Homemade cookies always taste best when they are warm and fresh out of the oven. Baking the whole batch at once is certainly the way to go if you’re making them for a gathering, but if you’re baking just for the family, it’s a great idea to freeze them! It’s simple to do, just mix all…
Labels are indispensable when it comes to efficient organization. You can see what you need quickly and easily when bins and containers are properly marked. There are so many wonderful storage containers out there to go with any design preference. However, baskets and cloth containers can be hard places to add adhesive labels. Why not…
Knowing exactly where things are is a key part of being (and staying) organized. Labeling containers of all kinds makes knowing what’s inside a whole lot easier. Even if you know what’s inside, having the label makes the decision-making process that much quicker. My daughter who’s 10, thought of this great idea for making labels a little…
Do you ever think about great ideas in the shower? Now you can get your ideas down on paper right under the water. If you create your “to-do” list in the morning shower, Aqua Notes are a great solution for getting them down on (waterproof) paper so the thoughts and plans don’t escape you by the…
Before school started, most teachers spent time getting their classrooms ready and organized for the school year. The room looked great, decorations were up and everything was in its place. On the first day of class, chaos entered. If systems weren’t set up, everything that was in place could get turned upside down quickly. An…
These bins from Target look great on a shelf and are perfect for storage of small things. If you’re a crafter, they are great for holding items like fabric as shown in the photo. Other items like CD’s, DVD’s, photos or any small parts are great in these boxes. The key to keeping them (and you) organized…
School is back in session–kids and homework are now a part of the nightly routine. One of the most important elements to success in school is getting that homework done promptly and properly. As parents, it’s our job to provide a good place for kids to get their work done–by themselves. A comfortable study spot at…
We love receiving glowing reviews like this one today: “Just wanted to let you know that the 5 hours we invested in organizing my wife’s closets might have been the best money we spent during our entire rehab/move-in process. (Your organizer) did a terrific job and we greatly appreciated her input and work ethic, especially on…
The unofficial end of summer is upon us as we approach Labor Day weekend. Kids are back to school and all schedules are amping up. Now is a good time to take a look at your household schedule and make sure smooth systems are in place. In the Friel household we use electronic calendars and…
Kids are heading back to school, and getting them prepared is a big job. According to the National Retail Federation, parents are expected to spend about $350 per child on clothes and shoes this year. If you want to save some money and aggravation, approach it from an organized perspective. Here are some tips to help…