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06

Jul 2012

The Rewards of Simplicity: A Practical and Spiritual Approach

In The Rewards of Simplicity: A Practical and Spiritual Approach, respected prophetic leader Chuck D. Pierce and his wife, Pam, remind Christians of the rewards of living simply. Together they weave biblical teaching with practical tips that will help readers answer questions like these: How can I clear out unnecessary clutter in my home? Overcome anxiety? Rely on God for my sustenance? And much more....

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06

Jul 2012

Summer Reading: Desperate Households

In Desperate Households: How to Restore Order and Harmony to Your Life and Home, author Kathy Peel helps women navigate the seven areas of life that can cause feelings of desperation: home and property food family and friends finances planning special events time and scheduling self-management (caring and nurturing the body, mind, and spirit) With light-hearted humor and inspirational stories, Kathy prepares and encourages the...

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06

Jul 2012

Summer Reading: Enough Already!

In Enough Already!: Clearing Mental Clutter to Become the Best You, organizational consultant Peter Walsh  helps you tackle the crazy clutter and imbalance that leaves you feeling stressed and dissatisfied with your life. Does it seem like everything is moving so fast these days you can barely keep up? Do you sometimes feel that your life is spinning out of control? In a typical day,...

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05

Jul 2012

Taming the Information Overload Beast

We make hundreds of decisions every day. Some are easy and simple, but others are more complex and life-changing. In the effort to make the right decision, we might allow ourselves to be consumed with researching, questioning, contemplating, and seeking that one little magic nugget of data that will make our decision straightforward. Modern technology makes this easy. We have 24-hour television, Google, Facebook, Twitter,...

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08

Jun 2012

CTO Recommends Mad Libs for Family Road Trips

Fun with an English lesson included! Mad Libs are super silly, but an entertaining way to keep kids busy and laughing during any road trip. There are several versions, including junior versions that is great for kids because it provides them with word lists to help them choose. Even on summer vacation, you can help your students sharpen their English skills and enjoy the time...

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08

Jun 2012

CTO Recommends Free Printable Travel Games!

June is one of the most popular months for family summer vacations. While fun, we all know that the travel time involved to reaching your destination can be tortuous for parents with a backseat full of bored kids. Momsminivan.com offers the perfect solution! You’ll discover free printable games like tic-tac-toe, a travel scavenger hunt, lines and dots, Battleship, car bingo, and more. There’s a great...

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08

Jun 2012

CTO Recommends Audiobooks for Family Travels

Make the miles fly by with books on tape, CD, or on your MP3 player. Kids love to have stories read to them, so listening to books is a great way to pass the time.  Some audiobooks for kids include the “real” book so kids can follow along and look at the pictures. Your toddlers will enjoy fairy tales or other familiar stories. You can...

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08

Jun 2012

Summer Organization Project: The Hall Closet

The hall closet is like a “junk drawer” for your coats and luggage and outdoor items and…the list goes on and on. This is one space that I eventually get to, but one that is a source of frustration and stress. So often, I find these spaces to be odd shaped, small, and lacking in storage options, other than a bar for hanging coats. The...

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23

May 2012

Summertime Brings Freedom, But Lacks Routine

School is almost out for the summer and with it comes freedom…and lack of routine. This is one of the biggest organizing dilemmas that parents face over the summer, and this is why your kids are complaining by August, “I’m bored”. Whether they are willing to admit it or not, kids like structure. They like knowing what comes next and what to expect and unfortunately,...

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