I was raised by parents on the opposite ends of the organization spectrum. My father was extremely organized, good at purging and felt every item should have a space of its own. My mother was an artist. Dad would surprise mom by “organizing” her crafts. AKA – throwing them … [Read more...]
Off to work on my health
January 25, 2012 By 2 Comments
I am a nervous wreck! I have blogged extensively here about my kid’s NAET treatments. After helping Dr. Pitman write his book that will be published this fall, I decided to do the basic 15 NAET treatments too. Today is the metals treatment. I don’t know why these treatments get me so … [Read more...]
Finishing Odds and Ends
January 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Yesterday I commented that I am a “finisher”. I’m also an over-committer, but that’s another post! LOL! Once the unfinished products around me start to stifle my productivity I know it’s time to STOP, to buy the pieces and parts needed and FINISH some projects! Today I am using … [Read more...]
Weekly Goals and A Teaser…
January 23, 2012 By 2 Comments
I love making goals. Crystal is the master of all goal makers. WOW! She is detailed and gets results! Blogelina is a goal making/ achieving machine too! I have learned so much from her in the past 3 weeks. I am really working hard on the three goals I set for myself this year: 2012 Resolution … [Read more...]
I’m a finisher you know…
January 23, 2012 By 2 Comments
Job The other night while I was trying to coax Job through his {my} bedtime routine, Job said to me, “Mom, I have to finish my x-box game or Lego project. You know I’m a finisher.” I hadn’t really thought of it that way before. Job takes a while to start a task, but once he’s … [Read more...]
Great Posts to Share
January 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It’s a cabin fever type day here in Cincinnati. I am organizing my inbox and desktop files. I was reading a lot on the web this week and these 3 posts really describe ME well. #1 Proactive I love this article about how proactive people work. I read this article and was screaming {on the … [Read more...]
Christmas is Over
January 20, 2012 By 1 Comment
I cannot believe how often I have talked about this Christmas tree. Every year it is getting harder and harder for me to get all my Christmas decorations put away. What is it about some chores that take on a life of their own? Honestly, it’s been harder since my parents divorced and then my … [Read more...]
Grateful
January 19, 2012 By 2 Comments
Christmas Cards I feel so blessed by our family and friends, although we have not sent out Christmas cards the past 2-3 years, so many of you are still sending them to us. Hubby and I were just looking at the fridge again last night reminiscing about our relationships with those … [Read more...]
Food.
January 17, 2012 By 1 Comment
I wish I could live on chocolate, Coca Cola and pizza. I could really do just fine on those 3 foods. I hate to cook. I would rather be organizing or doing paperwork. Sick, I know. I know the kinds of foods we eat really do make a difference in our weight, health and the way we feel. But I … [Read more...]
How Many Christmas Decorations do You Need?
January 16, 2012 By 2 Comments
I have been pairing my Christmas decorations down every year. But it still takes days to put them up, and weeks to take them down. I love our decorated home, but have less and less days between the put up and take down to enjoy it. I am hoping this is just an short season in my life. But I … [Read more...]
Change, Even good change, Causes Chaos
January 15, 2012 By 5 Comments
Many of us have a weekly routine for our families. Some are more jam packed than others, but everyone has an underlying basic flow to their week. I remember years ago learning that I needed to have at least a little wiggle room or “margin” in my life. When I would schedule my day down to the … [Read more...]
Get Out of the Kitchen
January 14, 2012 By 1 Comment
Do you feel like you live in the kitchen? I don’t anymore. I have found some tricks to keep me out of the kitchen and out playing with my family! I shop once a month for all the basic family supplies like shampoo, soap, tissues, laundry detergent, paper towels, condiments, and snacks. I … [Read more...]
A Closet Fit for a Princess
January 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I had SOOO much fun redoing Lizzie's closet. I have minor adjustments before, but this time I went all out! Here is Lizzie's closet before. The first thing you will note is that my kids really do not have many clothes. I was puzzling solutions and decided to go for it and take ALL the shelves … [Read more...]
I don’t do “FUN” well.
January 12, 2012 By 2 Comments
I am crafty and resourceful, but not “FUN”. I forget this fact however. Let me show you what I mean. Surviving Motherhood had this great simple post about making juice cubes. So I thought, ohh, I’ll make those. Here’s where I go wrong. I think. Instead of saying – I don’t have … [Read more...]
I’m working from home again… want to join me?
January 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A new working from home opportunity I have worked so many various jobs from home I dare not count! If you have the drive and focus to work from home, the opportunities and flexibility your family can received is amazing. For 14 years I stayed at home with an awesome direct sales company. With … [Read more...]
A Home Office in a Pretty Tote.
January 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Everyone’s kitchen counter looks a little different, but for most of us, you can be assured, there are paper piles. The paper piles seem to reach a crescendo as all our children out grow those cozy feety pajamas and trade them in for soccer cleats and ballet shoes. One of Mama’s … [Read more...]
Organization Motivation, Tips, Ideas and Help
January 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Everyday – Like my Facebook Page: Organize365 for an organizational tip everyday in 2012. ** I have a fully functioning Clever Container Store in my basement! Make an appointment and shop anytime the organization bug strikes YOU! Weekly Organize 365 Round Ups Every Friday … [Read more...]
Prioritizing Sundays
January 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This week I shared my 2012 goals with you. It already seems that goal 1 - Stop Multitasking My Family and goal #2 Get Serious about my Blog are in confict. :) So, I am going to "get serious about my blog" everyday EXCEPT Sunday. Enjoy your family and I will be back tomorrow! :) Lisa … [Read more...]
Going Shopping at Whole Foods
January 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Kids today are complicated. To say the least. So we are off woth Lizzie to Whole Foods. We are going to try the gluten free diet again. I do feel Lizzie's 38 food sensitivites were "cured" with the NAET treatments we did a few years ago. BUT... She still has gut imbalance issues. My hope is … [Read more...]
The Great Master Closet Makeover
January 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
How do I use my space? My closet has been updated and reorganized before. Closet reorganization take 1, Closet reorganization “before”, and closet reorganization “after”. If you are looking to see a good old fashioned closet cleanout these are the posts you’ll want to read. This week I … [Read more...]
