I started to think through Thanksgiving a little early this year and was proud of myself! With two young kids I often don't have a lot of extra time to day dream about how to calmly cook and prepare for events. As part of my preparations I came across Martha Stewart's Thanksgiving checklist. Laughing my way through the list I saw things like: iron the napkins (4 days before), and prepare for the floral pieces (in early November). We're supposed to have a floral piece?! W

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

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