Organization

Start Organizing and Start Saving

by Guest Posting January 24, 2012

The following is a guest post written by James Lander Couponing.com.  Our modern lives are fast-paced, frenetic, and chock-full of distractions. Eat, sleep, work, play, shop, sell—it’s all too easy to lose control of yourself (and break the bank in the process!) in this wild whirlwind. But if you put a little effort into keeping [...]

Recipe Organization and Meal Planning Simplified

by Michelle January 10, 2012

I love to cook.  Unfortunately, I love to cook complex, time consuming meals.  Additionally unfortunate is that I have many, many activities to juggle. No matter how much you love to cook, time can be a struggle.  And if you don’t love to cook (like my husband), you want to spend as little time as [...]

Getting Back into the Routine after the Holidays

by Christina Brown January 5, 2012

photo credit: Randy Robertson I was so busy congratulating myself on how organized I was with all of my pre-holiday-related tasks, that I’m only just now processing the aftermath of the season. I’ve slacked off on my record keeping.  My paperwork is a mess.  New toys cover nearly every flat surface.  The laundry has piled [...]

Organization on a Budget: What to File

by Michelle January 4, 2012

Have you ever struggled with what to keep in your household files?  Ever wonder what a nerdy  Type-A CPA would do?  Well, your wait is over – here is what I file at our house: Bank statements. one for our checking and savings, one file for each of the kids’ most recent savings account statements. Budgeting. [...]

Organizing on a Budget: Facing the Spices

by Guest Blogger Susan December 20, 2011

I needed the curry and opened the cabinet door.  I sighed.   I knew what was about to happen was my own fault.  The bottles and bags hitting the floor could be totally prevented if only I would get busy and organize this cabinet. I sure didn’t want to.  I didn’t want to clean that cabinet [...]

Organizing on a Budget: Holiday Decor

by Michelle November 30, 2011

Oh, the holidays!  How I love thee! Seriously, I l-o-v-e this time of year.  I love the white snow, the bright lights, the music, the beautiful decorations and it does not hurt that red is my favorite color. Earlier in my adult life, I accumulated A LOT of holiday decorations.  First from craft-type shows, and [...]

Organizing on a Budget: The Medicine Cabinet

by Michelle August 31, 2011

Next to planning menus, organizing the medicine closet is one of the best ways to save money, time and tears.  We all know that when you have a crying baby at 3 AM, you will do anything to make it better. Being well stocked in the linen closet helps you be prepared for life’s little [...]

← Previous Entries