by Laurie Palau | Jan 28, 2019 | Getting Organized, Kids Organization, Organized Home, This Organized Life
I am very excited to share a guest post by our SBO Partner Lily Hickman, founder of The Fix in Illinois! The New Year often sparks motivation to organize whether that means decluttering your home, consistently using a planner, starting a bullet journal, or creating...
by Laurie Palau | Jul 8, 2016 | Kids Organization, Summer Organization, This Organized Life
A few summers ago I launched a kids 30 day summer organizing challenge. The idea came to me as was looking at my then 12 year olds “hoarder-ish” room and realized she needed an action plan to get organized. Like many kids, she often struggles with...
by Laurie Palau | May 1, 2016 | Closet Organizing, Closets, Kids Organization, This Organized Life
Organizing any space can be overwhelming, but organizing kids’ clothes can be downright daunting. Rapid changes in size and style are enough to drive anyone mad. One day your daughter loves dresses, the next day she refuses to wear them. One day your kid is a...
by Laurie Palau | Aug 1, 2015 | Kids Organization, This Organized Life
I must confess, I’m somewhat in denial that the school year is quickly approaching. The start of school means packing lunches, juggling extra circular activities with homework and of course endless papers which = stress! Regardless of whether your child is going...
by Laurie Palau | May 11, 2015 | Getting Organized, Kids Organization, This Organized Life
“Clean up your room!” One of the most commonly used phrases heard from parents all over. If you’ve ever uttered those words, you’ll agree that it’s a losing battle that typically ends up with tears, yelling and mutual frustration. The problem with the phrase “clean...
by Laurie Palau | Sep 30, 2014 | Kids Organization, Paper Clutter, Published Works, This Organized Life
This segment originally aired last September, where I introduced the importance of establishing a “Homework Hub” on wfmz. People are always asking me what to do with kids school books, supplies and on-going projects. The first thing I ask is if they have a...