It's that time of year again - time for the kiddos to get creative and show some love to their classmates... and possible neighborhood buddies, family members, etc. Kristin's here today sharing her template for personalized favors - a simple trick for producing something fancy with minimal effort. We're also debuting something new this week - questions of the day. Today we want to know: do your kiddos share Valentines with family or just classmates? Share your tradition in our comments … [Read more...]
How to Store Your Digital Photos Like the Pros Do
One of the things I've been dying to tackle with Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life is digital photo storage. I have thousands (maybe even tens of thousands? I'm not sure - I'm too scared to look) of photos currently on my computer. Not at all organized, not even a little. I just haven't been sure how to go about it. Then it hit me... I have some stellar professional photographers on my team, why not ask them how they do it? So today MPMK's own professional photog Kristin is here doing just … [Read more...]
Our New System for Mail & Family Documents
Need a tried-and-true plan for managing all that paperwork that comes in and out of your house, as well as docs you need to keep on hand? This pretty little box came from Target and has made it's home on our entry table for the last few months. It's done wonders in eliminating unsightly paper piles around our abode. Let's take a peak under the hood, shall we? … [Read more...]
Your Entire Family’s Schedule, All in One Place
photo credit: Johan Larsson I've got something both fun and incredibly useful for you guys today. The lovely Carley from Digitwirl has kindly agreed to stop by and give us a break down of the best apps out there for managing your whole family's schedule in one place. Is that just what we need to start our POYEL new year off right, or what? In case you're not familiar with Digitwirl, it's a gem of a site in-which Carley schools busy folks like us on how to use killer tech tools that … [Read more...]
POYEL: Organizing the Garage
Most people associate garage organization with spring cleaning. It's true that prepping your garage storage for the spring and summer to come is a must, but what about setting it up for success after the summer season has ended? Sure, the sports equipment may not get the use it did in the warmer months, but a lot of extras are stored in our garage for use throughout the year: oversized cookware for holiday dinners, bulk light bulbs, and even various cards and invitations I use for … [Read more...]
POYEL: Untangling Your Little One’s Hair Accessories
I'm not embarrassed, actually slightly embarrassed, to show you the inside of a messy drawer in my house. This type-A loves to organize, yet somehow my daughter's hair accessories have slipped through the cracks. There's a lot. Getting out the door to school in the morning is hard, so having our hair accessories easily accessible is just one more thing that will make my life easier. … [Read more...]
Announcing the Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life eBook!
I'm overjoyed to announce today what I've been dying to share with you guys for quite a while now - POYEL has an eBook in the works! The Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life series has grown more than I could have ever anticipated over the last 8 months. As amazing as it's been, I've started to feel like there's an essential piece missing. Now that POYEL has amassed a significant number of posts, I get the same question again and again from new members, "Where do I Start?". So I decided to … [Read more...]
12 Fail-Proof Steps to Playroom Perfection
Remember when I teamed up with Jen of the infamous I Heart Organizing for that fabulous FLOR giveaway? And how she used her rug to complete her equally fabulous playroom? Well... I begged, pleaded and cajoled until finally she agreed to come back and spill all her organizational secrets with us today as part of Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life. Enjoy! Our playroom is one of our favorite rooms in the house, because it is by far the most used and loved room. It has been set up and designed … [Read more...]
POYEL: Organizing Your Paper Piles
In a few days, we're once again sending the kids to the grandparents and embarking on a decluttering weekend. If you're a regular here, you know we like to do this 3-4 times a year. Along with giving our little ones quality bonding time with some of their favorite people, it gives the hubs and I the chance to tackle a few projects on our to-do list. I haven't finalized the list of all I hope to accomplish yet, but I know for sure a new system for dealing with our ever-growing paper … [Read more...]
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