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Help – Something’s Eating My House! Protecting Your Family’s Home From Insects

April 22, 2019 / The Organized Home with Kids / 6 Comments

Want to avoid that "Help - something's eating my house!" feeling? Know what to look for - and how to prevent problems from termites and carpenter bees.

Every night before bed, when Kimmie counts her blessings, the first five things she expresses gratitude for are “food, water, clothing, shelter, and books” (!). Things that many of us sometimes take for granted. It’s hard to take them for granted, though, when insects start to devour the home that shelters your family! I’m hoping

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How To Make Your Home Safer For Kids

March 20, 2019 / The Organized Home with Kids / 16 Comments

You've got the outlet covers, the safety latches, the chemicals locked up. But these simple tweaks can make your home safer for kids and adults alike.

Safety Hacks To Make Your Home More Family-Friendly: You keep your home well-maintained. You’ve got the safety latches on every cupboard, and all the outlets blocked. You deter unwanted intruders by staying on top of home security. You’ve even kid-proofed your kitchen. But does that mean your home is truly a safe place for your

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How To Get Your Home Ready for Spring

March 15, 2019 / The Organized Home with Kids / 22 Comments

Must-Do Post-Winter Maintenance for Homeowners Smart homeowners know that you don’t let basic maintenance pile up until it’s time to sell your home; you stay on top of it. The cost of not doing so can wreak havoc on your family’s budget, which can jeopardize your (and your children’s) financial future. With spring’s arrival in

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Protecting Your Home As An Investment

January 10, 2019 / The Organized Home with Kids / 2 Comments

Are you doing all you can to protect your home as an investment? With so many competing issues to watch out for, here are the big five you can't ignore.

For many families, buying a home is the biggest investment they will ever make. And if you’re going to make an investment in something, you’d be nuts to then throw your money out the window by not properly maintaining that investment. That’s why protecting the investment you’ve made in your home should be a top

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Is Poor Indoor Air Quality Making Your Family Sick?

January 2, 2019 / The Organized Home with Kids / 3 Comments

Is your home making your family sick? Knowing the consequences of poor indoor air quality is the first step to improving your family's breathing and health.

Is your home’s air making your family sick? Knowing the consequences of poor indoor air quality is the first step to improving the air your family breathes at home. And improving your indoor air quality at home will help make your whole family healthier in the weeks, months, and years to come. I speak from

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How To Get Your House Ready To Sell

January 1, 2019 / The Organized Home with Kids / 11 Comments

Selling a home is a complicated and often stressful process. But do you know how to get your house ready to sell? If this is the first house you’ve sold, there are many aspects of the process that probably aren’t even on your radar screen. And selling a home when you have children who still

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Improving Your Home’s Curb Appeal, Made Easy

December 31, 2018 / The Organized Home with Kids / 1 Comment

Improving your home's curb appeal is always a top priority, but especially if you'll be selling your house soon. These tips will get you started.

Are you considering selling your home soon? Before you place it on the market, or even meet with a real-estate agent, it’s never too early to start thinking about how potential buyers will see your home. There’s no way to make up for a bad first impression. How your home looks from the outside will

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Getting Your First Mortgage in the New Year

December 29, 2018 / Favorite Mom Hacks, The Organized Home with Kids / 13 Comments

Getting your first mortgage is easier if you know what to expect, and how the process works. These tips will help you save money over the long haul.

The new year is almost upon us; what are your goals for 2019? Is becoming a first-time homeowner on your list? If so, you need to know what to expect from the financial journey ahead of you when getting your first mortgage. Having purchased two homes now (first as a single gal, and later with my

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Things To Consider When Renovating Your Attic

December 28, 2018 / The Organized Home with Kids / 11 Comments

Considering renovating your attic to add to your living space? Be sure you take these factors into account as you plan out your renovations.

The new year is almost here; are you already contemplating your new year’s house projects? Maybe one of the things on your to-do list is renovating your attic. You may need better storage space, or want to add a home office. This is what we did in my husband’s old house after we got married,

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Is Your Nursery Ready for Nighttime Feeds?

December 19, 2018 / Lessons in Parenting, The Organized Home with Kids / 25 Comments

Whether this is your first child or your third, considering what you need to include in the nursery is one of the most exciting things about your pregnancy. Most mothers fill that nine-month wait with prep and planning for every moment of Baby’s life. But no matter how much time they spend designing their nursery, many

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Should You DIY Or Call A Pro?

December 12, 2018 / The Organized Home with Kids / 28 Comments

Sometimes it's tempting to try to cut corners on home projects by DIYing. But knowing if you should DIY or call a pro will save you more in the long run.

Let’s face it, being a homeowner is not for the faint of heart. When you rent, you call your landlord every time something needs fixing. But when you own, YOU’RE the landlord and YOU’RE the one whose dollars and time need to go into making that fix happen. It can be tempting to try to

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How to Have A Home That Makes Everyone Happy

December 7, 2018 / The Organized Home with Kids / 39 Comments

How well does your family home suit all its members' needs? These tips can go a long way in helping you to achieve a home that makes everyone happy.

How well does your family’s dwelling work for all its inhabitants? Does everyone feel truly “at home” and comfortable there? Does everyone have his/her own space? Making sure that every member of your family feels happy at home should be a top priority. Your house is more than four walls and a roof. It’s a

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Easy & Budget-Friendly Bathroom Remodel Ideas

December 5, 2018 / The Organized Home with Kids / 42 Comments

So the New Year is coming, and you’ve decided it’s finally time to upgrade that master bath that you’ve been suffering with for way too long. But between holiday shopping and other end-of-year bills, any makeover you even consider has to be a budget-friendly bathroom remodel. Which sounds like a contradiction in terms. How far

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Incredible Cleaning Tricks For Busy Moms

November 14, 2018 / The Organized Home with Kids / 32 Comments

Feeling overwhelmed at the thought of cleaning house? These cleaning tricks for busy moms will help you stay on top of the cleaning, once and for all!

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re a mama with more to do than there are hours in the day – or you know someone who is. You know the only chance you have of tidying your house in time for Thanksgiving next week, and KEEPING it that way through the rest of

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Clean House In Less Time? Here’s How

November 12, 2018 / The Organized Home with Kids / 35 Comments

Do you want a clean house in less time? From starting smart to planning in clean to super hacks, this post has you covered.

Most mamas like to think we do a decent job keeping our family’s home clean and safe. But let’s face it: deep down inside, we know our homes could always be cleaner. The good news is, you don’t necessarily need to work harder than you already do. A few simple hacks to help you work

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How To Remove Adhesive From An Iron

October 23, 2018 / The Organized Home with Kids / 29 Comments

The final countdown is on – just over a week until all those Halloween costumes need to be ready to go! For those of you who are DIYing, especially if you’re cranking out a homemade ghost sheet costume or two, you may be busy with your sewing machine, iron, and/or fusible interfacing. Or now that

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Easy Kitchen Organization Hacks You’ll Love

October 15, 2018 / The Organized Home with Kids / 41 Comments

Does your kitchen work for you as well as it could? These budget-friendly kitchen organization hacks have revolutionized our kitchen; give them a try!

This past weekend my Junior Girl Scout completed her Simple Meals badge. One of the requirements for this 21st-century version of the Cooking badge was to tour a kitchen with a knowledgeable adult. Since she’s already spent a lot of time helping out in the kitchen, I had HER give ME a tour. She correctly

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How To Make A Homework Station On A Budget

October 2, 2018 / The Organized Home with Kids / 39 Comments

Do your kids have a functional homework station? The older they get, the more they need one. Here's how to get there without spending an arm and a leg!

If you live in the United States, your kids should be just about settled into their school-year routine again. How’s that homework thing going? Did you get their homework station all set up before classes resumed? If not, have no fear. It’s never too late to give your kids’ homework routine a much-needed boost with

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WFH Setup: Setting Up Your Home Office For Success

August 17, 2018 / The Organized Home with Kids / 1 Comment

If you work from home, you need a home office that's functional enough to help you get the job done. These tips will get you there in no time flat.

Working from home is a great leveler for moms (and an increasing number of dads). While the kids are at school, you get to make a living without the commute, office politics, and expenses such as a huge professional wardrobe. And, even when your kids are home, you can still get things done if you’re

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Creating The Perfect Kids’ Play Area

August 10, 2018 / The Organized Home with Kids / 2 Comments

If you have kids, then putting together the perfect kids’ play area is one of the best things you can do for them. Yes, they can play anywhere; in the garden, the living room, or their own bedrooms. But having a dedicated space where they can explore, learn, and have fun will be more beneficial

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