Family

Organization
Organizing tips, tricks, and ideas on everything from dealing with toys to making sure chores get done.

Baby Briefcase star[offsite link]
Babies bring a lot of joy--and a lot of paperwork. This cute, well-designed portfolio system includes folders, pockets for small papers, and easy-to-customize labels, making it simple to keep your bundle of joy´s papers all in one place.

Before It´s Too Late estate planning guide star[offsite link]
Though no one wants to think about end-of-life issues, taking the time to organize your estate and put in writing your final wishes can help make things easier for your loved ones when the time comes. This workbook lets you record your family history, legal and financial information, and more, and is a useful addition to a will.

Create a household notebook star[offsite link]
A household notebook can help you keep the day-to-day happenings under your roof under control. This site offers info on what a household notebook is and how to use one, and also features several notebook pages you can download and print out for free.

Customizable message boards star[offsite link]
I *love* this system! It´s a great way to keep notes, schedules, school papers, and other family info organized and together in one place. Best of all, you can mix and match the components you need to create a customized system.

Dealing with Different Organizing Styles star
Do you and your family differ on how your space should look? Not everyone defines organization or sees clutter in the same way. You may want clear spaces, while your partner prefers to leave everything where it lands. This can be a stressful challenge for all involved. Here's a way to find harmony.

My Organized Life´s Family Zone star[offsite link]
My Organized Life offers organizing articles and tips in five different zones; the Family zone features articles and tips on keeping your family organized--and keeping yourself sane!

Organize Your Family´s Schedule in No Time star[offsite link]
Whether your family´s schedule feels totally out of control or just needs some fine tuning, this book--by longtime professional organizer (and mom) Val Sgro--can help.

Organizing for Houseguests star
Expecting guests? Make their stay more enjoyable--for both them and yourself--by getting organized before they show up on your doorstep. Here are a few simple ways to make your next hosting experience as stress-free as possible.

Organizing for Outdoor Activities star
Make outdoor activities--from hiking to boating to picnicing--even more enjoyable this season by taking some simple steps to prepare for them in advance. Here´s how.

Organizing from the Inside Out for Teens star[offsite link]
Written by Professional Organizer Julie Morgenstern and her daughter Jessi, this accessible, easy-to-understand guide helps tweens and teens get their rooms, space, and schedules organized.

Organizing Gifts for Dad star
This Father´s Day--or whenever you want to celebrate Dad--steer clear of the ties, golf tees, and slippers and give Pop something he´ll really love: the gift of organization.

Organizing Homework Assignments and Study Space star
Back-to-school time often means organizational challenges for kids as they adapt to keeping track of--and doing--homework after a summer off. For tips on how to help the students in your life succeed with organizing this school year, I've turned to an authority: a teacher.

Organizing Projects for Mother's Day star
This Mother's Day, consider going beyond flowers and candy and giving the mom(s) in your life a gift that will last: help with an organizing project designed to make her life easier. Here are several ideas to get you started.

Organizing Styles - What To Do When They Clash star
Are you super organized while your partner is a 'let it land wherever' kind of person? Maybe you're like the Odd Couple - you're the neat freak, while he (or she) is the clutter lover. Have you been battling about who is right? Guess what - neither of you are. Read on to learn why.

Organizing Toys - 5 Tips to Make It Easy star
Kids toys are the bane of many mothers existence. They can easily take over the house. Keeping toys organized can seem like an exercise in futility, but it doesn't have to be that way. Here are 5 organizing tips that will help you end toy clutter once and for all.

Organizing Your Family star
Busy families need to be organized - without it chaos takes holds and we all know that's not pretty! But you can only do so much, right? Which areas should you focus on to get the biggest return? That's a question busy moms everywhere ask. No more wondering needed, these are the four biggies.

Toy organizers star[offsite link]
Most kids aren´t born with the urge to get organized, but you can help them along by making sure their toys have homes, and by encouraging them to put things where they belong. Here are some products that can help make get-organized time more fun for kids and adults alike.

Unusual Organizing-Themed Mother's Day Gifts star
This Mother's Day, go beyond flowers and chocolate and give Mom a gift designed to bring order, calm, and organization to her life year-round. Here are a few creative gift ideas to get you started.

What Every Mom Should Know about Organizing & Kids star
Think it's impossible to get your kids organized? Think again! Professional Organizer, mom, and guest author Lea Schneider has these tips for teaching your children how to get--and stay--organized.

Who Gets Grandma´s Yellow Pie Plate? star[offsite link]
Trying to evenly divide up a loved one´s things after a move or a death can be difficult at best. This book offers recommendations on how to make the process organized, harmonious, and meaningful for all involved.

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