After my last post, it dawned on me that while we're looking forward to Spring, we still have a few more weeks of indoor activities to conquer. Many of us have experienced more 'snow days' than usual, and our creative juices for indoor activities might be tapped. We love our kiddos, but there is only so much we can think of to help them stay amused when they are as sick of being stuck inside as we are.
If you have a good idea, please pass it on! The parents that read our blog will welcome the fresh ideas and may have a few to pass on to you, too.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Spring is Just Around the Corner...
At least that is what I tell myself as I watch the snow fall and my children go stir crazy with cabin fever. At least we aren't bogged down under feet of snow like some of you are in other parts of the country, but I'm ready for warmer temperatures and green leaves on the trees. And a few flowers would be nice while we're at it. But I digress...
I have another question for you: What kind of Springtime activities are you planning with your kids? Will you plant a garden? Will you plant flowers or vegetables? How about some sort of sports team? Soccer? Baseball or softball?
What will you do to get out and enjoy the fresh spring air after one of the harshest winters we've had in awhile? What do you like the most about Spring?
I'm looking forward to your enthusiastic replies and suggestions!
I have another question for you: What kind of Springtime activities are you planning with your kids? Will you plant a garden? Will you plant flowers or vegetables? How about some sort of sports team? Soccer? Baseball or softball?
What will you do to get out and enjoy the fresh spring air after one of the harshest winters we've had in awhile? What do you like the most about Spring?
I'm looking forward to your enthusiastic replies and suggestions!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Getting Orgnaized
It’s that time of year again. You know what I’m talking about – the time of year where we've made promises to ourselves that we are going to make changes: lose weight, pay off debt, be better at something, quit a bad habit, get more organized. You get the idea. And we are far enough into the year that many of us have gotten off track.
My challenge this year is to get more organized. Some people are naturally organized and can keep things miraculously clean. I'd like to think that is me, but this isn't a perfect world, and I don't want to lie to you. I have "organization spurts" where I can focus and get something in order, but then I get stuck. Makes me human.
I already have some systems that work. There are areas in my home that are still overwhelming, though. The biggest area – PAPER! I have a child who brings home tons of school papers every day. I have bills, magazines, things that I need to keep for tax purposes, memories to store for future generations. I’d like your input and advice. Here are a few questions:
1. How do you decide what to keep and what to toss?
2. How do you store what you keep?
3. Do you have a time limit for how long you keep something?
4. If you don’t keep every school paper (and I know you don’t), how do you dispose of the unwanted ones so that tender feelings aren’t hurt?
5. What is your best organizing tip in general?
I look forward to your replies. Have a great day, and happy organizing!
http://www.themomsresource.com/
My challenge this year is to get more organized. Some people are naturally organized and can keep things miraculously clean. I'd like to think that is me, but this isn't a perfect world, and I don't want to lie to you. I have "organization spurts" where I can focus and get something in order, but then I get stuck. Makes me human.
I already have some systems that work. There are areas in my home that are still overwhelming, though. The biggest area – PAPER! I have a child who brings home tons of school papers every day. I have bills, magazines, things that I need to keep for tax purposes, memories to store for future generations. I’d like your input and advice. Here are a few questions:
1. How do you decide what to keep and what to toss?
2. How do you store what you keep?
3. Do you have a time limit for how long you keep something?
4. If you don’t keep every school paper (and I know you don’t), how do you dispose of the unwanted ones so that tender feelings aren’t hurt?
5. What is your best organizing tip in general?
I look forward to your replies. Have a great day, and happy organizing!
http://www.themomsresource.com/
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