Cynthia Ewer's Blog, page 19
August 5, 2019
Seasonal Clothing Declutter: Who's Living In Your Closet?
Cynthia Ewer
August 5, 2019
Once again, I mark the coming of autumn with a clothing closet declutter.
I wade into the closet and find the boxes of out-of-season clothing. Try everything on, skin itching at the touch of wool when t...
Set Up A Family Launch Pad
It's not just our family that exits the door each morning during the school, it's our stuff! Can you find what you need to get the children off to school on time each day?
Briefcases and backpacks, library books and lunch sacks travel with us in and out of the house each day. Arriving home, these possessions scatter to the winds; in the morning, precious time is wasted rounding them up for another day's use.
If you're playing too many games of "Where's...
Blast Off: Set Up A Family Launch Pad
It's not just our family that exits the door each morning during the school, it's our stuff! Can you find what you need to get the children off to school on time each day?
Briefcases and backpacks, library books and lunch sacks travel with us in and out of the house each day. Arriving home, these possessions scatter to the winds; in the morning, precious time is wasted rounding them up for another day's use.
If you're playing too many games of "Where's...
August 4, 2019
Start Now: Crafting School-Day Routines
Kindergarten teachers know a powerful organizing principle: reliable routines are the secret to a successful school day.
Well-crafted classroom routines give pupils a sense of security--and ensure that the day moves smoothly through each planned activity.
Put that organizing secret to work in your organized home!
Today in the Back-to-School Countdown, it's time to craft morning, after-school and evening routines for the school year. Read M...
Start Now: Craft School-Day Routines
Kindergarten teachers know a powerful organizing principle: reliable routines are the secret to a successful school day.
Well-crafted classroom routines give pupils a sense of security--and ensure that the day moves smoothly through each planned activity.
Put that organizing secret to work in your organized home!
Today in the Back-to-School Countdown, it's time to craft morning, after-school and evening routines for the school year. Read M...
August 3, 2019
Clear The Decks: Organize Kids' Rooms for School
The start of school puts new demands on children's bedrooms. Can the kids find clothing during the morning rush? Where will they do their homework?
To kick off a new school year from an organized home, it's time to declutter, deep-clean and organize children's rooms.
Working with your child, tackle kids' rooms now for school-day success. Remove clutter, organize toys and clothing, and bring a fresh new feeling to your children's private space.
Ready to...
Organize Kids' Rooms for School Success
The start of school puts new demands on children's bedrooms. Can the kids find clothing during the morning rush? Where will they do their homework?
To kick off a new school year from an organized home, it's time to declutter, deep-clean and organize children's rooms.
Working with your child, tackle kids' rooms now for school-day success. Remove clutter, organize toys and clothing, and bring a fresh new feeling to your children's private space.
Ready to...
August 2, 2019
10 Money-Saving Tips for School Clothes
Gearing up for a new school year? Don't get sticker shock when shopping for school clothes!
The cost of clothing the children for a new school year can be staggering. Even clothing in good repair may no longer fit a growing youngster after the summer holiday. If you've got a budding fashionista on your hands, your child's list of must-have items can swell out of all reality.
How to send them back to school in style ... and on budget? Try these ten idea...
Closet Case: Money-Saving Tips for School Clothes
Gearing up for a new school year? Don't get sticker shock when shopping for school clothes!
The cost of clothing the children for a new school year can be staggering. Even clothing in good repair may no longer fit a growing youngster after the summer holiday. If you've got a budding fashionista on your hands, your child's list of must-have items can swell out of all reality.
How to send them back to school in style ... and on budget? Try these ten idea...
August 1, 2019
Action File: Make A Home For School-Day Paperwork
Back-to-school on the horizon? Here comes the paperwork! Today in the Organized Home Back-to-School Countdown, we're preparing for the paper flood ahead.
Each school day, children's backpacks grow paperwork like leaves on trees. Permission slips and lunch menus. Sports rosters and progress reports. Read More >>
