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Tracy Alt - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
I am the creator of Tips to Organize Life, the website that provides shortcuts, tips and tricks to help you feel more efficient and less overwhelmed in every aspect of your life.
As a busy wife and mother who values family time, I created systems to cut through life's clutter and simplify the organization of my home, allowing me to get through my obligations quickly and spend more time with my family. I am thrilled ... [More]
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- 10 Ways to Run Errands More Efficiently
[Self-Improvement:Time-Management] Are you tired of spending an entire day running errands? Time is valuable and, with the cost of gas rising, running errands can be doubly expensive. Now is the time to learn how to run those errands more efficiently. Here are 10 simple things you can do to save time and money and still accomplish everything you need to.
- Conquer Disorganization - Yes, You Can Become Organized!
[Self-Improvement:Organizing] If you describe yourself as naturally disorganized, you may feel that it is impossible for you to become organized. That is simply not the case. You just need a more organized approach to tackling your disorganization.
- Avoid Christmas Chaos
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Christmas is a time of peace, joy and celebration. It is a time that should be spent relaxing and enjoying the company of your loved-ones. Unfortunately, for many people, Christmas has also become a time of tedious obligations, frenzied last-minute shopping and slaving away in the kitchen. Its time to take back Christmas! With a little prior planning and organization, you can rediscover joy this holiday season.
- Get Organized for Back to School
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] It's time to start getting organized to head back to school. Follow these tips to get yourself, your kids and your home ready for a new school year.
- Tips for a Successful Garage Sale
[Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] Turning a pile of clutter into an organized garage sale can seem like an overwhelming task. Don't panic. These tips for a successful garage sale will walk you through the process from setting up to cleaning up.
- Help Your Child Get Organized - Do Your Part to Prepare the Next Generation
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] As a parent you work hard to teach your children all of the basic life skills necessary to succeed in the world. But are you teaching your children to be organized? Proper organizational skills will greatly increase your child's potential to succeed in life.
- Elevate Those Elementary Minds - Simple Ways to Keep Your Elementary Kids' Minds Sharp During Summer
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] While it is true that children need time to be carefree and enjoy the lazy days of Summer, there are small, simple ways that you can help keep your kids' minds sharp during the Summer and make their transition into the new school year a little easier. Learn what you can do for your kids this Summer.
- Win the War Against Clutter, One Box at a Time
[Self-Improvement:Organizing] You do not need to feel overwhelmed by the clutter surrounding you in your home. You can win the war against clutter and all it takes is a box a day.
- Potty Training Trials and Triumphs - One Mother's Story
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] If you are struggling with stress, frustration or anxiety over potty training your child or bedwetting, you are not alone. Share in one mother's story and find the encouragement you need to put your mind at ease.
- 10 Ways to Save Money at the Grocery Store
[Finance:Personal-Finance] Clipping coupons and comparison shopping are great ideas, but there are so many more ways to save money at the grocery store. Empower yourself with a little knowledge, take a little extra time to look around instead of just reaching for the same products you buy week after week, and take the time to think about what you are purchasing. Learn how to make your next trip to the grocery store a money saving success.
- The Beauty of Board Games
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Ask a child why they like to play board games and they will say because it's fun. Ask a parent why they like their kids to play board games and you will probably hear a very different answer. Introduce your child to board games and help them learn.
- Are You a Space Waster?
[Home-Improvement] Have you completely run out of storage space in your home? If you answered yes, you might be a space waster. Find out how to maximize your options and uncover storage space you never knew you had.
- 10 Ways to Get Your Kids Involved in Your Quest to Be Clutter-Free
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] It is a well-known fact that children thrive on structure and discipline. As parents, we try to provide this structure by setting bed times and curfews and teaching our children that there are consequences for bad behavior. When it comes to clutter in our homes, however, we seem to think that the burden is all on us to conquer it. Learn how to get the kids involved in your quest to be clutter-free.
- Disorganization And Depression-Break the Ties That Bind
[Health-and-Fitness:Depression] Have you been feeling depressed lately? Do you look around your home and see nothing but clutter, dust and disorganization? Much like the age old question about the chicken and the egg, ask yourself: which came first, disorganization or depression? I don't know if you will be able to answer that question, but I would be willing to bet that if you can find it within yourself to spend just 15 minutes each day you can start to make your space look better. As your space starts to look better you will start to feel better. This might just be the way out of your slump.
- Ten Ways to Have a Stress Free Thanksgiving
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] So, you're hosting Thanksgiving this year and you're worried because you have this vision in your head of a house decorated by Martha Stewart herself and a meal, the likes of which Julia Child would be envious of, laid out on a table that looks like the cover photo of Gourmet Magazine. Stop right there! None of that is what Thanksgiving is all about. Thanksgiving is a day to enjoy the company of your friends and family. It is a day meant for you to be together and be thankful. Here are ten ways you can be thankful to avoid stress this Thanksgiving.
- Don't Let Old Man Winter Sneak up on You - Learn How to be Prepared
[Home-Improvement] Winter is fast approaching. Are you prepared? Find out what you should be doing right now so that first surprise snowfall doesn't leave you out in the cold.
- 10 Pantry Staples to Make Quick Cooking Taste Like All Day Cooking
[Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips] Save time and money in the kitchen. Learn how to stock your pantry to add big flavor to fast meals and still stick to your budget.
- 10 Daily Steps to an Organized Home
[Self-Improvement:Organizing] Start adding these simple tasks to your daily routine and keep your home under control. You will be amazed at how little time these chores take and how much time doing them daily can save.
- Master the Art of Stress Free Entertaining
[Food-and-Drink] Don't let the thought of playing hostess turn you into a nervous wreck. Learn how to throw the perfect party every time.
- How to Be a Collector Without Becoming a Pack Rat
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] If you have a collection that has grown so large it has taken over every square inch of your home, find your way out of the clutter. If you want to start a collection, learn how to keep it under control before you begin. Learn how to be a collector without becoming a pack rat.
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