Getting Organized in 2012

By now everyone should know how much I enjoy making little lists here and there to remind myself of what I need to get accomplished for the day, week, or month! The problem with all my lists is that my Mommy Brain constantly misplaces them...so half of the time they really do me no good at all! 

This year I am going to try something new...I am going to start using my brand spankin' new BusyBodyBook! It is not only adorable but I think it will be extremely efficient in helping me to keep everything organized in one place! 

What I absolutely LOVE about this organizer and what I think sets it apart from anything else I have used in the past is the Grid Format! I can easily coordinate my hectic schedule right along side of my hubby's and the kiddos-this way I can see everything side by side and I know I won't accidentally overlap anything.

There is even a spot to keep an entire years worth of memorable events...this is great from birthdays, anniversaries, etc...

The 'Month At A Glance' page is fantastic for the times that you need to plan something in advance...you can see two months side by side- leaving little room for planning error!

Each month is also broken down into weeks and this section has one of my favorite features-it is called 'To Doodles'. It is a designated section next to your weekly grid where you can add little reminders for yourself!

Each BusyBodyBook also comes with a Note section-which I plan on using to store passwords. As well as quite a few To-Do-List pages that have perforated edges that give you the option to tear them out on a seconds notice. I plan on using this section for a nice little 'Hunny Do List' or for exchanging contact information with other Mommies at Little Dude's school!

I am really looking forward to putting this organizer to good use! If you want to take a better look at one for yourself you can visit them at BusyBodyBook.com

Happy Organizing and List Making!

Disclosure: This not not a sponsored post or review. No compensation or product was received. All opinions are 100% my own!

10 tips for de-cluttering and organizing toys in your child's playroom!

As a mommy of two very active and very playful children, I often struggle with the amount of toys they have and the clutter and mess that it can create daily. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love that they are extremely creative...but I am sure you know by now that a messy room of any kind is NOT my friend! One of Little Dudes favorite things to play with is his Hot Wheels collection. He will drag it out and play on the floor for hours, but when he is all done we are left with a sea of tiny cars covering the floor, and I have stepped on enough of them to make me want to pull my hair out! 

Well, Hot Wheels has made my dreams come true...they have created an innovative and fun way to get the tracks up off of the floors and onto the walls. They are called Wall Tracks, and they are amazing! They actually attach in a safe way to your child's bedroom or playroom wall...I am thrilled! Thank you Hot Wheels!

Although Hot Wheels Wall Tracks will absolutely help de-clutter Little Dudes room, here are my tips to helping you keep those bedrooms and playrooms organized:

1. I like to keep the boxes the toys come in. Why? Because the toys fit perfectly back in the which makes it very easy to store them away in a closet or under a bed.

2. Little Dude has a big toy storage bin in his closet. When in a rush to clean up we can just toss bigger toys in there, outta sight, outta mind...until next time!

3. We have used shoe boxes to store smaller toys like Little Divas Barbie clothes. They are easy for her to open and stack easily in her closet.

4. I save the old bags that bedding comes in. You know, the huge, zippered, plastic bags. They are perfect for storing toys like trains and tracks!

5. Make it easy for your kiddos to put things away by taking a picture of which toys go where and taping it to the appropriate bin or area.

6. I constantly go through the kids toys and check for anything that may have broke. Not only is it a safety hazard, but there is no reason to keep something that doesn't work properly.

7. Each one of my kiddos has a toy box in their room. They get to keep the things they play with most often in there for easy access. They make the room look cute too. Little Diva's is a Princess Horse Carriage!

8. Invest in a great bookcase. My kids have so many books that end up on their floor. A great bookcase will store them nicely and decorate the room at the same time. 

9. Have a garage sale. I love being able to sell some of the things the kids no longer play with and use the money we make to save for something they really want. 

10. Donate Donate Donate. This is by far the best tip I have. Helping a child in need is a great thing to do for adults and children alike, and it will help you get de-cluttered in your home. Win-win situation!

If you have any other tips that will help me become more organized and clutter free please leave me a comment! I need all the help I can get these days...

Disclosure: “I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Hot Wheels® blogging program, for a gift card worth $40. For more information on how you can participate, click here.”