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The children have been back to school for almost 2 months, and perhaps the paper is piling up around your house.  The amount of paper that comes home from school, especially in the early years, can be hard to manage!   Check out this link for our fail-proof strategies to manage the incoming day to […]

One of the suggestions we make to our workshop participants is to use your good china rather than to allow the dust to collect on it in your china cabinet or worse yet to leave it packed away in boxes. My age group is probably among the last to even have “good china” – i.e.

Time again to have a visit to my Kitchen! In our first time together we took a peek at the area around the fridge, sink and lazy susan. Last time we were in the beverage zone. Today we will have a look at this final area of our tiny efficient kitchen. When we moved into

I am pleased to welcome Diana Murdoch back as my guest blogger this week.  As usual Diana has great ideas to share! Diana says: In my last article for parents, I tackled the parental call to “Go Clean Your Room.” I broke it down into four steps, and shared some ideas on how to implement

  In honour of Grandparent’s Day this month, we want to share some ideas for creative ways to make memories AND disperse some of your cherished mementos.   When I (Rhonda) was a little girl, I remember receiving some special items from my grandfather after he passed away. He loved horses, so I recall receiving

As mom’s it can be a big challenge to motivate our children (and ourselves) to get up and out the door on time in the morning.   Setting a morning routine at the beginning of the school year will help your family get off to a good start.  This way everyone knows what they need

I am happy to welcome Lori Hoffman as my guest blogger this week.  We’ve heard Gramma Lori’s reflections before as she and Carter do life together.  You’ll love her wise words and practical tips.  Lori shares the “Back to School Routines” charts that she created for Carter.  Let me know if you would like a

It can be challenging to find your groove as you settle back into school routines.   If you haven’t already, we’d suggest a family meeting.   Check out our family meeting tips in more detail here .  Then try out these Five Fabulous Tips for Finding Your After School Groove!  Keep The Calendar In Mind After school activities

As September comes closer and summer comes to an end, the topic of Back-To-School becomes a reality. And sometimes a stressful reality!   This is a great week for a family meeting.  Have some open conversation about expectations (for the whole family) for the school year.  Check out our family meeting tips in more detail here .  

I (Rhonda) love checklists.  I use them in all areas of my life.  As teachers, we use them to keep our students organized so it only makes sense to use them to keep ourselves organized. 96% of people say their lives are better with to do lists.  89% say they enjoy making lists. 28% identify