Productivity

End nagging with this simple tip

I see my 9-year-old son Jack race past the kitchen window. He’s running through the backyard and he’s going about 45 mph. He’s oblivious to the fact that he’s not wearing shoes. No shoes, just socks. I hear you fellow parents sighing along with me. His socks have a lifespan of about 3 days. They end up

Genius way to get cooperation from your family around the house

Sarah Mueller

Ever heard of “How to Win Friends and Influence People”? It’s a classic self-help book by Dale Carnegie. As I was reading it this week one of the chapters hit me like lightning. It was a genius way to get cooperation from your family around the house On page 151, Mr. Carnegie says, “If

Reader Mail: If you say, “it’s not perfect, but…” you must watch this

Sarah Mueller

Do you struggle with starting a project or a task because you can’t do it “perfectly”? Do you find that you say, “I did ____, and it’s not perfect, but…..”? Are you paralyzed by the fear of not being “perfect”? If this is you, you MUST hear these 10 reasons perfect is a lie

Stop stress in its tracks with these 8 ideas what won’t clutter up your house

Sarah Mueller

Ever find yourself scrolling through the Amazon daily deals when stressed out? Or maybe that Zulilly ad caught your eye and before you knew it, you were checking out a full shopping cart? Shopping is such a tempting stress reliever! The problem is, the relief is extremely temporary. And of course, too much shopping

If your family complains about doing chores, show them this

Sarah Mueller

Raise your hand if your family complains about pitching in around the house. LOL In most cases, the complaining goes on FAR longer than the actual job would take. Use this chart to show them that these jobs can be over and done in a flash. Because if you can get a job done

Why it’s hard to finish your to-do list (with free printable)

Sarah Mueller

One of the great things about being a work-at-home or stay-at-home mom is that you get to make your own schedule. However, the lack of structure can make it hard to be productive. After all, there’s no boss waiting for you to finish your to do list or a school bell telling you it’s time

Do you know about these 3 Amazon secret features?

Sarah Mueller

I’ve told you before how much I love Amazon Prime. But I’ve learned that a lot of people don’t realize all the extra secret Amazon Prime features that you get when you sign up. Start your 30 Day free trial of Amazon Prime. 3 Little-known Benefits that Make Amazon Prime a No-brainer. (Affiliate links are present.

38 Age-appropriate Chores for Kids

Sarah Mueller

Have you ever wondered what age-appropriate chores you should be tasking your child? Learning when and how to set up chores for kids can be a challenge. If you are like most parents, let me help guide you in the best chores for kids by age! In one of my favorite children’s books, Farmer

Two Critical Reasons Kids Should Learn to do Chores

Sarah Mueller

I have 4 boys. My husband’s job requires that he travel at times. During my last pregnancy, I was terrified of getting sick while he was away and not being able to run the household. I do a ton of cooking and the thought of having no strength to cook or have the kitchen

Chores for Kids: a comprehensive guide

Sarah Mueller

Do you feel like you are the only one in your house who does any chores? Does it seem that there are just not enough hours in the day to keep up with the laundry? Do your kids make mess after mess? It doesn’t have to be this way. In this series on teaching

Welcome. I’m Sarah!

I’m the creator of Decluttering School (formerly known as Early Bird Mom), lover of organized spaces, encourager to women and mom to four boys. Click here to read more!

Productivity

End nagging with this simple tip

Genius way to get cooperation from your family around the house

Reader Mail: If you say, “it’s not perfect, but…” you must watch this

Stop stress in its tracks with these 8 ideas what won’t clutter up your house

If your family complains about doing chores, show them this

Why it’s hard to finish your to-do list (with free printable)

Do you know about these 3 Amazon secret features?

38 Age-appropriate Chores for Kids

Two Critical Reasons Kids Should Learn to do Chores

Chores for Kids: a comprehensive guide

Welcome. I’m Sarah!

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