Now that the school year is officially rolling and the back to school frenzy is over our kids are settling in at home and at school. One of my favorite new resources I found for this school year is a book by Amy McCready titled, “The “Me, Me, Me” Epidemic – A Step by Step Guide to Raising Capable, Grateful Kids in an Over-Entitled World.”...
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How to have an organized linen closet… How do you use your linen closet? Is it overflowing with blankets and pillows that you don’t really use? Are there sheets and towels from 20 years ago? When you open the door do toiletries fall with a dead thud on the floor in front of you? You are not alone, but we have some great advice to help you...
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When it comes to a new year of school, organizing shoes, backpacks and coats replaces the task of organizing summer towels and flip flops. How do you organize your entry space or mudroom as you get ready to send your kids back to school? We suggest the Home Styles Naples Hall Tree! It provides ample storage, organization and it adds style to your home while...
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Kathy Jenkins joins Paige Trevor for this article published on Washington Parent {dot} com. Parents tend to see most aspects of child rearing as a matter of getting our words right. In order to teach our kids how to do everything from dressing themselves to packing their backpacks to cleaning their rooms, we talk… < READ MORE > Preparing for a new school year is...
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Have you seen it yet? …the dreaded back-to-school list. The list of supplies can seem endless and expensive. So, to get you off on the right foot to a new school year, let’s look at some good strategies for a productive, organized smart back-to-school shopping trip! Getting schooled in organization… The most important suggestion for getting organized and stocked up on basics for your child’s...
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Preparing for a new school year is not always as easy as 1, 2, 3! Getting ready to go back to school in the fall takes a lot of planning and organization! Success during the school year often depends on how well students (and parents) organize time, schoolwork, activities, chores and hobbies. Have you ever considered working with a professional organizer to get ready to...
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School in Richmond, VA starts the day after Labor Day. So, August is the perfect time to begin preparing for the next nine months of homework, carpools, after school activities and keeping track of it all. Whether you have a son or daughter going to school for the first time or returning for another year, taking responsibility to be organized and prepared will make the...
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August 2013 – Kathy was recently a contributing member to the online article “Your Stress Less Back to School Planner” on the Working Mother website! The article talks about keeping everyone organized while getting ready to go back to school. Kathy Jenkins is the President of Come To Order, a Certified Professional Organizer®, Student Organizer, Certified Family Manager Coach, Writer and Speaker based in Richmond, Virginia....
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August 2013 – Kathy’s article was recently included in Better Homes and Gardens Fall/Winter 2013 edition of the STORAGE special issue magazine. She’s featured inside the article “Home Work for Homework“. Read it for great tips and advice on managing clutter and staying organized while getting ready to go back to school! Kathy Jenkins is the President of Come To Order, a Certified Professional Organizer®, Student...
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When kids get home from school, they’re hungry! Help them refuel after a challenging day of studying with some healthy snacks, the kind you don’t mind saying “yes” to when they ask for more! Dip banana pieces in yogurt and roll in crushed cereal. Freeze. Fill celery sticks with peanut butter or cream cheese. Add raisins if you’d like. Slice an apple and dip in...
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