Month: August 2011

Declutter for Back-to-School

As summer is winding down, this is a great time to declutter in preparation for the start of school.  Here are the key areas to tackle: Clothing – Now is the time to try on the pants and long sleeves. Sort through all of the drawers and closets and get rid of what doesn’t fit.  […]

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3 Interesting Observations on Life Lists

This is an excerpt from a newsletter by from Marcia Francois (my list hero!) – Enjoy! In the process of updating my 36 things list and making a new 37 things list (Marcia’s 37th birthday was last week – Happy Birthday!), and talking about these a bit too much with friends and colleagues, I realized […]

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Choose the Right Backpack to Stay Organized

August already?!  As summer flies by, I can’t help but notice all of the back-to-school displays at the local stores.  One of my kids’ favorite purchases always seems to be the backpack.  Aside from choosing their favorite color, how can you help your child find the best backpack for their needs?  Here are some things […]

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