great organization tips - let's share!
Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 8:31 pm
I would love to know the things that make your life run smoother.
Here are a few of mine:
For the car, we have a back of the seat organizer for each of our girls. We keep it stocked with coloring books, preschool skill workbooks, crayons, story books, small toys ($ tree, prizes in goody bags from birthday parties, happy meal toys, etc), and usually a few snack choices. I rotate them out every couple of months or so. I also added a clip on book light that gives enough light for them but doesn't distract the driver ~ unless like my 3 year old they take it off and twirl it around and around and around (you get the picture).
I also just got a new washer and dryer (thanks, honey!) and I am going to be doing laundry only once a week. I will sort them in my room into baskets labeled with each person's name. When I get it all done, I will put it away (that sweet husband would rather dress out of the basket and the baby is too young yet - the 3 year old puts her own away).
I keep all of my recipes in a 3 ring binder in page protectors - either as I print them off the internet or type the ones I use (especially during my once a month cooking sessions). When I get ready to plan a menu, I flip through and make my list. When I get in the mood, I try new ones. If they are good, they get a spot in the notebook!
Now tell us yours!!
Here are a few of mine:
For the car, we have a back of the seat organizer for each of our girls. We keep it stocked with coloring books, preschool skill workbooks, crayons, story books, small toys ($ tree, prizes in goody bags from birthday parties, happy meal toys, etc), and usually a few snack choices. I rotate them out every couple of months or so. I also added a clip on book light that gives enough light for them but doesn't distract the driver ~ unless like my 3 year old they take it off and twirl it around and around and around (you get the picture).
I also just got a new washer and dryer (thanks, honey!) and I am going to be doing laundry only once a week. I will sort them in my room into baskets labeled with each person's name. When I get it all done, I will put it away (that sweet husband would rather dress out of the basket and the baby is too young yet - the 3 year old puts her own away).
I keep all of my recipes in a 3 ring binder in page protectors - either as I print them off the internet or type the ones I use (especially during my once a month cooking sessions). When I get ready to plan a menu, I flip through and make my list. When I get in the mood, I try new ones. If they are good, they get a spot in the notebook!
Now tell us yours!!