The Importance of a Routine
If you read many organizational or home management blogs, chances are you've seen this topic covered before. The reason it's covered so often, of course, is that it works! Having a routine in…
Question of the Day: How Do You Handle Lack of Motivation?
I suppose I could make this a poll, but I'd rather hear from you in the comments, and I've posted my response to get the conversation rolling (so please don't leave me hanging!)...…
Quick Tip: Where Do You Do Your Best Thinking?
Tara from Deal Seeking Mom and I have been joking for years that all of our best ideas come to us in the shower. Maybe it's because that's the only time that there…
All About To-Do Lists: Finding a System That Works for You
Chances are that if you're a list maker, you've seen – and perhaps drooled over – dozens of different systems for creating your daily to-do list. From fancy Franklin Covey planners to PDAs…
All About To-Do Lists: Starting with a Brain Dump
Lucretia from GeekMommy recently shared her fear of forgetting something important because of her lack of organization. She said: I keep telling myself that if I could just sit down and get organized,…
All About To-Do Lists: Thinking Through Your Needs
There's been one time since I became a mother that I had nothing on my to-do list – no short-term to-dos, no long-term goals. Nothing. It was kind of a bizarre feeling. As…
Survival Mode: Scaling Back to the Basics
When I wrote my "Organizing as Lifestyle..." post over the weekend, I really thought I was coming out of the six weeks of fog that have characterized this pregnancy. Unfortunately, the morning sickness…
Time Management Secrets: Getting Past Others’ Expectations
When it comes to time management, let's face it -- there is really only so much you can squeeze into a day, regardless of how organized or disciplined you are. When we try…
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Time Management Secrets: Discipline
I often get asked how I balance everything on my plate – working at home full time while taking care of three little girls 4 and under, being the best mommy to them…