All in Order's Challenge of the Week - Back to School Special - Eliminating too much artwork
Now being weeks into school starting there might already be artwork flooding your home. There are creative ways to show off their masterpieces temporarily, but the question is what to do with them long term so that they do not over take your home. Try taking pictures of the works of art and creating a photo book or calendar for your children to remember their work. * A great tip is involve your kids in the process to choose what pieces are their favorites (vs. using every
Take All in Order’s Challenge of the Week: Holiday Visitors - planning the visits
Its time to look at the schedule and talk with family and friends about travel plans for the upcoming busy holiday season. Here are few things to consider and go over with family and friends:
Decide what your available dates are to host or travel by looking at the family calendar.
Who is willing/able to travel this year?
Where will everyone stay, eat etc.?
How can responsibility be shared for meals?
For help with preparing for the holiday season or another space in your
All in Order's Challenge of the Week - Back to School Special - Managing Your Schedule
Once school starts it seems to go full steam ahead into fall with various activities, sports, gatherings, and celebrations. Gaining control over your family's schedule is a huge part of having a peaceful life at home. Challenge yourself this week to come up with a system to help your home run more efficiently. Here are All in Order's top choices for organizing your schedules: 1. Have a monthly and weekly calendar - You need to have monthly calendars for the long range plan
Take All in Order's Challenge of the Week: Back to School Special - Choosing Clothes
Another possible morning stressor for families is choosing outfits each day. This week's challenge is another that can easily be helped by planning ahead. Depending on the age of your children you can have them choose their outfits on Saturday or Sunday for the week. Make sure they include: top, bottom, and socks + shoes. This works well for adults too. Selecting the shirt and tie or dress and necklace for each day can gain you 5-10 minutes every morning! Here are a few ways
Take All in Order's Challenge of the Week: Back to School Special - Lunch Prep
Our time is precious and we always want to maximize it. And mornings can sometimes be the most stressful with being on a schedule. Planning lunches ahead in a short amount of time on the front end gives you extra time during the week. Also packing lunch for adults and kids is not only a money saver, but helps give healthier food options. Here are some strategies to help you prepare your family's lunches more efficiently:
1. Plan your "courses" for the lunch. (Examples: sandw
Take All in Order's Challenge of the Week: Back to School Special - Paperwork
School is now in session almost everywhere. With school starting, the papers are beginning to multiply in many homes. Everyone needs to find a system that works for them. A few suggestions are: a wall hanging system, filing system, or a binder. Whatever way you choose, remember to: try to handle the papers once, keep it simple, and involve your family. Here is one of All in Order's favorite way to organize family paperwork, and to help involve your kids to make your home as e
