My days are busy. I mean, aren't everybody's? I'm a working mom of a toddler, a wife, a dog mom, a home-owner, and I like to try and workout, and you know....eat meals.....it's all a complex balancing act. I can't say that I can always keep the plates in the air, but I do have a few secret weapons that help me make it through the long days.
A great breakfast. I prefer a smoothie. ...
When I sat down to write this year's Valentine's Day gift guide I was drawn to one spot over and over again, the kitchen. The kitchen is the heart of the home and cooking is such a romantic task. We do it day after day, as a sign of love for our families. I wanted to see if I could find a way to make it a little more special for even the busiest of weeknights, and I'm pretty darn happy with ...
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Keeping it together is really a balancing act. Some days you're going to be better at it than others. However, there are a few tricks and tools I rely upon to be my secret weapons. So, when the calendar is full, and the clock is ticking, this is how I ...
So you've already been going a million miles an hour and the holiday season is flying by you. This is your official reminder, from The Joyful Organizer and Elf on the Shelf, to take some time for you. Relax and have a cup of peppermint mocha. Meet a friend to chat about your year or go for a manicure. This task isn't about racing to the next event or spending a lot of money, it's about taking ...
The holidays are rough. Yes, they are filled with parties, family and friends, food and fun. However, they are often the cause of a lot of stress. If don't read anything else this holiday season, read this quick and easy guide to having a stress free holiday!
1. Check your wrapping paper inventory BEFORE you sit down to wrap. So often people sit down to wrap and have nothing OR (and ...
This is your official reminder not to forget your pets when holiday shopping. Not only is it a great idea to get them something special for the holiday, it's important to remember to bring them in from the cold. Don't leave them outside if it's a cold evening and don't leave them in your car while shopping. If you would be cold outside, they are too.
Buying your pets presents doesn't have to ...
Wrapping is one of those tasks that some people love and some people hate. Regardless of how you feel about it, wrapping is a necessary part of the holiday. This year I want to offer you some wrapping tips to make it more bearable.
1. Use gift bags or boxes. Lots of stores (even discount stores) sell beautifully decorated boxes and bags that can be used over and over again. Simply put in a ...
Bonnie Joy Dewkett is a nationally recognized organizing expert, author, motivational speaker, and internet radio personality. She began organizing as a child, and she has been organizing ever since. Her company, The Joyful Organizer®, creates and implements organizational systems for the home and office... Read More
