My three kiddos head back to school in just a couple weeks, and I always find myself ready to get organized. I am a huge fan of "command centers". They are a great place to keep track of activities for the week via a large calendar, create menu plans, or hang your keys and purse. I love that each command center offers something different; a little something to make it exactly what is needed for … [Read more...]
DIY Activity Totes
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For years my children have been involved in various activities, ranging from swimming lessons to flag football to musical performances. My method for keeping their stuff organized was non-existent. We would just run around trying to find swimsuits, goggles, and beach towels two minutes prior to leaving for class. It was not the ideal situation. So, last year I tried a new approach: Activity Tote … [Read more...]
Homework Organization
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We have been in an "Excessive Heat Warning" here in Minnesota since yesterday, so it seemed only fitting that our air conditioner decided it was time to die. I'm talkin' dead. Gone. Broken beyond repair. Our house was sittin' at 85° with 342% humidity when, my hero, the "air conditioning fix-it guy", came to my door yesterday; and with him, a brand new air conditioner. This heat and humidity … [Read more...]
Back to School: Routines
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I truly hope you all are enjoying these last few weeks of summer. With the start of school fast approaching (as in 11 days... not that I'm counting), I like to create a back-to-school schedule. I love making schedules. I will literally spend hours creating an elaborate schedule, broken into 30 minute increments, and we'll follow that schedule... for about 5 days. Then real life hits: someone … [Read more...]
Back to School: Homework Caddy
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I absolutely LOVE office supplies. With all these back-to-school sales, I'm like a kid in the candy store, drinkin' a latte. There's just something exciting about fresh boxes of crayons and crisp notebooks and planners waiting to be filled... I'm weird. I know. I'm okay with that. Today I'm going to put all these supplies into an organized caddy so my kids are ready when it's time for … [Read more...]