Fast and Easy Labeling with Dry Erase Markers

Labeling is a critical step to getting and staying organized.  Without it, whatever wonderful system you set up will be impossible for your family to follow and consequently fail before it gets off the ground.  That being said, there are lots of instances where ‘officially’ labeling something with a sticker or tag requires way too much commitment.  The fact is that when...
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Lovin’ These Links – Monday’s Facebook Recap

For those of you who follow me on Facebook, you know that lately I’ve been sharing juicy ideas I have found out in the blogosphere on my fan page. Recently, I had a friend mention that she’s terrible at checking her Facebook and would like to have a list of the links I post on my blog as well.  So this one’s for you, Rachel (and all the rest of my email/RSS subscribers). Each...
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Shed Light on Organizing Trouble Spots with Tap Lights

Watch any decorating show and they’ll tell you the key to great design is great lighting.  In my opinion, organizing have the same mantra.  The simple fact is that it’s impossible to keep things tidy if you can’t see the results.  Take my kitchen cupboards, for example.  Look in any of my upper cabinets you’ll find that they’re in pretty great shape....
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Bunco – One of My Favorite Family-Friendly, Grab’n'Go Games

This past New Year’s Eve I was hit with a party dilemma.  We were hosting a big family party at our house and I needed a game that could be played by everyone – adults and kids.  There are lots of games on the market that can be ‘played by all ages’ but I wanted something that could actually be enjoyed and possibly won by all ages.  Finally, a few hours before the...
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Reader’s Choice – Top 20 MeckMom Ideas

Happy 2010, everyone!  Thanks for putting up with my month-long hiatus as I enjoyed some quality holiday time with my family.  I have loads of tips to share with you this year and I’m anxious to get started. I thought I’d kick things off this year by featuring some of the best ideas from the past several years.  Back in November, I asked you guys to submit your favorite MeckMom...
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