Summer means drinking long, tall strawberry daiquiris by the pool, hanging out with close friends into long hours of the day, and barbecuing with herbs and sauces. I find myself going over my recipes again and again, wondering what I should cook next. Will it be barbecue pork ribs, beans, fresh fruit salads, burgers, chicken […]
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The slower economy has forced everyone to make different choices. During the summer cutting costs may be even tougher because of extra expenses on vacations and entertainment for the children. I have witnessed my clients at all economic levels having a greater awareness of what they are spending and scaling back. Never has there been
When most people think of being organized they are sure that it requires you to juggle many things at once and never drop the ball. They believe that great time management means you have to multi-task at every turn. But, I would argue that being able to slowdown, allow yourself to drop the ball once
November 29th, 2010 | Author: Wendy www.lifewithwendy.com The day has arrived. Today I am starting the first day of a major transformation. After spending my life in a series of repetitive tasks in search for perfection, I am going to raise the white flag and surrender to the battle. The house has always been beautiful, the meals
This month, save money, save the planet and get organized! Its Spring Cleaning time and we’re celebrating Go Green style. Here at The Organized Lifestyle we offer a variety of Eco-Friendly products and services. Did you know almost 40% of America’s waste is paper & could be recycled? Learn how you can cut down your
When people struggle to manage their time, they very often jump to the conclusion that they are internally flawed somehow, or are incompetent in this area of life. They throw their hands up in resignation, vonvinced that “out of control” is just how life is supposed to be in the modren world. Both of these
1. Make up a chore chart on a computer program such as microsoft word(see #2 for an example) Save it and make copies to hang on the refrigerator each week. This method is tried & true, we used it in our household for years for our five children. 2. Across the top of the chore
5 Easy Steps: 1. Empty all drawers & shelves. Discard those products that have expired. Give away or discard what you don’t use. Put back what is left. 2. Purchase cosmetic organizers to keep your makeup neat and handy. These can be found at www.theorganizedlifestylestore.com 3. Insert drawer organizers to keep all grooming supplies. Check
I always suggest making a meals ahead of time for the week on Sundays to get a head start on a busy week. If you take the time to store soups, stews, sauces etc., after a tiring day at work you can have great healthy meals at your fingertips. If
Toy Room and Kids Organization Principles Are your kids toys taking over your house? Does mom keep bringing over presents for the kid? Is your daughter’s closet already unmanageable and she hasn’t even hit her teen shopping years yet? Come learn how to tackle toy storage, clothing management, and general organizing tips for kids. Taught