a whole room…

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Organizing Bulging Boxes of Recipes

By Becky | January 23, 2013
Two berry pies with lattice crusts sit elegantly on a white surface, accompanied by a teapot, white flowers, and scattered berries in a beautifully organizing manner. A fork rests on one pie, another lies nearby, while a cookbook page peeks out from underneath the arrangement.

Everyone has pet peeves. One thing that really bugs me is not being able to find what I’m looking for, when I need it. It’s frustrating! For example, I was planning on making my sister’s amazing Turtle Tart and could not, for the life of me, find the recipe in my bulging boxes of recipes.…

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Chaotic Calendar: Calming Family Schedules

By Becky | January 16, 2013
A striped planner with gold text reading "Every Day is a Gift" rests on a white surface, hinting at order amidst the chaos. A pen lies ready for notes, next to a coffee mug and decorative coaster that complete the serene yet bustling scene of your daily planner.

We’ve been organizing all month! The mudroom’s clutter is corralled and the laundry room is arranged for active duty. Let’s tackle the chaotic calendar! Use these tried and true tips for calming family schedules in your home. “Calendar Chaos” is a popular class I lead. Every family struggles in one way or another with determining what…

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Laundry Room Logistics

By Becky | January 9, 2013
A wire laundry basket labeled "LAUNDRY No. 2" rests on a wooden floor, its shadow casting a soft pattern that enhances the rustic, simple aesthetic of the scene.

This month it’s time to get ORGANIZED! I hope last week’s blog post helped you to corral the clutter in your mudroom or entryway. It always feels good to get a room arranged so it functions well for the family. Another hard-working room in the house is the laundry room. This room typically gets a…

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Corralling Clutter

By Becky | January 2, 2013
A cozy room with wooden floors and a wooden bench adorned with decorative pillows. Sunlight streams through the window, casting soft shadows on two round wooden tables nearby, maintaining an inviting space free of clutter.

Have you noticed how organized the natural world is? God is all about order. He specifically designed the universe and our little blue planet in six days. The sun rises each morning and sets each evening. There’s a rhythm to the tides. The seasons are preset; spring, summer, fall, and winter. Look closely at a…

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Getting into the Swing of Things… SCHOOL!

By Becky | August 14, 2012
A stack of school books with an apple on top sits on a wooden table. To the right, colorful wooden blocks spell "ABC," surrounded by several colored pencils. An abstract painting is blurred in the background.

Few things will assist you and your children with a smooth transition back to school as much as a well-established routine and good preparation. Take into consideration sleep habits and family mealtimes. Determine where backpacks and school supplies are going to be kept. Decide on where homework will be done. Preparing before the first day…

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