. The Holidays Are Just Around the Corner
It has rained in my area over the weekend, bringing the smell of fallen and soaked leaves to me every time I open the front door. Yes, it is time to get ready for the holidays. There are so many things to do, so many decisions to make, so many places to... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 4th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Time to Think Holidays
Today I would like share ideas about the upcoming holidays. You see, once October hits we have to look at the calendar for a minute and start thinking in an orderly manner about how to prepare for these three pressures. Halloween is a mere four weeks... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 4th, 2010 | 0 comments
Clean Baking Dishes
GET.be.STAY.organized. Today: Organize baking dishes. Scrub stuck-on food with baking soda and a warm, wet rag.©Marie Calder Ricks/www.houseoforder.com ©2008 Marie Calder... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 4th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Finish Up Before You Start Again
One of the more challenging aspects of the holidays is the confusion which ensues. This is partially because we fail to finish up one holiday before we start the next. While I am sure that you have been purchasing and stashing away Christmas presents... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 3rd, 2010 | 0 comments
. Stop, Look, & Listen During Thanksgiving
It is going to be Thanksgiving this week. Yeah! My favorite holiday is here. No presents to worry about buying, wrapping, and giving. No precedents to keep with parties, Christmas cards, and decorations. Nothing but good, plain loving, sharing,... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 3rd, 2010 | 0 comments
. Make Your Company Comfortable
If you are expecting company this week, may I offer a bit of hard-learned advice? Get ready now to make their stay a pleasant and more “uneventful” one. First, put up or away anything and everything that is of great value to you! I come... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 3rd, 2010 | 0 comments
Clean Pots and Pans
GET.be.STAY.organized. Today: Clean and update pots & pans. Clean out cupboard/drawer. Wipe down shelves, bottom. and door. Put needed pots & pans back. ©Marie Calder Ricks/www.houseoforder.com ©2008 Marie Calder... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 3rd, 2010 | 0 comments
. Handling Thanksgiving Pressures
You can feel it coming: If you are having company for Thanksgiving there might be more to do than you will have time to do, more to buy then you have money, and then the biggest stress, all the unknown things which seem to come up unexpectedly and... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 2nd, 2010 | 0 comments
. Preparing for Halloween
How to you organize effectively for Halloween? First, although it may be a bit early, sit down today and make a list of everyone in your family that will need a costume. Decide this next week, during a family council, what each family member wants to... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 2nd, 2010 | 0 comments
. With All Your Getting, Get Going
(This post was written in 2008 and is still timely today.) Recently, I had quite a week. My husband received a release from a major Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints church calling after serving for six years. Time for change… Then... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 2nd, 2010 | 0 comments
