Organization

Elegant Engagement Party Ideas

Elegant Engagement Party Ideas

Our future son-in-law proposed to our daughter on New Year’s Eve. He planned a very beautiful party for the same evening. We were thrilled to help him carry out his vision for the engagement party. We hope his party with these elegant engagement party ideas will inspire you as you plan your own party.

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Valentines Decor For a Dorm Room

Valentines Decor For a Dorm Room

Valentine’s Day is such a fun holiday! Here are ideas for great Valentines decor for a dorm room, teen bedroom or even small living space. A great way to get involved at college is for your teen to participate in a decorating contest!  

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How to Cook for Two: 10 Easy Tips

How to Cook for Two: 10 Easy Tips

How to Cook for Two: 10 Easy Tips Transitioning into an empty nest has a lot of layers - some of it practical and some of it emotional. This post focuses on something practical – figuring out how to cook for two when you have been making macaroni and cheese in bulk...

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13 Things To Do In a New Home

13 Things To Do In a New Home

What are things to do in a new home?

How can I stay organized? How can I help my young adult know what to do because it’s been so long since I did any of this? I am thinking about downsizing, and it’s been forever since I have set up a new home; what should I think about?

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10 Tips for an Organized Christmas

10 Tips for an Organized Christmas

How I Organize Christmas: 10 Tips for an Organized Christmas I organize Christmas pretty much how I organize everything - with a combination of digital and paper resources. With the obligations of the season, the unpredictability of the weather, and the need to shop...

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Christmas with Next Phase Parenting

Christmas with Next Phase Parenting

Next Phase Parenting is all about Christmas and helping you get through it. There are special Christmas challenges in this next phase of parenting like adult children and aging parents, but we have you covered with gift ideas and tips and tricks to get you organized and through the holidays with a smile!

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How to Make a DIY College First Aid Kit

How to Make a DIY College First Aid Kit

DIY College First Aid Kit It's inevitable. Your college kid is going to cut their finger, have a headache, or suffer some sort of GI issue at 2 o'clock in the morning. In their previous life, they ran to the family medicine cabinet for a bandage or medicine. But now...

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