Moving can be a stressful time for adults.  It is much more stressful for children. This can be a scary time for them.  Their whole world is being flipped upside-down.  Their familiar surroundiings are being packed away into boxes and the people closest to them tend to be stressed and hurried.  If you are planning to move and you have small children, you’ll need to take extra steps to be sure they come through the move feeling happy and secure.

My husband and I moved when our middle son was two years old.  We moved again a few years later when our daughter was two.  I’ve learned one major thing during both moves…it is very important to involve children in the entire moving process. These are some tips that may help you during your next move with your kids:  Continue Reading »

A lot of people choose summertime to relocate.  Most of the time, the kids are out of school, the weather is more cooperative, and aside from the heat, it just seems to be an all-around better time to move.  But no matter what time of year you decide to box up your things and change your surroundings, anxiety, stress and total chaos loom above.  Keep those things at bay by breaking it down into many small tasks that can be accomplished over a period.  This way, you won’t feel so overwhelmed by all the things that need to be done. Continue Reading »

From early morning to late night, people are in a rush against time. Read up on some of our time-saving strategies, from your morning routine and tackling projects to bill paying and dealing with the mail. Begin with the ones you feel you can easily incorporate into your own life. You’ll be surprised how much smoother your days go - from start to finish.

Have everything you need in the morning ready to go the night before. This means keys, purse/wallet, jacket, outgoing mail, cell phone, everything. This one little habit greatly speeds up your morning and makes a big difference in the quality of your day. Set up a spot by the door. You could use a door knob pocket or a basket or bin large enough to hold everything - whatever works best for you.

Break large projects down into smaller tasks. Doing a little bit at a time is much easier (and less overwhelming) than trying to accomplish it all at once. How small you make your tasks is up to you, just don’t make them so small you can’t see progress.

If possible, pick one day to make your meals for the week. Entire casseroles or individual portions can be quickly reheated when you need it. Continue Reading »