Garden Therapy: It helps everything! (almost)

So you're wishing there was a magic wand that can give you better health, more energy, more money, the dream home you're always wanted, and better relationships. Plus, you want it to help your kids to get a better education and grow up in a clean environment with a green future. And on top of all of that, you want to get rid (or at least reduce) of your depression and anxiety.

No problem!

Go start a garden. It's the wonder drug, the magic spell, the quick fix to help you have a happier life. And it's right outside your window. Whether you have your own yard outside your front door, a community garden down the street, a small dirt patch in front of your apartment complex, or just a window box, getting in touch with your inner gardener can change your life.

Learn all about why you need to get out and start a garden today. Check out
Why You Should Grow a Garden: The Benefits of Gardening
http://www.kristensguide.com/Gardening/benefits_of_gardening.asp

2009 Weekly Planners to Help You Focus on Your Values

I often find myself wondering if I'm devoting time to the things that are more important to me (e.g. family, health, home, work, learning, delicious food, weekly goals that help me become the person I want to be, and activities like volunteering). I hate going to bed and regretting not spending more time focusing on my kids, spending time with my husband, or not doing something to achieve my dreams.

So I wanted to make a calendar that would help me plan my to-do lists and schedule around those things that are most important to me. I spent a month trying variations until I found a layout that worked for me. I call it my Weekly Planner for Value Focused Tasks (a very plain name I know, but descriptive).

You can get your own to help you keep your values in focus at:
http://www.kristensguide.com/Printables/calendars.asp

Making a Household Notebook

It's time to start thinking about getting organized for next year, and for many of us, that means making, updating, or upgrading our household notebooks. To start things off, I've updated my Household Organizer / Notebook section.

See it at
http://www.kristensguide.com/Organizing/Home_Organizer/index.asp

More household notebook articles will be coming soon.

Spring Cleaning: Time to Get Rid of the Clutter

It's that time of year again. Open your windows. Set up your boxes and paper bags. Get ready for Spring Cleaning!

The first step to cleaning is to throw out the trash (obviously).

The second step is to declutter your home. Get rid of the extra objects that are taking up space, time, and energy in your life.

The first thing I often hear is, "I don't know what to throw out or what to keep."

Well, I just updated a few ideas to help you figure out which item is a piece of clutter and which is a piece of treasure.

http://www.kristensguide.com/Organizing/Organize_Space/is_it_clutter.asp