Today is my daughter Alissa’s 9th birthday, so on this day, I thought I’d share a gift I give my kids on their birthdays so they will remember the past year. I make an annual digital photo album for each of them. The album goes from birthday to birthday and highlights all the adventures of…
It’s that crazy time of year when kids sporting activities are in full swing. Here’s what our organizer Lara does to keep all the different sporting activities organized in her busy household: My family is involved in multiple sports per person including soccer, baseball, basketball, softball, football and tennis. Recently, our mudroom, which is really…
With Mother’s Day only a few days away, one quick and easy gift option that mothers and grandmothers always love are photos. Walgreens.com is a great site for all kinds of photo related gifts. What I love is that you can upload and order online and pick up in the store. I ordered some poster…
Many Americans have the misperception that estate planning is simply preparing for one’s death and is only necessary for the wealthy. To the contrary, estate planning is for everyone! By taking the time to organize and convey your wishes as to what happens to your assets when you die or become incapacitated, your family/heirs will…
If you have several types and sizes of frying pans in your cabinet, keeping them organized can be a nuisance. They get scratched up when they’re stacked and it’s a hassle to pull the bottom pan out from under all of the others. Here’s a good solution: You can purchase a wire pan organizer like…
I just made an appointment for my daughter to go to the doctor for a check up. She never gets sick and taking her just hasn’t crossed my mind–in a long, long time. When I called to make the appointment, the receptionist said, “do you realize it’s been over two years since she has been…
Are you ready to clear the papers in your office? Is it a time consuming hassle to get your hands on papers you need? Maybe it’s time to digitize and find your papers in a snap with a Fujitsu Scansnap. I’ve always been a fan of scanning papers and keeping them digitally on the computer or…
Here’s a product that’s great for keeping your drawers organized and looking good. I was happy to find these dividers because they are made with a nice quality wood, other dividers we’ve seen in the past have always been made out of plastic. The wood divider looks much nicer in a wood drawer as you…
Earth Day is this Sunday, April 22nd. Getting organized can actually help reduce your carbon footprint. Earth911.com has a Recycle Search. It’s a great site to help you pare down what you have in an environmentally conscious way. You can type in what it is you are getting rid of, and the site will direct you to…
You have an extra day this year to get your tax documents filed. Hopefully you’re not still scrambling to get them buttoned up! Once you’ve signed off on your returns, there are some tweaks you should make to your filing system to keep things current. Here are some suggestions: It’s important to keep your most…