Is organizing my home just another chore to add to my to do list?

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…

Got Kids? Morning Routine Hacks

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…

Stay Organized While House Hunting

House hunting will set your mind reeling.  Trying to remember what you liked or disliked about a property can be difficult unless you organize your thoughts and make notes. Refreshing your memory is easy when you sign up for an account with an online real estate app such as Realtor.com, Zillow or Trulia.  You can…

Mornings, not your finest hour?

Going out for Sunday Brunch is a rare treat reserved for birthdays, Mother’s Day and even Father’s Day.  I love to dress up a little, and share a leisurely brunch with my family. No cooking, cleaning up, time constraints or worrying about calories on such occasions.   That’s not the case every other morning, especially…

Calm the Paper Chaos

Reducing the amount of paper clutter in your home or work space starts right at the mailbox. Discard unwanted flyers, mailing and junk mail before you get into the house or office, by placing a recycling box in your garage or trash area. Sort your mail into bills, correspondence, offers and periodicals. Place magazine and…

Spring Cleaning – Your email Inbox

Having an overloaded email inbox is not unlike having an overstuffed closet. Items are difficult to retrieve and time is lost trying to find the items you need, raising stress levels. When stress levels are raised it causes chemical changes in our brain, causing some areas to shut down while dealing with a stressful situation.…