Tag: printable


BEST PINS OF 2015

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Dec 2015

BEST PINS OF 2015

Are you a pinner?? If you are, be sure to follow us on Pinterest!  This year, 1,000 of you followed us and we appreciate it so much.  We love to pin creative and practical ideas for your home and family.  Here are this year’s most re-pinned pins: 10 Super Cool Scrapbooking Ideas for Your Next Project! The Realistic Mama   Organize This: Pet Supplies! Better Homes...

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Do you know who’s been naughty or nice?

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Dec 2015

Do you know who’s been naughty or nice?

When hopping from store to store or from website sale to website sale, it is really difficult to keep all of Christmas gift purchasing in check.  Not only keeping on track with your planned budget, but remembering who you would like to buy gifts for and who you have already bought something for can be frustrating and overwhelming.  To make your shopping (and bank account) more...

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Making Life Manageable at the Beginning of the School Year: Family Contributions vs. Family Jobs

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Sep 2015

Making Life Manageable at the Beginning of the School Year: Family Contributions vs. Family Jobs

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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A year ago on the Come To Order blog…

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Sep 2015

A year ago on the Come To Order blog…

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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Keeping your Household Budget in Check

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Jun 2015

Keeping your Household Budget in Check

A household budget is an organizing task that adults deal with on a daily basis – whether we want to or not.  And, if your budget isn’t organized, you may be surprised where your money is going without even realizing it! Author Akeia Dixon gives these four simple steps for organizing a home budget at The Nest [dot] com by Demand Media. Keep all of...

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Guideline to Fresh Food:  Giving the Cold Shoulder to Bad Storage

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Apr 2015

Guideline to Fresh Food: Giving the Cold Shoulder to Bad Storage

Do your refrigerator and freezer get cluttered and full of packages, sometimes with unrecognizable contents?  We have a simple solution:  make it a habit to clean out your fridge and freezer on a regular basis.  Mark it on your calendar now – maybe when the seasons change!  And, as you put leftovers and packages away, make a note of how long they will be healthy....

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Having Goals and Making Ways to Get Organized

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Mar 2015

Having Goals and Making Ways to Get Organized

“Regardless of what it is, if you can simplify it – do so.” Rachael Phillips, Huffington Post Goals are only achieved by creating a habit, then consistently practicing it – so, let’s create new habits!  Here are a few tools to get it done: 1. Keep your surroundings organized and you will be more apt to reach your goal, because if you have too many things happening,...

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Organize Your Dresser Drawers with Come To Order

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Oct 2014

Organize Your Dresser Drawers with Come To Order

Cleaning out your dresser drawers doesn’t have to be a dreaded task.  With a few simple steps from Come To Order and the right tools, you’ll be done in no time! One of the best organizing tips is sorting.  And to help you, we have already made a free printable checklist for you.  Just print, cut and make your piles with our ready-made tags. You’ll...

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