Growing Up Organized: A Mom-To-Mom Guide

Friday, November 20, 2009


Since we are fast approaching the holidays, how about we discuss organization.  Surely we aren't the only family in the world that has a disorganized house.  The kids rooms are worse than any other part of the house.  As I tend to say daily "Clean Your Room!" , it just doesn't seem to get done correctly.  I also know that once the holidays arrive, if they haven't organized and clean their room it will literally be a disaster in the end.


One fact that I knew was true, but never really gave it much thought until I read Growing Up Organized: A Mom-to-Mom Guide is that we are not born with the knowledge to organize.  This is something that we have to be taught. I suppose over the years that I have taught myself how to become extremely organized at work, but home is a much different situation.  Little did I know that my disorganization issues were reflecting on my kids which is why they are really struggling with organization.

This book is fantastic and I have found so many useful tips that I can put into play in our daily lives. It covers everything from children's bedrooms to responsibility. Also there are forms and resources to help you throughout your journey and the easy to ready layout works great with my busy schedule. It really makes is possible to go back and reference a specific section should I need to.

Words From The Author (Lea Schneider):

My book, completed with worksheets and plenty of mom-to-mom tips, will help you get started and map out a step-by-step workable plan.  Learn how to stay organized with everything from bedrooms to closets, laundry to chores, plus toys, time management, homework, household responsibility and more!


Growing Up Organized: A Mom-to-Mom Guide is an amazing book that I just can't stop telling everyone about!  Our family isn't cured of our clutter, but we are working on it one day at a time!  So if you are looking for motivition or even help with getting started tips do check out this book!  You will be glad you did!

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Growing Up Organized: A Mom-to-Mom Guide

Thank you to everyone that took time to enter.  Random.org picked #23 as the winner

23. Renee said...

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This is solely the opinion of As They Grow Up. Other people may have different experiences with the product.Thank you to Lea Schneider  for providing a product to test.



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42 comments/Leave Comment:

  1. Kristie said...

    I liked the idea of wrapping one present every morning to get ready for Christmas!

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  2. Kristie said...

    I'm a follower.

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  3. Kristie said...

    Your button is in my sidebar.

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  4. mverno said...

    you should plan ahead for the holidays write it down its easy to forget during this hectic time of year
    mverno@roadrunner.com

  5. adrian said...

    saw she had a holiday checklist on her website
    smilefest (at) yahoo (dot) com

  6. mscoffee77 said...

    I like the tickle file they show on the site for organizing paperwork. I really need to do that!

    mscoffee77(AT)juno(DOT)com

  7. Melinda said...

    She is a discussion moderator for professional organizers from all over the world at Get Organized Now.com

  8. Melinda said...

    tweeted! http://twitter.com/LkWhtMomFound/status/5999362434

  9. erin said...

    There is a newsletter you can sign up for and right now its got holiday tips.

    erin at themombuzz dot com

  10. erin said...

    I am a FB fan

  11. Staci said...

    I learned that she also offers organizing classes. Like on Jan 21 there's a class called Keeping Your Resolution to Get Organized.
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  12. Staci said...

    I follow.
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  13. Staci said...

    You're on my blog roll.
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  14. Staci said...

    I entered the SuperShoes giveaway at Mom Buzz.
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  15. JenniferB said...

    It shows you how to organize coupons- which I need help with

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  16. JenniferB said...

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  17. JenniferB said...

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  18. JenniferB said...

    have button on my blog

  19. adrian said...

    the author gives organizing classes in Florida
    smilefest (at) yahoo (dot) com

  20. Jennifer said...

    I liked the organizing tip about coupons: Choose one home for your coupons. No more sticking them in this drawer, that drawer, in your purse and on the fridge with a magnet. One home only!

    I need to do that.

  21. Jennifer said...

    I entered the Monopoly: Nightmare Before Christmas contest at The Mom Buzz.

  22. Renee said...

    Lea's been quoted in Woman's Day and This Old House magazines.

  23. Renee said...

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  24. Darcie said...

    This is a great hint to take out the stress of the holidays:
    Check to see if family members (and you) have clothing for holiday events.
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  25. Darcie said...

    Email subscriber.
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  26. Darcie said...

    Blog follower.
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  27. Amy said...

    The book retails for $14 and you can buy it on amazon! amythomas at gmail dot com

  28. Amy said...

    I follow your blog. Man, I need this book.

  29. erma said...

    I learned that you should plan ahead for the holidays.
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  30. Sahm Lee said...

    I love the holiday checklist on the site! Thanks for the contest!
    airalynn@gmail.com

  31. Anonymous said...

    The newsletter is currently holiday oriented!

    theyyyguy@yahoo.com

  32. Melissa said...

    I like the idea of adding shelves to the laundry room for bulk shopping.

    melissamcnicol at yahoo dot com

  33. Heather! said...

    Wow! I don't think many people would accuse me of being organized, but I saw in the 'Tips from Lea's House' section that I use a few of the same tricks! For example, I separate the different size and style of sheets in big plastic bags and baskets with the size clearly labelled. Makes me feel good to see an expert using the same ideas!

    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  34. Heather! said...

    I follow on Google Connect.

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  35. Gianna said...

    Choose one home for your coupons. No more sticking them in this drawer, that drawer, in your purse and on the fridge with a magnet. One home only!

  36. Betty C said...

    She suggests that you only clip coupons you know you will use. Don't waste time clipping everything. Then make your grocery list before pulling the coupons. Once you have a list, then pull only the coupons you need.

  37. Betty C said...

    I follow on Twitter as willitara.

  38. Betty C said...

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  40. Betty C said...

    I'm a follower.

  41. Betty C said...

    I'm an email subscriber.

  42. Betty C said...

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