Category Archives: Guest Bloggers

4 Ways to Get More Done in Less Time (A Guest Post)

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: September 5, 2014

One of my favorite quotes about time is penned by the fabulous C.S. Lewis, “The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of 60 minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is.” More than anything I wish I had 12o minutes an hour. I really do. In fact, recently my 6-year-old son asked […]

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Street Safety From The Experts

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: September 2, 2014

Running or walking outside is a lot of fun. However, there are some things you need to consider before braving the streets. I’ve asked some of the experts to weigh in on what they feel are the most important things to consider before leaving the house. Here are their tips! Have one to share? Please […]

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The Subtle Vegetarian: How to be a Part of the Scene Without Causing One

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: August 5, 2014

Dining out can sometimes be a frustrating experience if you are trying to maintain a vegetarian diet. In our experience, most dining companions either ignore it altogether, resulting in reservations at places with names like “The Butchers Block”, or call such attention to it that you find yourself being interviewed on the how, when and […]

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Summer Safety for Your Pet

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: July 17, 2014

Water-Provide plenty of clean, fresh water-make sure the bowl cannot be tipped. If you have more than one dog, several bowls are a good idea because some dogs will guard a water source from other dogs. Shade- Consider a sun-blocking shade cover, especially for older dogs, dogs with thin coats or light skin. Sunblock-White (pink-skinned) […]

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Kinsights Camping Checklist Makes Packing a Snap

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: July 7, 2014

By Jennifer Chung, Co-Founder of Kinsights.com Kids look forward to going to summer camp all year long. However, packing for camp can be a hassle due to limited space and uncertain weather. Most summer camps will provide a list of must-have items and a few things that are not allowed. To help you stay on top […]

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How To Begin Setting Up A Craft Area ~ A Guest Blog

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: June 27, 2014

1. First, determine the best location in your home to do your crafting. Make sure to consider a space that has good light, places for storing your craft supplies, and a space where you can spread out and work on your projects. Craft projects will rarely get done if the supplies aren’t in the area […]

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Great Tips for Stress-free Travel With the Kiddos ~ A Guest Blog Post

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: June 26, 2014

By Grainne Kelly, Bubblebum.us Spring and summer are almost here and that means – it’s family travel time…time to book those hotel reservations and airline tickets and get the kids ready for the trek to a fun family destination. Spring and summer getaways are the perfect time for family bonding, however, keeping the kids entertained, […]

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Craft Triage~A Guest Blog Post

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: June 24, 2014

No matter how careful you might be, you’ll find your stash piles up. If you are like me, this happens until you could be on an episode of Hoarders. Then you need to take emergency measures. You need Craft Triage. This process lets you get through any stash, even if its just a drawer, quickly […]

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Family Vacation Organizing

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: June 18, 2014

Family Vacations Under the best of circumstances, planning for a family vacation can be challenging. Here are two suggestions to help reduce some of the stress and create a system for packing that will help you with future trips. Vacation Allowance Did you ever notice that almost every ride at Disney ends in a gift […]

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Organizing Toddlers and Kids~A Guest Blog Post

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: June 17, 2014

Part of having children means having more stuff than you sometimes know what to do with. For that reason it’s helpful to have a system set up so that you don’t get overwhelmed and can keep things organized right from the start. Infants & Toddlers are probably the easiest to get organized – the hard […]

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