by MaryJane | May 20, 2014 | Cleaning Tips, Clutter Busters, Life & Home, Organizing
Note: I first published this post in 2014. A job jar is a great way to teach lifeskill to your kids, whether or not you homeschool. Life hack 101! Today, I’m offering a special post for moms facing summer vacation with kids at home. You see, summer is quickly...
by MaryJane | Mar 4, 2013 | Clutter Busters, Organizing
This week’s clutter buster tip-of-the-week addresses that arch enemy of tidy homes everywhere, the insidious villain named “Not Me!” You know the type. You see a dirty, wet towel plopped right in front of the laundry hamper. “Who dumped this towel here?” you naively...
by MaryJane | Aug 20, 2012 | Clutter Busters, Organizing
In honor of all those kids returning to school this week (or for those who have already started), I’d like to share some of my tips for making the back-to-school morning routine a little easier for everyone–whether you’ve chosen to educate your kids...
by MaryJane | Jul 25, 2012 | Clutter Busters, Organizing
Ever since I gave birth to a baby girl, I have been struggling with how to organize hair accessories. When the children were little, I kept their ponytail holders in a small metal tin. It was great for traveling, and since I always did their hair, I was able to keep...
by MaryJane | Jun 15, 2012 | Clutter Busters, Organizing
Last week, I shared one of my all-time favorite reminders to help me keep clutter at bay: Touch It Once! As much as this one tip has helped me get…and stay…more organized, it wouldn’t be complete without today’s sequel: Do It Now! I realize that those of you who are...
by MaryJane | Jun 5, 2012 | Clutter Busters, Organizing
We’ve all heard the expression, “A place for everything, and everything in its place.” It’s a great plan, except for those of us who aren’t naturally organized. You see, (and this will come as a shock to some of you) there are people out there who lean toward the...
