As a kid it was always fun to get to use the You Are Special Today plate on our birthday and special occasions. With kids of my own, I knew this was a tradition I wanted to carry on. I decided to experiement and make my own so I could make exactly what I wanted….
The biggest challenge in getting organized is starting! The idea can be very intimidating. Where do you start? How long will it take? What do you do first? What containers do you use? How do you decide what to keep and what NOT to keep? How do you sort through it all? ALL these questions…
Today’s list: kids, work, school, homework, school events, sports practice, games, doctor appointments, grocery shopping, family time, friend time, me time, special events, vacations, house cleaning… the list seems never ending… because it is! EVERYONE is busy these days, especially if you work and have kids. It can be stressful! So to minimize the stress,…
We all know how great kids are at spilling food all over themselves. Their clothes really take a beating. If we can get the clothes in the wash right away, we are usually okay. But every now and then, we get that stubborn stain that won’t come out. If that happens to you, you might…
Like most people – I LOVE to travel. Getting away from it all, having a new adventure, making fun memories with family and friends, bonding with loved ones… it all sounds GREAT! UNITL… Until I have to pack, live out of a suitcase and then unpack when I get home. Then I need a vacation…
ow that the cold weather is approaching, it’s time to start thinking about creative ways to entertain your kids indoors. This kitchen table fort is so great because it is so easy to make and is just so much fun for the kids to play with. It also will probably bring back your own childhood…
Where are your family photos? In boxes? In drawers? In envelopes? In unmarked albums? Or are you not sure WHERE they are? Wouldn’t it be nice to FINALLY get your photographs organized – once and for all? Wouldn’t it also be nice to have a system in place to KEEP them organized? It is not…
I LOVE bags. I have so many bags I have to organize my bags! I use them for everything from groceries to sports equipment. I recently discovered the Packbasket Grocer from ADK Packworks. I love this bag because it is different from all the rest. The Packbasket Grocer was modeled after Adirondack baskets that were…
Many of us suffer from Pre Holiday Stress Syndrome. This condition is brought on by having too much to do in too little time. It is compounded by cleaning, baking, entertaining family and friends, buying and wrapping gifts, scheduling and attending various holiday parties, and decorating the house! All this in around 30 days can…
I am always looking for products and tips to make my life easier. I post many of these ideas on the Silver Lining Organizers Facebook page and Silver Lining Organizers Pinterest Boards. Recently, however, I found a product that I love so much I wanted to share it with all of you! Not only is…
