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Tips on How to Reduce Clutter in Your Home

3 Tips for Finding your Windex in the Clutter

by Lorraine Brock

Years ago when my husband and I were first married, we had a glass-topped kitchenette table. I remember one day my brother-in-law had just finished eating a meal at our table, and just as he was taking his last bite, I scooped up his plate and brought out the Windex to clean the table. At that time I knew exactly where I kept the bottle and how important it was to me to keep the table free of spots and smudges.

6 Tips for Smarter, Healthier Grocery Shopping

Making Healthy Grocery Shopping Choices

Grocery shopping can be a dietary minefield – with aisles of temptations that seem difficult to avoid, what are some smart ways to make the most of your shopping trip? All you need are a few health tips to keep you on track.

Downsizing your Senior Parents

Helping Your Elderly Parents Downsize

by Lorraine Brock

As families grow and change, children who have been taken care of will one day be faced with the daunting task of downsizing their parents’ lives. It may be that they have already experienced this phase by helping with the move of grandparents into their home or a senior community. Without any advance preparation or planning, it can be a shock to a child to have to take on the role of a parent to a senior in transition. Life must continue, but with the added responsibility of downsizing the physical, financial, and emotional lives of people you know and love. The time to work on the transition is now.

Organize a Bathroom to Keep the Romance Alive

How to Organize a Bathroom to Keep the Romance Alive in Your Relationship

by Lorraine Brock

Most people do not think of romance when they consider organizing a bathroom…but why not? An unorganized bathroom might not light a spark, but one that is nicely organized could set the stage for a little romance. It is often a place to unwind from a long day or to get ready for a special event. With a few simple strategies, your bathroom can be an organized dream to keep the romance alive in your relationship.

4 Ways Families Can Save Money

4 Simple Money Saving Tips for Families on a Budget

Raising a family isn’t cheap! While slashing household expenses requires time and effort, families don’t have to go the route of extreme couponing or sacrificing quality time together to make money-saving changes happen. From planning family meals in advance to shopping smart, here are 4 easy ideas to save money:

Top 10 Organizing Products for 2015

Get Organized! Picks Top 10 Organizing Products for 2015

by Lorraine Brock

Are you ready to get organized? Organizing is a process that includes planning a space that may contain items of various shapes and sizes. Our GO team keeps up with current trends and know what products are best in any organizing situation. It’s time to share our annual Top 10 Organizing Products List recommended by our own professional organizers. The items are not in any particular order, and have been tested in the homes of our organizers and their clients.

7 Activities to Keep your Kindergartner Busy at Home During Winter

Indoor Kids Activities for Kindergartners

Guest post by Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academies

It’s easy to fill the time with video games and television, but there are many activities that are much more beneficial for your kindergartner or preschooler. When it’s cold outside and begins to get dark earlier in the day, children may spend less time outdoors. There are ways for parents to keep their children engaged with fun learning activities that can be enjoyed indoors.

Here are 7 ideas to help keep your kindergartener busy at home on cold, winter days: