So I’m doing this thing with my holiday cards (that I started doing last year) which is to hole-punch and put them on a binder ring as they come in. I love that they’re not only on my coffee table for friends to look through, but since they’re already secured I can just…
Category: Holidays
5 Mistakes To Avoid This Holiday Season
My holiday cards went out today. Yippee! But let me tell you, it was painful. The process started somewhere back in September when we scheduled our first family photo shoot. That one got rained out so we re-scheduled for October. Some big commitment came up on our end so we re-scheduled again in…
The No-Fail Technique To Simplify Your Holidays
I had a great morning today. For the first time ever I got my butt to the gym and back home before the kids were up. They got themselves dressed and were ready for school early. No tantrums. No yelling. On mornings like this I think,… “sure, I could handle another one.” And…
The Sure Fire Way To Simplify Your Holidays
My boys were very excited today when I took out the box labeled “Easter” from the attic. I love decorating around each holiday — the excitement it brings when everything goes up and the smile it puts on my face for days after. I also love decorating a themed table but thinking about…
How To Organize After The Holidays
Does anyone else feel like they need a holiday from the holidays?! Just when you’ve settled back into routine you have to deal with taking down all the things you’ve put up; holiday decorations, the tree and all those holiday cards! And like most memorabilia, your cards are likely to end up in your…
Don’t Miss This Organizing Tip for the Holidays
Woo hoo! Thanksgiving! For me, that means time with friends and family…and lots of food and drink 🙂 But of course, also a time to be thankful. So I want to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU for reading my emails, watching my videos and leaving comments every week. Your support means the…
Make A Homemade Welcome Gift Basket..in 2 minutes
One week until Thanksgiving. Five weeks until Christmas. The holidays are quickly approaching and I betchya have a ton to get done! Many of you may be hosting one or both of these holidays which means your pad is in for some guests. Sweet! Or rather, Stress! Here’s an awesome way you can…
Unique Gifts For The Person Who Has Everything
We all have them. The parent, sibling, spouse, in-law or friend who literally has everything. They are impossible to buy for and cause total stress at the holiday shopping time. Watch my short video to find out three surefire things they DON’T have and how you can get them. Other ideas? Reply to this…
How to Organize Your Holiday Shopping
Less than two months until the Holidays! Aaahh! Funny how one of the most fun times of the year, can be the most stressful. I personally like to refer to December as “Chaos-mas!” There’s just so much to think about. Gifts, decorations, charities, parties..and did I mention gifts?! And as much as I’ve…
Buy the Perfect Baby Gift
If you’re anything like me, I agonize over buying the “perfect gift”, especially for our friends’ kids. Often they “have everything” and gift cards usually get used on diapers. My recommendation is to buy personalized gifts that are suitable for either gender, easy to order, and most importantly, memorable for the recipient. Here’s…
