Moving season is gearing up and the current rebound in real estate means more people will be moving this year than last. If you’re preparing for a move, the process can feel overwhelming. These tips will help get you started and take some of the stress off your shoulders. Make a list, and check it [...]
5 Tips to Help Kids Read More
April 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/Children_g112-Asian_Girls_Reading_Book_p57976.html When it comes to reading lots of children see reading as a chore and a bore. However there are many things that parents can do to make reading fun and enjoyable for their children. Here are five ways to get your child interested in reading: Read to them – The first thing you should [...]
Spring Cleaning Organizing Tips
April 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Happy Spring! The calendar tells us it’s upon us, even though there’s still a bit of snow on the ground. However, I did spot a robin on my walk the other day. I get inspired by spring, the bright yellow daffodils and crocus, the chirping peepers, the fuzzy pussy willows, and the return of the [...]
How to Repurpose Holiday Decor in Your Home
March 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
It’s hard to not love the festive feel of a home decorated for the winter holidays, with all of the brilliant colors and sparkling lights that you associate with happy memories. Putting away the decorations in January can be a bit of a shock, not to mention the fact that now you have boxes of [...]
Kitchen Cabinet Organization, Fruit Snacks, Granola Bars, Etc.
January 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I heart Tupperware, for more than just storing leftovers. In the “reachable” cupboard, I keep some acceptable snacks within the little man’s reach! He even asked me the other day to do “this” … moving his hands left and right, motioning how I fill up his fruit snack container.
Appliances That Make Your Life Easier
January 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Technology has come a long way since the washboard and clothesline. Appliances have always been designed to make tasks you do on a regular basis more convenient, but in recent years, they’ve taken that to a new level. Today’s appliances are smarter and more efficient than ever, with whole sets like LG appliances that have the same [...]
One Year Later: DIY Home Organization Wall: Calendar, Dry Erase Board, Mail Holder
January 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
One year later, new calendar, lots of organized chaos ! We get a lot of use out of this wall. Weekly schedule notes, school days, lunch menu, library card, appointment cards, sports schedules, mail to be filed and/or require attention. “Check the board! Write it on the board” are a couple common phrases. You can [...]
Do you pin? I heart Pinterest.
January 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I do frequent Pinterest, when I need a mindless break and or inspiration. Inspire me on Pinterest !
Ways to Get Energized, Organized and on-Track for Thanksgiving and the Winter Holidays
October 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
By Megan Brown, co-founder of HATCHEDit.com As overwhelming as Thanksgiving and the holiday season can be, the reward for all the hard work and stress is the joy of having your entire family seated around the same table. In our family, Thanksgiving is the first kickoff in a trifecta of holiday events that includes Christmas [...]
Five Fall Drinks With a Seasonal Flair
October 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Seasonal beverages are always a hot commodity among consumers, and many businesses also recognize the trend, churning out their own seasonal menus to try to keep pace. But if you’re inclined to enjoying festive fraps and other beverages in the comfort of your own home — and, in particular, by making them at home — [...]
