When I was a new Mom, primarily at home with my children, I found this poem and it has stuck with me and been a comfort to me in many situations over many years. Whatever your situation in life (working full time inside the home, working full time outside the home, doing both or some
Rules for use of Internet, Phone, Texting, Emailing, Social Media Apps and so on….. We will always know the password to the phone and all social media and texting, posting, communicating apps. If it rings, answer it. It is a phone. Say Hello, use your manners. Do not ever ignore a phone call if the
Must Read Series By JB Organizing JB’s Must Reads Price of Privilege By Madeline Levine, PhD. JB’s Review: “Price of Privilege” by Madeline Levine, PhD. is a book that I refer to in my talk on “Raising Responsible Children”. I like that it is very factually and directly written, and brings to light some
Real Mom’s Life JB Organizing Lyrics adapted from “Real Life” by Jake Owens (Written and based on Lyrics by Jake Owen and the Song “Real Life”) (You can watch the Video for the actual song – “Real Life” below my lyrics. Watch the video below and apply the lyrics I wrote for a good laugh
*Special Note* As you read this post please keep in mind the following: To be clear, the comfort that this statement gives would NOT apply to marriages in which abuse and infidelity are present. Especially in situations with abuse, one should NOT just persevere, work through it, and wait for it to improve, but should
JB Organizing Tip: Beware of Baskets Be careful having baskets around your home. Used well they can be great, but most often they aren’t even used for their intended purpose. Baskets can easily become pretty dumping places. A quick organizing project, can be to take ONE of your baskets and make sure it is being
JB’s Organization Destination: Car Trip Tips and Tricks What to have in the car – Easy Access is Essential: Bin or bag of necessities: Bug spray, suntan lotion, band aids, Tylenol, feminine care products, wipes, tissues, paper towels, rag/towel. Game bin or bag: bingo cards, playing cards, car games, dry erase boards for tic tac
JB’s Organization Destination: Refrigerator/Freezer Why bother? It will save you time when making your shopping list, because you will be able to see what you need at a glance. It will save you money, because you will be less likely to over buy. It will save food, because things won’t get shoved into the
One Thing I Have Learned…. About Kids and Kindness “The most important classroom of kindness is the home. What are we REALLY teaching our children by our words, actions, and reactions to the world in the privacy of our own homes?” – JB Organizing “The lesson of kindness is better learned by example than by
Linen Closet Lessons By JB Organizing Always remember the 5 principles of organizing: 1. Small Steps 2. Declutter 3. Condense 4. Contain 5. Label Do things a little at a time. Small steps. Shelf by shelf, top to bottom. As always — Declutter first. Throw away anything that is: broken, ripped, worn, nearly