Sep 6, 2016
Helping Children Learn Organizational Skills
A sign posted on the entry door to a private school for boys is creating a stir on social media. It states that parents bringing lunches and homework forgotten by their kids should turn around. The school wants the youngsters to learn about self-reliance instead. As the school suggests, perhaps parents aren’t doing their children […]
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Aug 22, 2016
Back to School!
If you walk into nearly any store at this time of year, it’s hard to miss the telltale signs that kids will be back to school soon. Paper, pencils, folders and calculators seem to be everywhere, not to mention the stacks of shirts and jeans. Did you know that August is the second-largest sales month […]
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Aug 8, 2016
Tackling Bedroom Clean-Up
Walk into your child’s bedroom, and start counting the stuffed animals. You might count 30, maybe even 60 or more of these cuddly toys. While they are certainly cute and comforting for your child, they can make room organization seem overwhelming. Parents who say, “Go clean your room, ” are typically asking for trouble and […]
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Jul 25, 2016
Laundry: The Cool Factor
Laundry as drudgery? No way, says Dan Rogers of Smithers Apex, an organization that provides cleaning products industry news. In fact, with all the new product innovations out there these days, doing the laundry can be cool! Like other businesses, the cleaning products industry wants to provide sustainable products that reduce the environmental impact load […]
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Jul 12, 2016
Kitchen organization ideas—so easy you can do it yourself!
Kitchens keep us on our toes, especially when it comes to organization. For those who like to cook, having pots, pans, plates and utensils in the right place is important for making a quick dinner on a busy night. It’s also important to clean up messes right after a meal so that you’re ready to […]
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