Another big and often overwhelming source of paper is kids’ schoolwork. There are a few things you can do to manage the oceans of paper that sneak into your home via the backpack. First, decide whether you’re going to keep it all or just a few select items. If it’s a “keep it all” situation, [...]

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Paper comes at us from all directions, doesn’t it? I know I’ve had my share of piles over the years. Okay, to be honest I still have piles. One to file, and one to go through (crazy mail carrier! Keeps bringing me more paper.) Here are some strategies to help keep that tiger under control. [...]

As a follow-up to the article I wrote on saving money on vacation, I have a post over at GNMParents with some vacation packing tips.    Go.  Check it out. Earnest Parenting: tips for saving money on vacation.

I haven’t been posting a great deal this week.  There’s nothing wrong, I’m just recovering from the family trip we took last week to Virgina.  There’s lots to tell, and I promise I’ll start writing again tomorrow. I’ve been working my fingers to the bone making a few changes to the site here, and I [...]