I saw a sweatshirt the other day that read “I don’t meet the minimum height requirement to ride your emotional roller-coaster” and it made me chuckle. How many of you have been on an emotional roller-coaster since COVID-19 began, or…
Benjamin Franklin once said, “if you want something done, ask a busy person.” There’s truth to that statement. Often, the busier we are, the better we manage our time. Generally, busy people get more done in a day because they…
Last month I wrote about being prepared in the event of a major illness or death. Unfortunately, preparedness seems to be the topic of the quarter… With the world-wide COVID-19 pandemic in full swing, this month let’s talk about how…
“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” – John Lennon In the first 12 days of January, 8 people I knew died. And no, they were not all old or sick. In the subsequent four…
The holiday season is upon us. This can be a stressful, expensive, and clutter-filled time of the year. Consequently last year, and the year before, and the year before that, I wrote blog posts offering some alternatives to physical gifts….
How often do you believe you check your smart phone? While you might be tempted to think, “not that often”…. according to a recent study, the typical American checks their phone an average of every 12 minutes, or roughly 80…
If you’re a follower of mine or In Order on Facebook or Instagram, you’ll know that I’m celebrating 25 years in business, and I’m reveling in a very unique way. I’m revealing some of the more unique (and fun) “finds”…
I live with my boyfriend in a home that is approximately 200 square-feet. Between his bulky music equipment, my endless arts & crafts tools, two wardrobes and only one closet, I’m constantly looking for better ways to arrange our living…
This is a 2-part blog post written by In Order team member, Hannah. Part 1 – Getting a Handle on All the Details! Congratulations – your child is ready to begin the college experience. Now that he or she has…
Surprise, it’s pop quiz time! Choose one answer. Change is: a) stressful b) exciting c) overwhelming d) an opportunity for growth e) all of the above The good news is that there’s no one “right” answer; it depends on you,…
