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August 6, 2017

Back-to-School Countdown Day 7: Craft School-Day Routines

Posted by Cynthia Ewer on August 6, 2017

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.

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Published on August 06, 2017 00:00

Back-to-School Countdown Day 7: Crafting School-Day Routines

Posted by Cynthia Ewer on August 6, 2017

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.

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Published on August 06, 2017 00:00

August 5, 2017

Back-to-School Countdown Day 6: Organize Kids' Rooms for School Success

Posted by Cynthia Ewer on August 5, 2017

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.

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Published on August 05, 2017 00:00

Back-to-School Countdown Day 6: Organize Kids' Rooms for Back-to-School

Posted by Cynthia Ewer on August 5, 2017

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...

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Published on August 05, 2017 00:00

August 4, 2017

Back-To-School Countdown Day 5: 10 Money-Saving Tips for School Clothes

Posted by Cynthia Ewer on August 4, 2017

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...

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Published on August 04, 2017 00:00

August 3, 2017

Back-to-School Countdown Day 4: Prepare For School Paperwork

Posted by Cynthia Ewer on August 3, 2017

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.

Keep them organized by setting up a simple filing system to track and hold school paperwork.

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Published on August 03, 2017 00:00

August 1, 2017

Back-to-School Countdown Day 2: Build a Budget for Back-to-School

Posted by Cynthia Ewer on August 1, 2017

Getting ready for back-to-school with the Organized Home Back-to-School Countdown? It's Day 2 ... and time to hang on to your wallet!

No doubt about it, outfitting the family for a new school year can be a pricey enterprise. Shoes, clothes and school supplies are only the beginning of the financial outlay.

Today's parents must add fees imposed by cash-strapped school districts, shared hygiene supplies and deposits for band instruments.

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Published on August 01, 2017 00:00

July 31, 2017

Back-to-School Countdown Day 1: Print the Ultimate Back-to-School Checklist

Posted by Cynthia Ewer on July 31, 2017

Welcome to Day 1 of the Organized Home Back-to-School Countdown!

In spite of long and lazy summer days, a new school year is on the horizon. To be ready for the first day of school, there are lists to make and appointments to keep, paperwork to be processed and shopping to be done.

Track them all with this ultimate back-to-school checklist! Free for the printing, it'll help you tick off back-to-school tasks and get organized for a new school year.

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Published on July 31, 2017 00:00

January 10, 2017

Printable 2017 Calendars

Posted by Cynthia Ewer on January 10, 2017

Make 2017 an organized year with these printable monthly calendar pages.

Posted to a family command center or placed in a household notebook, these free printable calendars will keep the family organized the year around.

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Published on January 10, 2017 09:07

December 26, 2016

Holiday Clean Up: Clutter Cutting Ideas for Year's End

Posted by Cynthia Ewer on December 26, 2016

Even in the midst of holiday cheer, it's time to look ahead to a clean and organized New Year--if you can see it, over the clutter of Christmas Past.

Ready to swing into the coming year from a clutter-free home?

Try these year-end tips to cut clutter and start the New Year on an organized note.

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Published on December 26, 2016 08:07