Entries by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

Memory Boxes

Tip: Keep a child memory box for each child in an easily accessible place.  A child memory box is a container that is used to store memory items that you wish to preserve.  Some items that may be worth preserving are report cards, mementos, special greeting cards, and meaningful school papers.

Legos & Labels and To Do Lists

Content Legos & Labels To Do Lists Upcoming Classes Quick Links My website My Email address My Blog NAPO-NE Side Notes:***    I’m happy to report that I’ve been in two local newspapers since my last newsletter.  I was interviewed for an article in the Valley Breeze special spring edition in April 2013, and for the […]

Back to school

Tip: When doing back to school shopping, always shop with a list. Go to the store with a clear idea of what you need and work from the supply list provided by the school. Stay focused, limit your time browsing and stick to your list. This will prevent over buying and impulse buying. It’s also […]

Vacation Preparation

Tip: When packing for a summer vacation have a staging area for your suitcase.  Put it out two weeks before your vacation and every time you think of something you want to bring, put it in the suitcase.  Also, create a master list of essential items to bring on vacation and keep the list for […]