Home-management experts and authors Emilie Barnes and Sheri Torelli spruce up this classic by adding newly updated material and an eye-catching cover. For more than 25 years, Emilie and Sheri have conducted time-management seminars and taken the opportunity to listen to the thousands of attending women express their hearts' desires--to find more hours each day for what really matters most: family, home, and quality of life.\ This book is their response. Here's a thorough collection of those...
Home management experts and authors Emilie Barnes and Sheri Torelli spruce up this classic by adding newly updated material and an eye catching cover. For more than 25 years, Emilie and Sheri have conducted time management seminars and taken the opportunity to listen to the thousands of attending women express their hearts’ desires—to find more hours each day for what really matters most: family, home, and quality of life.This book is their response. Here’s a thorough collection of those time tested answers to every woman’s dilemma... Establish simple systems that save time and money and gain peace of mind Organize the home’s problem areas—kitchen cupboards, crowded closets, home offices, and more Reclaim precious time for family and friends Filled with inspiration, encouragement, and tried and true tips, this book is a must have for every woman!
Our StoriesEmilie's Story-God Works Everything Out 7Sheri's Story-How I Got Out of a Mess 19Organization BasicsMe, Get Organized? 25Women-The Heart of Homes 31Family Mission Statements and Goals 37Organized from the Inside Out 45Your To-Do List 51Daily Scheduling and Time Management 55Effective Time Management 93Wardrobe Organization 99What to Do with All that Paper 107Stress Relievers 113Travel Safe, Travel Smart 119Air Travel: The Perils of Packing 125More Hours...and Home OrganizationThe Organization Test 131Prayer Organization 137Total Mess to Total Rest 149Miracles in Minutes 163Speed Cleaning 169Using the Right Cleanser 177Setting Up a Desk and Work Area 183Record Keeping Made Simple 193Kitchen Organization 199Odds and Ends 217Garage Organization 221More Hours...and Resource SaversDollar Mistakes to Avoid 229Investing MadeEasy 235Bulk Buying-Saving Time and Money 241Space Saving Ideas 243Earth Saver Ideas 249Water Saving Ideas 255Technology-A Blessing and a Curse 259Simple Ideas to Brighten Your Home for Sale 277What to Look for Before You Buy a Home 281More Hours...for Family and FriendsDeveloping Family Traditions 289Team Effort Starts at Home 297The Love Basket 307Plan a Picnic 313Creative Entertaining 323More Hours...for Your ChildrenChildren Need to Be Organized Too 331Safety Tips for Schoolchildren 335Resolutions for Good Parenting 339Jobs Children Can Do 343Children and Money 349A Daily Plan 357Notes 361