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Kids: Party Time
 Children sometimes receive gift bags from parties filled with candy and small plastic toys.
Rather than allowing this clutter to creep into your home, try this:
1. Candy - Candy wrappers are an open invitation for bugs. Once you let your kids know this, they will understand why all food must be kept in the kitchen.
2. Candy Box - To avoid the urge to eat all of the candy at once (after pizza and cake!) consider having a candy box. The box stays in the kitchen. If it's important to your child, you can label their specific candy in the box. The candy box helps you control when and how much candy is consumed.
3. Toys - Most of the toys in these bags break quickly on their own. After a day or two, your child has probably lost interest. Discuss with your child why it would be helpful to toss or donate the unused toys.
Involving your child in the process of sorting and purging helps them develop valuable organizing skills. However, some parents find it easier to 'take care of the clutter' without input from the kids. Do what works best for you and your family. |
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Time: Efficiency vs. Effectiveness
 With so many things to do, it is easy to get bogged down with efficiently completing tasks on our to-do list.
Here are some important questions to ask yourself to help distinguish between whether you are being efficient or effective:
1. Am I efficient only at doing unimportant tasks?
2. Am I busy just doing things or am I getting things done?
3. Am I matching priorities with tasks.
Focus attention on tasks that help you attain goals. This will ultimately help you find a better balance and become more effective.
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Home & Office: Clear the Nightstand
 Who would have thought that clearing such a small space could have such a big impact?
Rather than committing to making drastic changes, start with one small space.
Your nightstand is a good place to begin. A clutter-free nightstand will enable you to go to sleep with a clear mind. Imagine the possibilities of a restful sleep that encourages open and creative dreams.
Starting with a small space will empower you to tackle larger areas. |
