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We began this week of spring cleaning in the kitchen and dining room. We are focusing on spring cleaning each of the rooms/areas of our home. Whether you have time to plow through a whole list of tasks in one day or need more time to carefully accomplish a few tasks throughout the week/month, creating a […]
Spring cleaning is a natural process of dusting off the winter cobwebs and shaking off the winter’s hibernation. When the days grow longer and we see the sun shining, we begin to look with fresh eyes at our surroundings. We may find that areas and spaces of our home have been neglected over a long […]
For years, members have asked for good ways to organize and store ListPlanIt‘s lists and planning pages. I have found another great option in a product from Staples. It is an arc system notebook. Here is a video showing some ways that you can use this brand of notebook with ListPlanIt pages. For more information […]
For some reason, fall cleaning does not get as much credibility as spring cleaning. Spring cleaning is about dusting off the winter, but fall cleaning is about preparation and heading into the winter and holiday seasons with a safer and less cluttered home. This is why fall cleaning should be the new spring cleaning. Fire […]
Fall doesn’t officially begin until September 22 this year, but with the low temperatures at night and the crisp September air during the day, it is definitely time to start thinking about fall. After a long, hot summer, most people are ready for the change that comes with fall. Here are some ideas from around […]
I’ve written about setting up a home management binder for all of the details that go into managing a home. I’ve also written about the importance of maintaining a place to store and record information other seasons, such as the summertime and the new year. Having a place to prepare for the busy holiday season can be […]
* Guest post by Jill Farris The trouble with simple living is that, though it can be joyful, rich, and creative, it isn’t simple. ~Doris Janzen Longacre Years ago I read a Household Hints book where the author pointed out this profound truth: even if we have the money to hire a housekeeper, we can’t […]
June is more than halfway over. School is out. Summer officially begins tomorrow. It feels like we’ve reached a point when we can finally kick back, relax more, and enjoy the great weather with friends and family. However, it is simply the calm before the storm. You may have exciting activities planned such as a […]
Even in the summertime, clothes still need washing, dishes don’t clean themselves, trash doesn’t walk itself to the curb. A home needs constant maintenance and upkeep in order to be livable. While parents are largely responsible for the care of the home, children, as rent-free residents, must contribute in whatever age-appropriate ways possible. Children may […]
Teenagers are on the verge of life on their own. That likely means that they alone will be responsible for nourishment, cleanliness, and personal hygiene. Teaching children to do laundry is more difficult than just doing it yourself, but don’t miss the opportunity to give your child plenty of practice. A teenager or young adult […]
If you have a home management binder or a holiday binder, then you know how useful it can be to have a central place to keep calendars and information. Having a place to prepare for the busy summer can be just as useful. A summer central binder works as both a guide and a workbook […]
It is possible to have an appealing yard without investing thousands of dollars every year in order to do so. By practicing some basic conservation rules, you can save money and still make your landscape look great. Members to ListPlanIt will find the lists they need to plan for their landscaping and gardening needs in […]
A garden gives life to a home, both in beauty and sustenance. Growing a garden is a great way to save money at the grocery store, get some good exercise, and add color and dimension to your outdoor home. However, gardening isn’t as simple as putting the plants into the soil. There are basic necessities […]
I have just returned from Baltimore, where it was my very good fortune to have spent 3 days in the company of a host of professional organizers attending the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO). We were there to show them the benefits and advantages of having hundreds of printable lists available to print or […]
Every season brings home maintenance tasks in order for a house to continue to be a family’s safe haven. Many homeowners skip over these basic home maintenance necessities because of busy schedules or because they are unsure of what tasks to accomplish along the way, but this can cause damage to a home that could […]
ListPlanIt.com has everything you need to prepare your home for spring. Today we are focusing on ListPlanIt‘s Spring Cleaning List. I put together a quick video tutorial this morning on how to use this 5-page list. You’ll find plenty of tasks to do a thorough job of spring cleaning your home and many more pages […]
March has arrived. We get a “Take 2” on the new year and a second chance to find our motivation to get things done in and around our homes. I’ve already noticed a bit more spring in my step, a bit more enthusiasm for activity. Maybe it is the increased daylight that has me seeing […]
When the world begins to turn green, thoughts of the outdoors will begin to pull you out of your winter hibernation. As you look around, you may begin to see things in a fresh light. ListPlanIt.com has everything you need to get you, your home, and your family organized for the bright new season. As […]
We are converging on the point when our resolution to get more organized gets the much needed shot of adrenaline called “spring cleaning”. Take advantage of this time of year when you begin to feel more energized by an increase of light and warmth. Are you sick of tripping over Littlest Pet Shop animals […]
February is finances month at ListPlanIt.com. We wrote last week about creating an auto fund for your budget, and this week we’ll consider ways to have enough money in your home fund to cover your rent or mortgage and anything else that you might need for your home. How much should you add to your […]
It’s Monday, the end of January, and a good day to workout your weekly cleaning list or routine. The urge to seriously clean for spring will soon be upon us and you can ease that process by beginning some good (or improved) cleaning habits today. ListPlanIt has a brand new Weekly Cleaning Checklist in two […]
Whether or not you are following along in The Week Ahead, today is a good day to tackle your pantry or dry food storage areas. Having lived in Europe, I understand that an actual pantry is much more common in North America. However, every culture has a place to store dried grains, spices, canned or […]
It is part of the human condition to want to change things up sometimes or add something new to a home or a wardrobe. However, if one is not careful, new purchases can quickly turn from excitement to stress or anxiety. Here is how Wikipedia defines it. . . “Buyer’s remorse is the sense of regret […]
Today we observe Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. Don’t pass up this opportunity to reinforce to the children in your life a sense of gratitude to the men and women who have lead the way in our journey toward equality for all humans. After months of allowing things to pile up or putting off the […]
Once again, mid-afternoon on Christmas day, I begin to see with things in a different light. The decorations that looked so pretty just a few days ago begin to look like clutter. There are toys, gift wrap, leftovers, and messes everywhere I turn. I begin to scurry around, picking up things, sorting through things, […]