Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and if you’re hosting, today is a busy day. Not only do you need to think about meal preparation, but the daunting task of getting the house in order can be even more overwhelming. Here’s an iPhone app that can save you some time in the kitchen: The Chef Assistant iPhone App…
Are you overwhelmed by household chaos with only 3 days left until Thanksgiving? Research shows that spending just a few minutes on cleaning and organizing can actually improve your mood. It gives you a sense of accomplishment–at least you’ve started even if you’re just making a dent. It also creates a feeling of order which…
With Thanksgiving less than one week away, it’s time to think about what you can do to help your day run as smoothly as possible. One thing that can make Thanksgiving cooking less stressful and more enjoyable is a good thermometer and timer. this particular thermometer by Taylor is very practical because you can use it the…
As a follow up to the blog yesterday on National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day, expanding on the use of StillTasty.com was the obvious choice. This website is great if you’re just not sure how long to store certain foods, if they will freeze properly and how long they will last in the freezer. A…
November 15th is National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day. When was the last time you cleaned out your fridge? According to The Wall Street Journal, most people never think about cleaning out the refrigerator when they are putting groceries away. The only time the fridge actually gets wiped down is when there is a spill or an…
Today is my husband John’s 50th birthday. I’m glad I did remember it today, but it did remind me of how hard it is in our world of chaos to keep track of important dates, birthdays and anniversaries. Technology has simplified some of this. I love having reminders on my electronic calendar, they remind me…
Today’s Friday Favorite is on the much anticipated iPhone 4S. I’ve been using a second generation iPhone for a long time waiting to upgrade until this new one was announced. I’m not a big fan of having to rush out and buy new technology as soon as it’s available, but I must agree that the new…
The holidays are right around the corner, so to avoid the chaos and crowds at the shopping malls this year, the obvious and organized choice is to do your holiday shopping online. There are some great sites out there with very unique gift ideas. I went to RedEnvelope.com and just bought a wonderful gift for my mom…
If you want to have a linen closet in good order, you need to know proper folding techniques. Here’s our awesome organizer Vicky giving some tips on folding bath towels:
My kids really made the rounds this year when trick-or-treating, they came home with an overload of Halloween candy. Now what do we do with it all? I certainly don’t want them to just eat it all up, and if I let them have just a couple of pieces each day, they’ll still be eating…