DIY Designer Bulletin Board

Y'all have already seen my fabulous new desk, bookshelf, and accessories, right? If not, be sure to take a look. Well, I had this old, boring bulletin board hanging around, and I decided I wanted to snazz it up some to match the rest of my (non) office (aka the school room).I stapled quilt battingContinue reading "DIY Designer Bulletin Board"

10 Days of Organization . . . Coming Soon!

I am thrilled to announce that I will be part of Heart of the Matter Online's super-duper blog hop from February 7-18th (excluding weekends)! I'll be posting 10 BRAND-NEW posts on homeschool organization! I invite you to check out my friends' blogs as well; see all of the amazing topics we'll be coving next month.BeContinue reading "10 Days of Organization . . . Coming Soon!"

Organize Computer Files

Now that we've tackled organizing our digital pictures, let's organize our computer documents. It may seem like a daunting task, but I promise that it is entirely doable and that it will be worth it in the long run.I love folders! I love paper folders, I love cutesy folders, I love labeled folders, and IContinue reading "Organize Computer Files"

Organize Your Digital Photographs

Digital photography has done wonders. In addition to being able to zip photos of little Johnny's first steps around the world in seconds and being able to safely store a large number of high-quality pictures in a small amount of space (CDs, etc.), we also have the problem of thousands of uncategorized pictures cluttering ourContinue reading "Organize Your Digital Photographs"

10 Reasons to Go Digital

If you're reading this post, you have access to a computer and the Internet. If you have access to a computer and the Internet, you have access to a tremendous array of digital calendars and organizers--many of them for free. So, why aren't you taking advantage of them?Let me help you out here by detailingContinue reading "10 Reasons to Go Digital"

Combat Post-Holiday Blues

I don’t know about you, but a few days into January, the post-holiday blues start to hit. The Christmas carols have been replaced by the same old songs that were around last year. All the pretty decorations are tucked away (a depressing chore in itself); and half of the kids’ anticipated toys lay broken andContinue reading "Combat Post-Holiday Blues"

Reflections and Motivations

I read a challenging blog post by Rachelle Gardner the other day that talked about the motivations behind goals and resolutions. I think I'm going to try that approach this year.Resolutions flop too easily, and I hate the feeling of defeat when I have chocolate cake instead of celery on January 2. Goals feel more attainable,Continue reading "Reflections and Motivations"

My Mamma Raised Me Right

  Is it just me, or are thank you notes (the paper kind you hold in your hand) becoming obsolete? Are they following the dwindling number of friendly letters and Christmas letters and cards that used to stuff our mailboxes? Well, my mum (she’s Canadian, but I thought the southern phrase more apropos for the title)Continue reading "My Mamma Raised Me Right"

Calendars 103

Have you bought your 2011 calendar yet? If not, stop reading this blog post. Go buy a wall calendar, a purse calendar, a desk calendar, a family fridge calendar, refills for your Day Timer, whatever you use. Right now! Yes, really! Then come straight back. Now are you ready?First, make sure you have your currentContinue reading "Calendars 103"