Home and Family Organization

An Organized Kitchen & Pantry Saves You Money!
An Organized Kitchen & Pantry Saves You Money!
Sometimes we get overwhelmed by the clutter that over-runs our kitchens!  Mary Ann gives us some money-saving motivation for keeping our kitchens and pantries clutter-free.
Release Date: 4/12/2023

Your Shopping List
Your Shopping List

Ya, ya, I know what you are thinkin, "why do I need to read about a shopping list?"  Because you want to spend LESS time in the grocery store, LESS energy, have LESS stress, and spend LESS money.  Am I right?  Using a shopping list will help you get in and out of the store faster and spend less money because you are NOT making spontaneous purchases, but rather buying what your family actually needs. 


Release Date: 4/10/2023

Digitally Filed...Or Lost in Cyber Space?
Digitally Filed...Or Lost in Cyber Space?
Melanie shows us a quick way to organize our files digitally so they are easily found and never lost again!
Release Date: 4/8/2023

DIY Custom Drawer Dividers
DIY Custom Drawer Dividers
An oldie, but a goodie!  This repost is from 2014.  Melanie Shows us a fast and inexpensive way to make custom drawer dividers that really hold things together and keep you organized.
Release Date: 4/5/2023

Quick & Easy Holiday Eats & Traditions
Quick & Easy Holiday Eats & Traditions
Some of our Blogger's Best holiday recipes, activity, and gift ideas.
Release Date: 12/2/2022

Creating a Possitive Work Environment
Creating a Possitive Work Environment
Pat shares some tips for getting your kids to have a better attitude about helping our around the house.
Release Date: 3/30/2020

Back to School Night Tips
Back to School Night Tips
Back to school night is a great opportunity to become an involved partner in your child's education.  Pat shares some tips on how to do this.

Release Date: 9/10/2019

Laundry Tips
Laundry Tips
Tips on getting laundry done from Christianne.
Release Date: 5/21/2019

Water bottles save dishes!
Water bottles save dishes!
Joanne shares with us how she uses water bottles to help reduce dish clutter, save money, and help keep her family hydrated.
Release Date: 5/8/2018

Pantry Organization Video
Pantry Organization Video
Take your pantry from Good to GREAT!  Mary Ann shows you how in this video.
Release Date: 3/27/2018

My Personal Clutter Free products: Dream Shredder
My Personal Clutter Free products: Dream Shredder
Trying to deal with all that junk mail?  Christianne has some suggestions that will help.
Release Date: 3/24/2018

Spring Fever
Spring Fever
Springtime is a great time to do the same old things a different way. Try one of Pat's suggestions in this blog.
Release Date: 3/22/2018

Children doing laundry
Children doing laundry
Trying to teach your kids to do their laundry?  Joanne has some valuable tips to help you teach them quickly and easily.
Release Date: 3/8/2018

Whiter Whites Recipe
Whiter Whites Recipe
A super recipe for getting those white clothes sparkling white once again.
Release Date: 3/7/2018

Battery Tester
Battery Tester
Christianne has another time saving tip for us.  This week she shares tips about batteries and battery testing.
Release Date: 10/1/2017

Keeping School Skills Sharp During the Summer
Keeping School Skills Sharp During the Summer
 Melanie shares some fun ideas for keeping our kids engaged during the summer months.
Release Date: 5/22/2017

Summer Doesn't Mean Abandoning Routine
Summer Doesn't Mean Abandoning Routine
Mary Ann shows us how balancing a day between work and play can make all the difference this summer.
Release Date: 5/22/2017

Tips for the Bathroom
Tips for the Bathroom
Keeping your bathrooms clean doesn't have to take all day, everyday.
Release Date: 3/21/2017

Scheduling Time for Interruptions
Scheduling Time for Interruptions
Our live are filled with technological wonders, people, and information that can be very distracting.  More often than not, these distractions become interruptions at the worst possible times.  Melanie shares a few ideas that can help you manage your interruptions before they manage you.
Release Date: 9/30/2016

Halloween Costumes
Halloween Costumes
Simple suggestions and resources for DIY costumes. Part 1 of our 4 part blog series Halloween!
Release Date: 9/25/2015

Deep cleaning with Children
Deep cleaning with Children
Joanne shares some tried and true wisdom on getting your kids to help with cleaning.
Release Date: 4/20/2015

Space Savings for Grocery Sack Storage
Space Savings for Grocery Sack Storage
Plastic grocery sacks are a great item to reuse and up-cycle, but storing them can get a little out of control.  Mary Ann's new video post shows you how to make the most of your time and space with a simple "minute" project.
Release Date: 3/31/2015

Save 25% on Groceries Right NOW!
Save 25% on Groceries Right NOW!
Do you need to save money on groceries RIGHT NOW?  Joanne shares 6 tips to help you save up to 25% on your grocery bill on your next shopping trip.
Release Date: 9/1/2014

Getting Back to Basics
Getting Back to Basics
Melanie shares some ideas to help you get your family back to school and back to normal routines in a jiffy!
Release Date: 8/25/2014

The Supermarket Classroom - Part 3
The Supermarket Classroom - Part 3
Pat teaches us ways to embrace learning opportunities at the grocery store.
Release Date: 11/28/2013

Fun from the Party Box: Teddy Bear Picnic
Fun from the Party Box: Teddy Bear Picnic
Melanie shares a fun rainy day party idea from her "Party" box.
Release Date: 11/10/2013

What's a Supermarket Fruit loop?
What's a Supermarket Fruit loop?
Continuing her blogs on teaching in the supermarket, Pat takes us through the fruit aisles.
Release Date: 7/11/2013

The Supermarket Classroom part 2
The Supermarket Classroom part 2
Pat takes us down the produce aisle with the kids in tow learning as we go.
Release Date: 6/17/2013

Bed Time Routines
Bed Time Routines
Joanne shares her families bedtime routines.
Release Date: 5/29/2013

The Supermarket Classroom Part 1
The Supermarket Classroom Part 1
Pat gives us a lesson in using the common grocery store trip as an education opportunity for your children.
Release Date: 5/14/2013

Babysitter help list
Babysitter help list
Joanne gives a a great idea for a help list to leave with anyone babysitting your kids.
Release Date: 4/25/2013

Window Treatments 5
Window Treatments 5
Another beautiful window treatment from Mary Ann.
Release Date: 3/27/2013

Window Treatments 4
Window Treatments 4
Part 4 in Mary Ann's window treatment blogs, check out these cute and easy to hang drapes.
Release Date: 2/27/2013

Window Treatments 3
Window Treatments 3
This is the third in our series on easy and inexpensive window treatments.  This week we will give instructions for draperies using a dowel, clip rings and decorative rod holders.
Release Date: 2/20/2013

Window Treatments 2
Window Treatments 2
A second installment on how to make fantastic drapes for your windows.  Mary Ann shares her know how in this article.
Release Date: 2/11/2013

April's Pantry Success
April's Pantry Success
Let's celebrate the success of one HowDoesShe subscriber who sent us some pictures of her pantry overhaul!
Release Date: 2/2/2013

Window Treatments 1
Window Treatments 1
Expensive looking drapes on the cheep, it's easy when you learn what Mary Ann has to teach in this article.
Release Date: 1/21/2013

121 Fun Sayings for Simple Gifts
121 Fun Sayings for Simple Gifts
Mary Ann shares a fun website that had some simple and fun gift ideas for the holidays!
Release Date: 10/31/2012

Halloween Party Activities
Halloween Party Activities
So you have the costumes, the food, and the drinks.  Now what are you going to do at the party? 
Release Date: 10/19/2012

The Next Online Class - It's About Time!
The Next Online Class - It's About Time!
Our Next Online Class will be It's About Time!
October 3rd at 10am.  Reserve your seat today!

Release Date: 9/19/2012

Custom Drawer Dividers
Custom Drawer Dividers
A great quick lesson on making custom drawer dividers.
Release Date: 6/25/2012

Pureed Laundry Soap
Pureed Laundry Soap

Release Date: 3/2/2012

Laundry Sorting Made Easy
Laundry Sorting Made Easy
Have a lot of laundry?  Have a lot of kids?  Joanne is here to the rescue with tips on handling that mountain of dirty clothing.
Release Date: 10/6/2011

Laundry Bags
Laundry Bags
Another time saving tip from Joanne on how to keep those little laundry items from being eaten in the wash.
Release Date: 10/1/2011

Matching Socks Time Saver
Matching Socks Time Saver
Joanne shares a way to keep those socks in pairs through the wash.
Release Date: 9/29/2011

The Car-bage Can
The Car-bage Can
Is your car hard to keep clean?  Christianne has a recommendation that just might help.
Release Date: 9/23/2011

Vitamin Space Saving Tips
Vitamin Space Saving Tips
Another handy tip to save space and remove clutter, this one about keeping track of all those vitamins.
Release Date: 8/26/2011

Dishes Routine… the Ol’ Job Wheel
Dishes Routine… the Ol’ Job Wheel
Joanne shares her experience wrangling kids into helping set and clear the table and even doing dishes without moaning.
Release Date: 8/13/2011

How often do you replace toilet paper rolls?
How often do you replace toilet paper rolls?
Christianne shares more simple tips on how to save big and stock up by dating your TP.

Release Date: 8/12/2011

Discover the Peace of Less STUFF!
Discover the Peace of Less STUFF!
De-cluttering you home doesn't have to be done all at once.  Pick a drawer, a cupboard, or a bucket and start with that. Christianne is here to help you live Clutter-Free!
Release Date: 8/5/2011

Team Couponing
Team Couponing
Joanne is one of our newest teachers here in Boise!  She has 7 children, 6 boys and 1 girl!  She has to be on top of everything all the time!  She as graciously agreed to blog for us every so often on how to feed your family better for less!  She will be sharing ideas for inexpensive, healthy eating and ways to cut costs without cutting corners.  This week her entry is on Team Couponing - soon to be an Olympic sport!  As we teach in our Eat Better for Less class, you don't need coupons to save money on food, but Joanne has some great ideas for those of you who like to coupon or may even be fed up with it. - Thanks Joanne!
Release Date: 7/8/2011

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