The advantages to living an organized life goes beyond saving time and money. Being on time and prepared for the day ahead is a sure sign of being in control, which promotes self confidence and reduces stress. In essence, an organized life improves the quality of life by promoting harmony, while reducing stress and increasing…
A sectional couch is a perfect gathering spot for a family or group of friends, when you want to relax and enjoy a shared activity or just to stretch out and read a book. As sectionals are such large pieces of furniture, careful planning and measuring is necessary to maximize functionality and appeal. First, choose…
First go through your collection and pull out any books you would like to donate, sell or gift and put them to one side. Decide how you would like to display your books: By genre, color or size. Displaying by color is a popular trend, you can even purchase books, by the foot! Choose your…
How to Get Kids Out of House On Time in the Morning Do you find it just as difficult to get your kids off to school in the mornings, even now, when they are in elementary or middle school? They’re old enough to get themselves ready in the morning but they still need directions and…
Requests for an organized kitchen are at the top of most peoples wish lists. Most of the clients I see, all have one thing in common, they own too many items for the space, leading to cluttered cabinets and over stuffed drawers. My advice is to reserve under the kitchen sink for cleaning items that…
Boxing Day is recognized annually on December 26th and has been an official holiday in the UK, Ireland and Canada since 1871. There are wide and varying answers regarding the origins of Boxing Day. Some point to the song of “Good King Wenceslas” as the origin of spirit, if not the day itself. According to…
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<a href=”https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/face/”>Face</a> In response to this weeks photo challenge – Face – this one looks terrifying, but he’s actually happy and smiling. My favorite face (non human, that is) that looks at me lovingly every day. I feature my dog Buddy often, he’s our sole surviving family pooch. A chihuahua/Maltese mix, he’s fiercely loyal, funny and…
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Close Up.” I took a photo of a purse that I have had for years, to sell on Etsy and I realized the link on the handle was actually a face … nice detail. I had never noticed that before taking the time to take close…
I recently listened to a presentation about the many and varied types of dementia. It is important to me because of my work in hospice care and when dealing with elderly clients in my organizing business. I did learn about a solution/aid for insomnia that I could try on myself and my husband. We frequently make…
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Half and Half.” What struck me in the photo is that half of it is the living trees and half is what we make from the lumber.
Watermelon Cake You Will Need 1 watermelon 1 lb Strawberries, washed, hulled and thinly sliced 2 oz Blueberries, washed and drained Small Carton of Heavy Whipping Cream, freshly whipped Directions Generously slice the top and bottom off the watermelon leaving the center part of the melon. Remove skin and shape into a round cake.…
When is a good time to open a checking account for your teenager? Opening a bank account for your teen is a step towards their independence. However, it takes time, years even, for these young adults to learn how to manage their funds. To open a bank account “with training wheels” consider a student…
Sharing the dinner table with others is a social interaction, albeit a casual family gathering or a business meeting. Good table manners show respect for the people you are dining with and person(s) providing the food, which is why good table manners should be employed at every meal. My Top Ten Things People with Good…
Here’s what I realized by the time my kids went to grade school. As women we are constantly pouring out to nurture and care for our kids, husband, families, pets, friends, co workers, who did I miss? The question is, who is pouring out to us? As moms and wife’s, we also need to be…
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