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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As it comes to routines, time management and seasonal changes, there are several tips that Dr. Foster Cline, M.D. and Jim Fay give for managing involvement in sports in the book Parenting Teens with Love & Logic: Preparing Adolescents for Responsible Adulthood: “Guard against parental over-involvement” Whether you’re fighting against the clock in the morning or on the bleachers at your daughter’s basketball game, make...
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Today in 1913, the first crossword puzzle was created! We thought we’d ask you, “Do you know what the top ten household things are that create clutter, disorganization and hoarding?” So, take a break from your holiday shopping and baking to do a crossword puzzle with us!! Then, tell us which of the answers causes the most clutter, frustration, temptation and disorganization for you below!...
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I love finding fun recipes in magazines. I tear them out, hoping to make them some day. But even if I actually make them, I still have a pile of torn pages. There are two options: ELECTRONIC After you find a new recipe, scan it into your computer and make an electronic file of all your finds. You can use them for cooking and baking...
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Do you ever stare at the bathroom mirror and wonder what is REALLY supposed to be stored in that secret space behind the mirror called a “medicine cabinet”? What makes a well-stocked medicine cabinet depends on the size. Some are big and deep enough to hold things like lotions, deodorant and other toiletries, while others only have room for medicine and first aid. When you’re...
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Whether you are planning a family vacation or a romantic get-a-way, having the comforts of home in spite of where you go or what you do makes your vacation a memorable experience. And, whether you enjoy traveling in luxury or enjoy “roughing it”, a little planning goes a long way for the time that you are away from home. PLAN & PACK First, decide what...
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If you have young children, it probably seems like the day will never come when they will be able to stay home by themselves, let alone establish a routine and follow house rules. But, it will be here before you know it… they will become teenagers! So, how do you involve your kids in establishing home-alone rules? No more sweeping this under the rug!! Here are...
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Have you ever heard the expression, “There is no “I” in team”? That is true when it comes to maintaining and caring for a home. If you are the provider or main caretaker in the home, everyone needs to have responsibilities and appropriate workloads to allow you to keep up with a functioning home. Although it often seems as if keeping everyone on task is...
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