Many people ask, “Why bother to organize? It is too much work!” That has an easy answer: organization equals peace and consistency! In addition, I think that it is much less work to teach in an organized space than to try to find space and tools to teach every day. You reap what you sow:ContinueContinue reading “Organization Defined and Explained”
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Crafty Containers
A reader posed this question in answer to my poll the other week: “What are some tips you have to organize art/craft supplies for homeschool? I have one of those under the bed containers (because my space is extremely limited) and get very frustrated with it!” The answer to this great question really has twoContinueContinue reading “Crafty Containers”
The Value of To-Do Lists
I love lists. I love them so much that I have lists of my lists. I have lists in several different spots. The two most important things that lists do for me are to keep me on track and to give me satisfaction when I can cross something off of one.Without a list, I flounderContinueContinue reading “The Value of To-Do Lists”
Sane Holiday Homeschooling
The following article appears today in a guest column over at Anne Elliot’s blog and in her weekly newsletter. Thanks for hosting me, Anne!Is it possible to homeschool sanely and still celebrate the Christmas? Yes! How? My two best tips are to make lists and to start early. I love lists! I make lists ofContinueContinue reading “Sane Holiday Homeschooling”
Get Your Wrapping Paper Under Wraps
If you have cute, matching, Rubbermaid storage containers for your wrapping paper, bows, ornaments, tree lights, and table decorations, stop reading right now. You heard me! You don’t need me if you’ve got red and green plastic storage totes. This post is for those of you who spend ten minutes digging out the crumpled wrappingContinueContinue reading “Get Your Wrapping Paper Under Wraps”
Have an Organized Thanksgiving
10 Tips + a Bonus for An Organized ThanksgivingThanksgiving is meant to be a time of remembrance, family and thanks, not a holiday of stress and chaos. Here are 10 easy ways to stay organized for an enjoyable, stress-free Thanksgiving Day:1. Leave cooking and cleaning behind.These days, many people opt to go out for Thanksgiving,ContinueContinue reading “Have an Organized Thanksgiving”
41 Days . . .
. . . until Christmas! But, who’s counting? If you aren’t, I bet your kids are!http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g78/webbfree/christmas/animations/countdown-1.swfChristmas Countdown designed by Christmas Gifts.orgWhat did you do this past week to prepare? Are you ready for a true confession? I know, I usually make you wait until the end of the post to see whether or not I’mContinueContinue reading “41 Days . . .”
The 411 on PAPERS
Last week, I synthesized my 5-part paper series into a 45-minute talk for a Bible study group at my church. These lovely ladies are going through Karen Ehman’s The Complete Guide to Getting & Staying Organized book. When Becky first asked me to talk on “Putting Paper in Its Place,” I was worried that IContinueContinue reading “The 411 on PAPERS”
Portfolios Demystified
Put Paper in Its Place, Part 5 (of 5)Welcome to the final segment of the “Put Paper in Its Place” series! If you’re a homeschooler and if you’ve been reading the entire series, this last section should just help you synthesize everything. As you may already suspect, I am not an advocate of keeping everyContinueContinue reading “Portfolios Demystified”
How to Tell If You’re an Organizing Guru
6 signs you’re an organizing genius:1. You thought of the post-it flag pen first.2. Your calendar consults you.3. You label your labels.4. Your closet is so clean, the skeletons have disappeared.5. You hold the world record for never losing a sock’s mate in the dryer.6. You make lists of your lists.Of course, if you’re totallyContinueContinue reading “How to Tell If You’re an Organizing Guru”
Bethany LaShell 