Posted by Cynthia Ewer on May 24, 2018Its silent. Its sneaky. It creeps about in corners: clutter! When the state of the house aggravates you to your last nerve, its tempting to launch an all-out battle in the war against clutter.
First, though, know your enemy!
There are as many reasons for household clutter as there are clutterers. As Pogo says, We have seen the enemy, and he is us!
Take aim on your households clutter problem by going to the root of the problem: your own thinking.
Whats yo...
Posted by Cynthia Ewer on May 21, 2018Theyre here! Tumbling from the school bus, fresh from Field Day, with papers and projects and petrified sandwiches spilling in their wake: your children.
Summer vacation is wonderful, no doubt about it.
Damp heads and wet bathing suits, backyard tents and fireflies in canning jars.
Look, Mom! rings out a hundred times a day, from the top of the pool slide to the bug-dotted bottom of an upturned rock.Printables: seasonal_picnic_checklist.pdf phone_em...
Posted by Cynthia Ewer on May 16, 2018Summers here, hot, high and sweaty. Vacations beckon. The garden takes on a life of its own.
Busy families dont have much time for home chores these months.
Schools out, travels in and its easy to let life slide on the home front.
Still, summer will run more smoothly if you keep tabs on these important areas in the Summer Cleaning Chore Checklist.
Our summer cleaning chore checklist list tackles hot-weather issues, summer health and safety.Printables:&nbs...
Posted by Cynthia Ewer on May 8, 2018Memorial Day is on the horizon, and the school year is winding down. Its time to think road trip as summer begins.
Family vacation travel can be enriching, enjoyable and exciting--but only if youre organized.
The family that fails to plan for summer travel can end up frazzled, frustrated and longing for the quiet comfort of home.
This year, get ready! Whether its car trips, plane travel or close-to-home stay-cation trips, weve assembled OrganizedHome.Coms b...
Posted by Cynthia Ewer on May 7, 2018Every year, one in five American families makes a move --- and this year, itll be your family on the road.
No doubt about it, moving can present the organizational challenge of a lifetime.
Every habit, every routine, every tiny piece of the mosaic of your life is tossed at random into a huge, cluttered van, to be shaken out and reassembled at the other end.
Its a daunting task--but you can get organized and cut stress when the moving van arrives.
Moving on ...
Posted by Cynthia Ewer on April 12, 2018Its the time of the season: Spring is here, and Summer is around the corner.
Are you ready to dress for warmer weather
A closet clean-out clears the decks for the new season and gives even the most frazzled home manager a feeling of accomplishment.
Whether in the childrens closets or in your own, follow these principles for efficient, organized clothing storage....