So many people hit the road during the summer months. Some people love the open road while others want to save some dollars and avoid air travel. Whatever the reason, Map It Out Your route (obviously!) but also how you plan to pack the car. If you are making multiple stops along the way, you’ll … Read more
Packing for a trip may be daunting. Make sure you have everything you need when you arrive at your destination, be it a foreign city, tropical isle or grandma’s house. Plan It Out Start by making a detailed list. Look at the number of trip days and the types of activities you’ll be doing. Will … Read more
There’s always a constant flow or papers coming home from school, but we tend to get a deluge coming home as the end of the school year nears. Triage Immediately Make a practice of having your child empty their bag when they get home from school each day and sort through their papers. Three main … Read more
As spring gets going in earnest, spend some time making your garage work harder for you. It tends to become a dumping ground as seasons change, so set your family up for success this spring into the summer. Sort Even if sorting feels like a lot, it needs to happen. Garages can contain very large … Read more
You have a move on the horizon, so how do you make it as smooth as possible? Write up a plan of action to keep you on track as the big day nears. Here is a general outline for 0-3 to weeks before the big day (check out part 1 first). Make sure to tailor … Read more
You have a move on the horizon, so how do you make it as smooth as possible? Write up a plan of action to keep you on track as the big day nears. Here is a general outline for 4-8 to weeks before the big day (part 2 coming soon!). Make sure to tailor it … Read more
Moves bring up so many feelings. They are often exciting, full of promise and new possibilities. But they are also full of stress, so make a packing plan to ease some of that. Purge Don’t waste time moving what you don’t need. Once you know a move is in the cards, set out a timeline … Read more
Everyone wants to get more accomplished during their day, right? But how do you do that? You are already working long and hard – either in the office, at home or both – and it seems like no matter what you do, you are always behind and trying to catch up. Can I really get more … Read more
March (and let’s be honest, April) are transition months up here in New England. The snow starts to melt, the snowy days become rainy or icy days, and you get a few warm(ish) days which can mean actual mud and chaos when it comes to outerwear. Empty Clean it out. Match up mittens and shoes … Read more
Not ready to take on the basement? Don’t have time to do a massive closet clean out? It’s not always about the big jobs, even a little bit every day (or two!) can be helpful in keeping your home tidy. 1. Paper There is likely new paper arriving at your home daily, either through the … Read more
