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Ellen gets organized with the KonMari method

Even the beloved Ellen Degeneres is talking about Marie Kondo’s book “The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up“. As Ellen points out in the video above, Kondo, or KonMari as she call…

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How to be a thank-you note hero: use Touchnote

My son just turned ten and for his birthday he got a lot of gifts from relatives in the mail. Now, we have been through many occasions together, my son and I — enough for me to know that him …

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Chores for kids pt 5: 8 Great tips for parents

I warned you in the beginning of this series on chores: all kids are different and you will have to do some finagling to find the right system for your child. And that right system may change in a …

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Chores for kids pt. 4: Teaching time management

After a couple of weeks of a new chore regimen, expect some push back from everyone. Left to its own devices, the tendency of any system is to descend into chaos.

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Chores for kids pt. 3: The subtle arts of persuasion and bribery

Looking around the kitchen I see a big, fat mess! And it’s my turn to clean it up tonight. I don’t even know where to start. There’s a sink full of dirty dishes, splattered oil all over the stove, …

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Chores for kids pt. 2: Why continuity is more important than clean

How can I have chores for my kids when they go back and forth to my ex’s house all the time?

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Chores for kids pt. 1: How to answer “BUT MOM! WHYYYY?!”

Spring is on it’s way and change is in the air. What better way to spice things up at home than to add some chores to your children’s days? This 5-part blog series will help you start assigni…

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How to encourage your kids to be organized

Some children love organizing. They’ll color code their homework and put their books in alphabetical order. Other children, well, not so much. They’re more likely to think their room is clean if th…

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8 Helpful hints to involve your children in large organizing projects

Teaching your kids the importance of household work and how they can contribute to the family through chores is an important part of parenting.

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How to Organize a Kids’ Clothing Swap

Just as we wrap up back-to-school shopping, the seasons change again. But shopping for winter clothes for your kids doesn’t have to break the bank. This year, skip shopping altogether and organize …

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