Tag: 52 week challenge

52 Week Challenge Week 7 Part 2: Games and Toys

I posted about how to keep things organized in Part 1. But how do you get there? This is something there really is no shortcut to doing. You should start by going through what you have now for toy storage and emptying it all out. I prefer to do this with no kids around, but …

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52 Week Challenge Week 6: Laundry room and system

Have you been following the challenges? I have received some e-mails about them from readers, but am always looking for your feedback. Is there some challenge you’d like to read more about? Laundry is the bane of many people’s existence. I see posts on mountains of laundry everywhere, even from people who have it together …

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52 week challenge Week 5: Family calendar and scheduling

In this week’s challenge, we’re working on a family calendar. While that can mean different things to different people, having one calendar where everyone’s commitments and schedules are synchronized helps you out. You can keep track of where everyone is and plan how to get each person to their events. You won’t miss something because …

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52 Week Challenge week 4: Shabbat

Six days a week we run around and manage our businesses, families, schools, and life in general. Things can be (OK, often are) crazy. And one day we can relax and rest from those duties. But that rest means planning ahead, something which can be a challenge for everyone! For me, it’s often the last …

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Our entryway in photos…

This week, our challenge is the entrance to our living spaces (see here for more on the 52 week challenge.) Here’s the entryway at my house, hopefully for some inspiration for you. Our entryway really works well for our family! Here’s the wide shot. I try to have a place for everything we need to …

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52 week challenge: 52 weeks to YOUR organized Jewish home

You can’t get an entire household organized overnight. It would be wonderful, but I’m sorry to report that you just can’t! Over time, though, you can attack different problem areas and even tighten up your system in the areas that are working. And just think how much better your home could be running if you …

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