As we are all being urged to practice social distancing and self-isolation during this time of crisis, many parents are suddenly home all day with their kids. And because your children are missing school, I’m sure you’re wondering how you can both teach and entertain them during this time. Some of you may be working remotely and need to figure …
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How to Change Your State of Mind
This guest post was written by Amra Saby (@followthecoco) and originally published on 2 February 2020 on Herparade. How to stay confident when everything around you seems to be falling apart Amra Saby shares her story of dealing with difficult experiences in a foreign country with The Organizing Confessions readers in order to help them change their state of mind …
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How to Teach Children to be Organized
Organizing is in my DNA. I’ve been organized ever since I can remember. As a child, it never dawned on me that people weren’t organized. I thought everybody knew where everything was. I had it all worked out. My 10-year-old self would pack up her backpack the night before and leave it by the front door for an easy exit …
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Why is it so Hard to Get Organized?
Getting organized is not exactly the stairway to heaven. It’s not winning the lottery and it’s not a once in a lifetime opportunity. Yet, the benefits are beyond anything you can possibly imagine. It’s freedom. Get organized and find freedom. Freedom and relief from the daily stress and challenges that rob your time, drown you in heaping clutter and spin …
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Mother of the Bride Musings on How to Plan a Wedding
And so it happens, from pigtails to wedding veils. Your daughter becomes a bride. Just like that; you’re the mother of the bride. And in the moments before she says: “I do” – in those few moments when your heart swells as she takes that majestic walk down the aisle, you see the treasures of your lives together in a …
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An Almost Happy Thanksgiving (A Baby Boomer’s Guide to Entertaining)
I love to entertain and bring my family and friends together for all kinds of occasions; especially the holidays. I also think it’s important to celebrate milestones and other turning points in life that aren’t always recognized. When it comes right down to it, I’ll celebrate just because; except, please NO REDO’S from Thanksgiving 2018. The Thanksgiving from Hellish My …
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What are the Habits of Super Moms & Dads?
If you want your children to know how much you love them, does your face light up when they walk into the room? As a mother, I cannot think of anything more important than loving your child and letting them know that you accept them just the way they are. I understand the challenges of parenthood as I raised three …
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For The Love of Money
Too bad I didn’t think of saving money with my first dollars earned. When I was 9 or 10 and instead, I bought a pepperoni pizza and a bottle of coke. I guess I ate my entire earnings earned while working in the neighborhood selling cookies. Later on, I sold whatever I could; including tickets to all the shows I …
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Why We Love to Talk About Clutter
In full disclosure, I thought my husband had gone wacky 27 years ago after my twins were born. It was a bitterly cold day in mid-December and we were heading back home from the hospital. With my husband, babies, and older daughter in tow, I couldn’t wait to settle into my warm surroundings. Walking into our apartment, I was horrified …
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The Organizing Confessions is the natural culmination of my years of experience as an Organizing Professional. On the Organizing Confessions, I will be sharing a combination of personal stories and practical information that can be applied to your own life. I hope to provide you with real-life examples, along with tips on how to put organization into practice. My Personal …