Category Archives: Lists

Lists, Bags and A Happy Mom

I love lists.  I love bags.  And I have found that these two things have made me a more efficient, more relaxed mom. I remember reading the story of how Julie Morgenstern started her journey to becoming a professional organizer.  She had a brand new baby and decided to take her on a walk to…

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Need More Time? Systemize (home edition)

As busy moms, (or busy anyones really) we are constantly trying to eek out as many free moments as we can from our week.  One way I have found to free up precious moments is to become more efficient with the tasks you do on a regular basis.  Basically put systems into place. The Panic…

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Reclaim Your Purse- The Older Baby’s Diaper Bag

One day, while weighed down like a pack-mule with all the stuff  I have to bring when out with my kids, I had a revelation; I didn’t really need this much stuff anymore!! Mostly I was looking at my packed diaper bag and thinking; ‘really, I don’t need to be lugging this around with me.’…

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Merrily We Stroll Along-A New Mom’s Guide to Strollers

While pushing both my kids through Babies R Us the other day, a very pregnant woman eyed my stroller set up. Notice I did not say, “admired,” in fact, I think she was horrified. The baby was in her infant car seat snapped on to the stroller seat and my 3 year old perched precariously…

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The Emergency Kit Part 1- Stuff you will actually use

I need to put together an emergency box. I know, I know, I live in earthquake country and I have two small children.  I will, I promise. But I do have an, emergency box of sorts in my car that gets a regular workout.  We’re not talking flares and matches, but this is the emergency…

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