Schedules

Free your schedule one day a week

Molly Cerreta Smith — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 22:00:00 -0800

Is your to-do list longer than your arm? Is your calendar so packed that you can't even remember what day it is? We understand. Life doesn't have to be so 24/7 busy. We have a few suggestions to help you free your schedule — if only for one day a week.

Maria Menounos’ time management secret

Robert Soares — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:30:00 -0800

If you and your smartphone are currently at wits-ends, it may be time to go back to the basics. When it comes to keeping life organized, our February Girl Crush, Maria Menounos, doesn't need techy gadgets or apps. Instead, she relies on her black book! Get inspired by Maria's time-management secret, and simplify your life with a tech-free solution.

Parenting Guru: How to parent with simplicity

Julie Weingarden Dubin — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0800

Want to banish your kids' stress? Clear the clutter, take away the trinkets and bring on the rituals, says Kim John Payne, M.Ed., consultant, trainer and author of Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids. The founding director of the Center for Social Sustainability and father of two, sheds light on Simplicity Parenting.

6 Tips to approach your boss about a flexible schedule

Suzi Milovanovic — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:00:00 -0800

All moms are looking for ways to spend more time with their families, and having a flexible work schedule can really help. Before you approach your boss with the idea, do a little research and get prepared.

Agendas built for mom

Sarah W. Caron — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 10:00:00 -0800

Between the kids, the pets, you and maybe even your significant other, there are a lot of dates, times and deadlines to keep track of. That's why it's so important for moms to have an agenda that really speaks to them. But should you go paper or app? And what agendas are best for your family's busy schedule?

Unhurried parenting

Nichole Beaudry — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 11:00:00 -0700

The same kids who run around from morning until night can be the biggest slowpokes when you need them to hurry. But, what if you didn’t have to always encourage them to hurry? Here are some tips on removing the rush and savoring the process.

How many activities should my child have?

Sarah W. Caron — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 04:23:00 -0700

Here's a quick guide to activities for kids of all ages, including recommendations on what different age groups can handle.

7 Simple time-saving strategies

Jessica Padykula — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 08:30:00 -0700

If you’ve ever wished there were more than 24 hours in a day or that you could somehow clone yourself in order to get more done, you’re not alone. We all wish there was a magic formula that could pause the day so we could cross everything off our to-do list on our own time, or temporarily clone ourselves so we could be in two places at once. Since technology isn’t quite there yet we’ve put together some simple strategies that will help you save time and do more in the time you have. That is, until they invent those handy cloning machines...

Organizing tips from celebrity organizer Justin Klosky

Michele Borboa, MS — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:30:00 -0700

When busy celebrities need help organizing their life, they turn to a high-energy organizing professional who can streamline the organization process and help them maintain order. Justin Klosky, organization guru and founder of O.C.D Experience, boasts a growing list of upscale clients, including celebs such as Brooke Langton, Topher Grace and Bryce Dallas Howard. But you don’t have to be a star to have Klosky’s organization tips change your life. Here, he shares his organizing philosophy and top organizing tips.

10 Get organized tips for busy moms

Beth Blair — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:34:00 -0700

Between work appointments, doctor visits, teacher conferences, sports practice and family time, it’s no wonder moms feel overwhelmed. Here are tips to help you curb that frantic feeling and organize your busy week.

How to organize a night out

Vicki Salemi — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:22:00 -0800

Enjoying a girls' night out is a much-needed reward in our chaotic society. Sometimes even the planning of such an occurrence is stressful. With everyone's packed schedules, families and careers, it can become six to eight months before you can find a date for everyone to get together. However, kicking back with the ladies can be done in innovative, organized ways to ensure a good time for all.

Warning signs of burnout: Are your kids doing too much?

SheKnows Parenting Editors — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700

In today's world kids are often overbooked — sports, school activities, after-school jobs. When is it too much? Learn about the warning signs of stress and burnout, and when to let your child throw in the towel and quit.