Category: organize
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Simplifying our life: finding our work-life balance
When I was a young beginning teacher, my mentor once asked me if there was anything with which I was struggling and needed help with. I responded that I was struggling with finding the balance between work, taking care of my family, housework, and extracurricular things. What’s interesting about this exchange is that my children…
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Getting organized: how to organize your closets and keep them that way! (Part One)
There are two types of people in the world: those who are naturally organized and those who must work to be organized. Maybe you fall into that second category- you really want to be organized, but you’re overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. And as some of us are beginning to think about spring…
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Housework Wednesday: 10 Kitchen Organizers You CAN Afford
I’m a sucker for an organized kitchen. There are a ton of ready made cabinet organizers available, but most of them are costly. I’ve managed to find a few nice cabinet organizers for an affordable price. 1. Dollar store pull out basket organizer from The Kim Six Fix My kitchen sink cabinet is one of…
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Free Printable Friday: Monthly Finance Tracker
You all know how much I like to make printables. If you’re a planner nut like I am, chances are you already have some sort of paper finance tracker. Maybe you’re a spreadsheet/Google Sheets guru and you keep track of your spending like that. I created this printable because, while Google Sheets/Spreadsheets are great, I…
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Getting organized for dance competitions
My daughters have done dance competitions for a few seasons now. One thing I have learned about dance competitions is that the better organized and prepared you are, the less stressed you and your dancers are. I have also learned to pack early and plan ahead. A few years ago, we purchased a large Ovation…