list of things to do post-christmas 2010

post-Christmas cleanup

My husband likes to keep the Christmas decorations up through New Year’s and every year, I think I will try to make it until then. However, the decorations that looked so pretty just a few days ago look terribly cluttered the day after… Read More

It’s a New Year!

New Year 2011

As a Print Member, View pages you want & Print as often as you like. As a Download Member, Type into a page & Save to your computer. Organize the New Year with these pages: Resolution Map Resolution Planner Goals for this Year/your… Read More

list of ways to reduce waste this holiday season

Christmas Waste

The downside of a consumer -driven economy is the amount of waste that comes from all that stuff we buy.  This year, as we start to see an improvement in the economy, we’ll also experience increased waste.  Every person and family can make… Read More

list of ingredients for building a gingerbread house

gingerbread house

Gingerbread houses are a fun (and delicious) tradition that can be a great excuse to get your creative juices flowing, bring your family together, or host a house-building party. You don’t have to be an expert to build a house that you might… Read More

list of craft supplies for holiday decorating and gift-making

craft supplies

Handmade treasures are a great symbol of the spirit of Christmas:  they are best when shared with friends and family, they become a simple yet meaningful decoration for your holiday home, and they offer lots of time during assembly for refection on the… Read More

list of ways to make st. nick’s day a part of your christmas celebration

Happy St. Nick's Day!

Though not largely celebrated in the States, many parts of Europe have a long tradition of celebrating jolly old St. Nicholas on December 6.  While most Americans lump Santa Claus into the actual Christmas holiday, celebrating on December 6 is not only a… Read More

list of ways to stay in touch with friends during travel or a move

communication

Whether traveling for a week or a few weeks or longer, children and adults alike might find that they miss their friends back home.  Technology today has provided so many opportunities for staying in touch for little or no cost (not including the… Read More

list of dishes to consider for your thanksgiving menu

Thanksgiving Turkey

Thanksgiving is almost here, and if you are preparing a Thanksgiving meal for family and friends, then your menu should be nearly complete. If you have yet to take the time to consider, or if you are not sure you have all of… Read More

list of websites for educating children at home

computer learning

Whether you are homeschooling your child(ren) or just looking for some supplemental websites for afternoon or weekend learning, I have come across some amazing resources in my preparation for homeschooling. I found a book from the library called Homeschool Your Child for Free:… Read More

list of reasons to love the 5-minute mom’s club

5 minute moms club

Stephanie Vozza is the founder of a terrific website, chock-full of all things organizing, The Organized Parent.  And now she has written a fabulous book called The 5 Minute Mom’s Club.  Ever since I got my hands on a copy, I have been… Read More