Master Plan Review! (GIVEAWAY too)

Congratulations to Michelle of Northofthe49 on winning a copy of The Master Plan! Anybody an organizer out there? Anybody in NEED of organization in their life? Everyonce in awhile a little piece of heaven lands in your lap! That is what happened with The Master Plan by Julie Forsythe! When the opportunity to review an...

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What’s in Your Beach Bag?

It IS that time of year again! Time for FUN in the SUN! As I was gathering up the “essential” beach/pool bag supplies, it occurred to me that these little “summer time sundries” serve as spiritual reminders as well! In our beach/pool bag this summer you’ll find the following: ~Sunscreen (SPF~the...

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End of Year Organization

As we head into June, it signifies the end of the year for many homeschool families. If you’re one of them, you’re probably just ready to pack up the supplies, put them out of sight, and move on to fun summer things. However, this is probably one of the very best times to organize your homeschool. I know, I know, you really...

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Chaos to Order Book Review

Any book with a title “Chaos to Order” has me intrigued. Malia Russell has written a little gem of a book here with 25 tools to bring “order” to our chaotic lives. She presents a formula on the first pages. I’ll admit I’m not much of a formula gal, but THIS made sense to me!! Chaos – Distractions – Decisions ÷...

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Organized Expectations

Organized Expectations I’d like to take you on a short, fictional journey. Imagine that you head out to a new job this morning (remember, it’s just pretend). When you get to your place of employment, you pour yourself a cup of coffee and take a seat at your desk. There may be a few other employees at nearby desks. Your...

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Organized Clutter

A few years back, we lived in a two-story, 1,127 square foot house. We had three bedrooms, one bathroom, a kitchen, living room, and dining room. Since it was built during an era (1895) when wardrobes were likely quite small, comparatively speaking, it was extremely lacking in closet space. When we moved in, we had a...

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Planning Maps Out Success

For me, planning is done in three stages: beginning of the year, weekly, and daily. I also think a mid-year (over Christmas) evaluation on where you are and where you still need to go is very helpful for staying on track. Beginning of the year I spend time each spring making lists for each child and beginning my shopping. I...

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Balance Defined

Balance Defined I have to laugh that the Lord has me writing a column about balance. I am the least-qualified person I know to do this. Yet isn’t that just like God? He uses the weak to show Himself strong. When it comes to a balanced life, I am certainly weak. I pray that He shows up big in your life through whatever He...

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Order and Structure

Order and Structure Children who have disabilities or learning challenges typically need structure and organization. I was reminded of that on Christmas morning while looking at the mess once called our living room. Yet, there in one small corner was an organized structure of unwrapped items. The wrapping paper had been neatly...

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The Daily Balancing Act

The Daily Balancing Act Now that the holidays are past, most of us are heading back to school. Are you organized and ready to roll? Or are you like me, sometimes feeling as if I have no idea where I left my brain? Actually, I’m pretty sure it’s in a box in my family room – at least that’s where I think I last saw it...

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