Yesterday Aby spoke about establishing fresh routines and getting back in the habit. This is actually an exciting time for me. While I have enjoyed summer, the break from routine, I am also glad to get back to some normalcy and structure. I love the fall, it is my absolute favorite time of year. A …
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By Aby Garvey Just like a fresh box of crayons, the new school year is ripe with possibility–the possibility to create something new. Fresh crayons and fresh starts–it’s a wonderful time of year! Take advantage of the clean slate in front of you by bringing some simple organizing strategies into your home, making the transition …
It has been awhile since I have talked about Potty Training, and since I am facing this dilemma with my now 2 1/2 year old, I thought it would be a great time to bring it up. Last year I wrote about Potty Training here, and listed some great tips. Since I have started with …
Yesterday I talked about the importance of gathering around the dinner table. The biggest reason people do not is because of time. They do not feel they have enough time to prepare a meal. There are lots of ways to cut time and effort, remember it is the time spent at the dinner table not …
I received an email recently about the multiple uses for Peroxide. I knew some were true, because I have used it for some of the purposes listed (i.e. canker sores), but I tested some of the others and found that it really does work! My sister, for example, tried putting it on a blood stain …
By Aby Garvey Ah vacation…time to relax, get away from it all and really enjoy the good stuff in life. You leave your worries behind, and with any luck at all…not your toothbrush! But how to remember it all and how to pack it so you can find it when you need it? Simple: when …
As a new mom, or even an experienced mom, we can sometimes find ourselves in a panic when our children are sick. The following are a few things I have learned along the way. Please feel free to add your comments (by clicking the comment button at the bottom) to add what you have learned …
One of the most difficult things for me to organize has been the arts and crafts. You want certain things available to them that they can pull out anytime, but some things need to be monitored, such as paints and play dough. I created this cabinet to keep all their arts and crafts supplies in. …
 I don’t know about you, but I would say the hardest part of cleaning up has always been the toys! If I would get one room clean, and return in a few moments, the kids would have dragged toys back into it again. My proud accomplishment over in a few moments. Recently when we visited …
I love Starbucks! It is my all time favorite place to go. If I need a break, or need a place to just sit and talk with a friend it is my first choice of meeting place. Why? Because Starbucks does not just sell coffee, they sell a feeling, a feeling of community. The company …