Family Organization |
By Alicia Rockmore and Sarah Welch
Baking with children is a special event. Their little bodies, attuned to the promise of sugary treats to come, bounce around with anticipation, desperate to take on challenges that are often beyond their ability. Figuring out how to harness all that anticipation fruitfully can be quite a challenge.
Here are a few ways to enlist the help of a young child while you are baking without putting them (not to mention your sanity) at risk.
By Alicia Rockmore & Sarah Welch
So many of my friends these days have one or more older relatives they are taking care of in one form or another.
Everyone knows the golden rule in real estate is location, location, location. Being organized has a golden rule as well: plan, plan, plan. You may not consider yourself an organized person, but it’s not that hard to do.
Start by throwing away any preconceived notions of organization. No label guns, color-coding system or tickler files are required. Instead, adopt these four simple steps and you’ll be well on your way to organizing your family life:
Last month Stephanie provided us with a Thanksgiving Countdown. This month she's created a December Countdown to make sure you get everything accomplished this month! It's not too late to get started:
If you’re not careful, December can become a blur. It’s easy to become overwhelmed with holiday plans and preparation.
Even if money and time are tight, you can have a wonderfully rich and full Thanksgiving. All it takes is a little organization and some willingness to let go of the need to do everything.
Sarah on “Never Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth”
By Alicia Rockmore & Sarah Welch
With the price of travel increasing, and the amount of money in American pockets decreasing, many families won’t be spending the holidays together this year.
However, with a little creativity and some innovative thinking you can find ways to still have a meaningful holiday season even if you’re 2000 miles away from each other.
By Alicia Rockmore and Sarah Welch
Don’t let Halloween sneak up on you without doing anything to set the stage. You can organize few simple things with minimum effort to create a spooktacular evening. Below are ten ideas to get you started.
By Alicia Rockmore & Sarah Welch
It can be tough to think of fun things to do to get out and about as the days get colder and/or darker. If you’re finding that the DVD, TV, or computer (or all three) is working overtime to entertain your kids, here are some ideas to get everyone moving. If you’re not at home during the day, share some of these ideas with caregivers.
Being a parent can feel a little like being a mind reader and a detective – especially when your child is sick. He or she may not be able to communicate where it hurts, if the pain is sharp or dull, or if sneezing feels like a cold or allergies.
After deciphering symptoms, it’s your job as a parent to be your child’s advocate. This means finding a doctor who can become a valuable part of your healthcare team.
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