Jenny, a reader, shares the chore system she uses for her kids. She says, You cannot do it alone. The rest of the family has to help you, for your sake, for their own character building, for the sanity of all who live there. My kids have to do at least 3 chores a day. They can choose out of the grab bag which is just a gift bag, decorated, with several chores (of my choosing) which they pull ...
Technology Time Out
The following post is from contributing writer Kristen. Nowadays, it is normal for people to be connected most of the time. It's not just teenagers who are constantly texting during family get togethers. Children are receiving their own cell phones younger, more parents are on Facebook or blogging, and there are so many working people attached to their Blackberries day and night. I think ...
Organizing Kids Dishes
Jennifer at Monkey See, Monkey Do has a special low cupboard for her children's dishes and flatware. It enables them to help unload the dishewasher and also retrieve the proper utensil or cup for a meal or snack. For more ideas to help you simplify and organize one day at a time, visit the Organized in 365 Archives. Have you shared a great organizing tip on your website? I'd love to ...
Shirt Skirt and Headband Tutorial
The following is a post from contributing writer Jackie. I was recently given some hand-me-down clothes for my children which were such a blessing. However, there were a few T-shirts from ball teams or events my children didn't participate in. I wasn't about to throw them out but I also wasn't sure my kids would want to wear them either. That is when inspiration struck. While looking at one ...
Build Your Own Pantry
Amy at Gabriel's Good Tidings says, "I didn't have a kitchen pantry, and all of my food and stockpile items were getting lost in cabinets. My husband and I built this roll-out pantry in one evening, and it keeps all my food organized and within sight. It saves us money, time and looks amazing!" Read more about this homemade pantry. For more ideas to help you simplify and organize one day ...
Finding Time for Arts and Crafts: Ideas for Adults
The following is a post from contributing writer Angie. When the words "arts and crafts" are said, you might get images of summer camp activities or automatically think of finding time for children to do arts and crafts. However, many women have a favorite art or craft that they love, but with busy lives, it falls l by the wayside. Working on your favorite art or craft may not seem as ...
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