Organization Skills for Toddlers
I’m often asked how to initiate teaching organization skills to children, when the teaching should begin, and how the process works. I like to use easy words when I teach young people about organization. Four-letter words are especially... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Jun 20th, 2011 | 0 comments
Testimonials: Presentations
Overton, Nevada: 26th Ward Relief Society Dear Marie: Words can’t express how much we appreciate you coming to Overton and presenting your marvelous ideas. We all gained much from your workshop. You have such great... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Jun 11th, 2011 | 0 comments
What’s On My Mind/What I Can Do About It Form
House of Order Download Click here to download… What’s On My Mind/What I Can Do About It Form Use this form whenever you feel stressed or out of control. It will calm your nerves, give you direction, and help... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on May 7th, 2011 | 0 comments
Late Nights and Road Trips… and Other Experiences That Leave You With a Bad Taste in Your Mouth
I have an unusual talent. It’s not completely fail safe, and it’s unlikely to win any prizes, but in the privacy of my home it has been recognized with wonder and gratitude. In my sleep, I can distinguish “that particular tone” of cough, dash... read more
Posted by Daunell Clarke on Apr 24th, 2011 | 0 comments
Gifts From the Love Cupboard: Developing and Maintaining Your Gift Pantry
After a summer-time birthday breakfast with her cousins, my daughter realized we had neglected to include her neighborhood friends in our celebration. We baked a cake and set up a party table in the parlor, then she and her older sister set out to find... read more
Posted by Daunell Clarke on Mar 11th, 2011 | 0 comments
Kicking the Mardi Gras Habit: Wisdom For the Wife of a Self-Made Man
It happened just as our second child was born. My husband was a talented Pre Med student, working full time to support our growing family. We had just purchased our first house, our car died, and we decided it would be a great idea to start a business.... read more
Posted by Daunell Clarke on Mar 9th, 2011 | 0 comments
The Wednesday Curb at the MTC
“I remember how scared I was when I arrived,” says Elder Taylor, a host missionary. “When you’re new, it helps to meet other missionaries first thing at the curb.” Elder Taylor is standing at one of the twenty-five, white-washed and numbered... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Feb 19th, 2011 | 0 comments
Reasoning About Receipts
I have a question. What do you do with receipts? How do you organize them in your purse, out of your purse, and at home? When do you chuck them? Where do you store them? I have so many and I think your brilliant organizational mind will be... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Jan 22nd, 2011 | 0 comments
The Best Way to Get a Buzz: Tips for a Haircut
I once had a talented roommate from Las Vegas who was a professional hairdresser. Among other things, she explained that some parts of a person’s head are more efficient at growing hair and that each haircut or trim should start with goals for the... read more
Posted by Daunell Clarke on Jan 13th, 2011 | 0 comments
Realistic Goal Setting
Dear Marie, Do you have some ideas on goal setting? I’ve been searching, but I find my most important goals don’t fit the pattern of “accomplish by” and are not very measurable. They are things I want to have in my life... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Jan 8th, 2011 | 0 comments
