Organizing for School

Now that the kids have been back to school for about two weeks, this is a great time to make a fresh start in your home.

Girl Scout Cookie Bake-Off is a Sweet Deal

The Girl Scout Cookie Bake-Off Benefit in Ann Arbor is a must-attend event for anyone with a sweet tooth.

3 Helpful Tips for Success in Domestic Cases Involving Children

This article offers three tips that may serve as key difference makers between success and failure of the goals in domestic cases with children.

Avoid Organizing Mistakes (Part 3 of 3)

Organizing is about what you do, not what you buy.

Five Steps to Social Media Literacy for Small Businesses

Five steps to social media literacy for small business owners in Michigan.

August is for Relaxation and Exercise

Summer is often a time for serious play, time off and deep relaxation.

Dropping Your Alarm Monitoring

There's a growing trend, in today's economy, to drop alarm monitoring from the family budget. But there is a way, to monitor your home security system yourself.

Dexter Women's Golf Team Kicks-Off 2012 Season at Reddeman Farms

The Dexter High School girls' golf team received fourth place during its first match of the season at Reddeman Farms.

The Big Rollover

What should you do with that old 401(k)?

Avoid Organizing Mistakes (Part 2 of 3)

Just moving forward a little every day can open up wonderful clutter free possibilities.

A Brief Background about Personal Protection Orders. Ask a Family Law Attorney.

This article gives a brief background about personal protection orders (PPOs).

Food Focus: Raw and Cooling Salads

Why is it that in the summer we naturally crave more fresh and raw foods?

Food Focus: Raw and Cooling Salads

Why is it that in the summer we naturally crave more fresh and raw foods?

Avoid Organizing Mistakes (Part 1 of 3)

Even a little organization can take us a long way in the busy month of July.

Enjoy Summer's Bounty With a Tidy Kitchen

With an organized kitchen you can enjoy the foods of summer even more.

The Financial Impact of the Affordable Care Act

A look at the ripples from the Supreme Court decision on health care.

Book Review: 'Movers, Dreamers and Risk Takers: Unlocking the Power of ADHD'

We all get distracted from time to time, but for folks with ADD or ADHD getting and staying organized is a major challenge.

Food Focus: Fruit

Summers in Michigan provide great opportunities to indulge in fresh local fruit!

An Easy Decluttering Project

Letting go of old paint can be a really easy decluttering project with the potential to free up a large amount of space.

Make Your Voice Heard

How a few motivated people made a difference in a Village Council vote.

Diversification, Patience and Consistency

Three important factors when it comes to your financial life

Dionysus Theatre, Camp Dio, and a Bit About Me!

Steve is one of the founders of the proposed Dionysus Theatre and Performing Arts Academy in Brighton. Learn more about Steve, the theatre, Camp Dio, and more, through this blog!

Organizing Quick Tips for Families

While family life can be stressful, with a little planning you can organize your days for maximum fun.

Enjoy the kids this summer!

These signs can be found at Nichols and Stafford in Dexter.

Simplified Gift Giving

Spring and summer often bring birthday parties, graduation open houses, bridal showers and weddings. Simplify your gift giving this summer!

The Cool Process of Putting Together a Musical

Take a look behind the scenes of the Chelsea Area Players' show, currently in rehearsals.

Happy Mother's Day from Dexter!

My name is Laura and this is my first blog from Nichols & Stafford home decor store on Main Street in Dexter.

Sleep Makes All the Difference

If you want your morning routine to function better, take a close look at your evening routine.

Crazy Ways to Simplify Your Life (Part 2 of 2)

We crave organization and simplicity, but often do not know where to start.

Crazy Ways to Simplify Your Life (Part 1 of 2)

How can you find easy ways to simplify your busy life?

Organizing Tips for Quilters

Even if you do not quilt, these simple organizing tips can be applied to other hobbies.

Avoiding Food Waste

I have been working with clients in kitchens lately. Since founding Simply Organized Life in 2005, on average, a kitchen organization results in about four garbage bags of waste.

Organizing Cosmetics

Cosmetics do have a shelf life and it is important to throw out old or expired items.

Super Simple Spring Cleaning

If the thought of spring cleaning overwhelms you, relax, here are some super simple spring cleaning projects.

Everyone Knows It's Windy (A Dramatic Understatement for March 15)

The tornado and its aftermath have me rethinking what is most important in life.

Cut Electronic Clutter

Electronic clutter, particularly e-mail, is very much like paper in that it just keeps coming at us.

Making Donating Items Simple

To maintain organization in your home, it is really important to let go of the things that you no longer use, love or treasure.

So What Exactly Have I Been Doing for the Last Year?

Dexter student Julia Murphy talks about her adventures in Japan.

Keeping Clutter Free

It is one thing to get organized and another thing to stay organized. Sometimes it takes something extra to keep clutter at bay.

For Love of the Game ...

In our journey with Christ, our spiritual training is always best when it's motivated by a “love affair” with Jesus.