tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85470288498011347542024-02-29T21:39:28.190-08:00Life in OrderProfessional Organising Services based in AustraliaLife In Orderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271993237056216444noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547028849801134754.post-32405111882428443842013-07-26T21:44:00.000-07:002013-07-26T21:45:18.461-07:00CRAFT - Jellyfish!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiziBZ0JiIH2VeQs25aUJyydSLAQxLHuiagCiyvFOoZtWwoAZc0jorlLEWtaNpRLLjsILz3F_Ql2iwve5NVAHIULu6vQDHKOqiWJNhwqJGDpFLH5kVns-RThCHBnCIs3G8CLzGVEoqWad8/s1600/Jellyfish.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiziBZ0JiIH2VeQs25aUJyydSLAQxLHuiagCiyvFOoZtWwoAZc0jorlLEWtaNpRLLjsILz3F_Ql2iwve5NVAHIULu6vQDHKOqiWJNhwqJGDpFLH5kVns-RThCHBnCIs3G8CLzGVEoqWad8/s640/Jellyfish.png" width="640" /></a><br />
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So it's been very quiet on the blog, but not quiet at home! Now that I've returned to work, it is busy all the time. But today I wanted to quickly share with you this fun easy little project I did with the kids on weekend.<br />
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Simply rip paper and glue to the plate or lid to make the body. Cut tentacles my creating spirals and glue them on the back. Create your face! It's that easy, but the kids loved every minute of it.</div>
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Life In Orderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271993237056216444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547028849801134754.post-13865848553634773472013-03-02T14:06:00.000-08:002013-03-02T14:06:23.416-08:00DIY: Make a Dinner Planner!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Everyone in the house knows what we're having for the night. It is quick and easy to pull something out of the freezer for defrosting. We have enough variety to cover a month so we don't keep having the same meals.</div>
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If you shop for the week, you will be reducing trips to the grocery store and saving money! We all have impulsive buys, whether it is $1 or $20 - but if you added those up over a year, I bet you'd be shocked. If you eliminate the need to go to the shops every day, you will save a lot of money. Try it!</div>
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So you like to shop, love the feeling of new clothes, decor or making over a room. That's awesome! The only problem is, as you buy an item, it gets added to all the items you already have and can result into an out of control clutter problem.<br />
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Here is the ultimate 'trick' to remove that clutter before it even arrives. <b><i>Buy something, throw something.</i></b> Now by throw, I don't mean it has to be tossed in the garbage. An item can be sold/donated as well. Lets put this into a scenario. If you go out shopping and buy a new top - awesome! But before trying to find room for it, find a top you haven't worn in 2 years, take it out and replace it with your new top. If you buy a new book to read, find a book that you have already read and won't read again and <u>replace</u> it with your new book.<br />
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If you are donating the item, you should try to do so the next time you go out. If you need to recycle it or trash it, then do so appropriately. If you plan on selling the item use a site like <a href="http://www.ebay.com/" target="_blank">eBay</a> or even social networking. Sites such as Facebook usually have a 'buy, swap, sell' site for your local area so check it out.<br />
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The aim is to buy something, throw something... do not hold onto it in another cupboard, in the to-do pile or garage. You are only creating clutter and more problems than necessary.<br />
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If you are up for the challenge, how about trying to start with less? It's great to implement the trick and replace items rather than add to the pile - but what's your house look like at the moment? Do you need to purge and get rid of a lot of items before you can truly de-clutter and use the method above? If you're someone who struggles with parting with possessions, try to use the mind-set "if a fire burnt all my possessions, would I replace that?". Be honest with yourself.<br />
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If you use this method, I promise the results will be worth it!<br />
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*Extra tip: when purging items, check the contents, check the pockets and inside items. You'll be surprised what you may find! (Money? Old chewy? Earrings?)<br />
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<b>FREE VERSION </b>- Use an old doona cover, sheets or any decent sized fabrics that would be suitable. Use old pillows you have for the inserts</div>
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<b>CHEAP VERSION</b> - Buy material (I used 2 pieces of 2m x 1.2m on the small one and 2 pieces of 2.5 x 1.2m on the larger one). Buy pillows to insert! I bought cheap basic pillows from KMART.</div>
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Here are a few tips I have learnt to help you work out if your beauty products (or even chemicals) need to be tossed. Using out-dated products can cause all kinds of nasty problems, mainly infections. This is particularly important for items like mascara which can cause serious infections within the eyes.<br />
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Some beauty products will have a picture (see below) on the back indicating the expiry. This picture below tells us the product will expire 12 months after first opening.<br />
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If your product doesn't have an expiry, use a permanent marker to write the opening date on the product. As a general rule, make up should be discarded as follows:</div>
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<li><b>MASCARA</b> - 3 months. If the mascara dries out, toss it earlier. Do not add fluid to it.</li>
<li><b>EYE PENCILS</b> - Up to 2 years. Sharpening is the best way to keep these clean.</li>
<li><b>EYE SHADOWS</b> - Generally 2 years, but most eye shadow should be able to last longer if you keep your applicators clean and store the shadow appropriately.</li>
<li><b>LIP STICKS/PENCILS</b> - Generally 2 years as well, but sharpen pencils before use.</li>
<li><b>BLUSHES/POWDERS</b> - Cream blushes should be discarded after 1 year and powder 2 years.</li>
<li><b>CONCEALERS/FOUNDATIONS</b> - 1 year unless the product has dried up, in which case it should be discarded immediately.</li>
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TIP* If you have had an eye infection, cold sores or any type of open wound on your face - discard any beauty products you have used in those areas at the time. Make up is notorious for transferring infections. It can not only contain large amounts of bacteria, but it provides a lovely environment for the bacteria to grow and multiply.</div>
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Makeup applicators should be cleaned on a regular basis. If you use makeup regularly - aim to cleanse your applicators at least once a fortnight, preferably once a week.While there are several fancy and expensive products on the market, these are unnecessary.</div>
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<li>Put your applicators under running warm water. (Soaking may weaken and destroy them)</li>
<li>Use mild shampoo, baby shampoo, liquid soap or facial cleanser and massage through until all residue is gone and water runs clear.</li>
<li>Rinse thoroughly and if possibly air dry on a clean surface.</li>
<li>For items such as foundation brushes, your can shape these prior to drying.</li>
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Best of luck! I leave you with some before/after pictures of a 10 minute bathroom organisation. I hope this inspires you.</div>
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It has been quite some time since I last blogged, but this post has been calling out to me since watching my beautiful country, Australia, burn and flood all in the one month. Whilst it is difficult to predict the devastation from a natural disaster, if you can have a plan in place - including an emergency kit - it will ease the burden and assist you in your recovery.</div>
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<li>Torch (battery powered)</li>
<li>Portable radio (battery powered)</li>
<li>Candles</li>
<li>Safety Matches (I suggest placing these in a ziplock bag to avoid moisture spoiling them)</li>
<li>Insect repellent</li>
<li>Sunscreen</li>
<li>Plastic ponchos (even garbage bags work great!)</li>
<li>Important documents (birth certificates, immunisation records, passports, insurance policies)</li>
<li>Hard drive (with a back up of your computer, digital photos and important files)</li>
<li>Bottled water (1 gallon or 4 litres per person for 72 hour supply)</li>
<li>Non-perishable food (72 hour supply + can opener)</li>
<li>Toilet paper (also best in a ziplock bag)</li>
<li>Hand sanitizer</li>
<li>Disposable gloves (this will assist in the clean up)</li>
<li>Pet cages/leads/identification collars (keep in accessible place)</li>
<li>Important medication</li>
<li>Small amount of cash</li>
<li>First aid kit</li>
<li>Whistle (to signal for help if severely isolated)</li>
<li>Local map</li>
<li>Pocket knife</li>
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The essential list may seem long, but in the event of a disaster, you always wish you had packed something else. It's worth it!</div>
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<li>1 set of spare clothes for each family member (rotate as children grow up in size)</li>
<li>Gumboots</li>
<li>Blankets</li>
<li>Life Jackets</li>
<li>Deck of cards</li>
<li>Baby essentials (if applicable)</li>
<li>Spare car/house keys</li>
<li>List of current medications and reasons for use</li>
<li>List of allergies</li>
<li>Phone chargers</li>
<li>Pet food/water</li>
<li>Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items</li>
<li>Paper and pen</li>
<li>Glasses/spectacles</li>
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<li>Generator</li>
<li>Gas bottle BBQ</li>
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<li>Small watercraft</li>
<li>Blow up raft</li>
<li>Canoes</li>
<li>Trailer</li>
<li>Removals Trolley</li>
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If you have an insurance policy for your house and/or contents (please say you do!) please ensure you thoroughly read the entire agreement and that you understand exactly what you are covered for in the event of a natural disaster. Unfortunately in every natural disaster there is someone who finds out their insurance policy doesn't cover what they originally thought. If you are concerned or have further questions, contact them directly. Act out scenarios to them if that will help you make better sense of what you're covered for.<br />
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Go through your entire house/shed/yard and take a photo of every room and inside every cupboard/drawer. It may take you 30-60mins but it will be worth every one of those minutes. This is a lot quicker than trying to make an inventory of your items once they're lost in a disaster. Download a free program, such as <a href="http://picasa.google.com.au/" target="_blank">Picasa by Google</a> and create an online account with them. Set your photos as private. Upload all the photos of your house and sync them to your online Picasa. Make sure your username/password are easy to remember! Now those photos will be accessible by you, and only you, anywhere in the world that you have access to the internet and it will make claiming a whole lot easier. If you need help using this program, check out the <a href="http://support.google.com/picasa/answer/157000/?hl=en" target="_blank">Support for Picasa Web Albums</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The beginning was a sad sight. I was actually quite disappointed that even though I try my best to use cloths bags as often as possible - I had still ended up with quite a pile.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(Apologies for the blur!) Kept going up...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I folded the triangles until I reached the bottom of the handles. I then opened the middle of the triangle and simply shoved the handle in!</span></td></tr>
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Give it a try and let us know how you go! I know, it seems like a boring OCD thing to do... but if you are drowning in bags it's worth it. I did it while cooking the dinner. I used 1/3 of the bags we had to create the above pile and the rest were bagged up (pun intended!) and sent to the Woolworths Plastic Bag Recycling bin. In Australia these should be available at all participating Woolworths.</div>
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*Please advise if you are the original owner of any content so we can reference you accordingly*Life In Orderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271993237056216444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547028849801134754.post-57836588885260207972012-10-17T17:10:00.003-07:002012-10-17T17:11:36.988-07:00Less is More!Some food for thought on this lovely Thursday...<br />
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ALL YOU NEED IS LESS<br />
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I hope this help you all get motivated :)Life In Orderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271993237056216444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547028849801134754.post-74406380371352693552012-09-28T00:07:00.001-07:002013-02-09T20:55:46.904-08:00DIY: Make a Vegie Patch!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's Spring School Holidays over in Australia, and what better way to entertain your kids for a few hours than to plant some vegies! The kids can help look after them, watch them grow and by the end, everyone reaps the rewards by eating nutritious organic vegetables or fruits!<br />
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This is also perfect for those of you in a rental property. My husband is a carpenter by trade so he knocked up a vegie patch with scrap timber that didn't contact the grass so as not to kill it. Another idea we had (and only decided against this one as it was a given that our 2 cats would be heading straight down to the garden to dig and poop!) was to drill hole in the bottom of a children's plastic clam and use that as a vegie patch. SO much cheaper and easier than purchasing those proper vegie garden setups that start at around $150.00. The clams only cost $20 at BIG W, Kmart and Target. Here is an example of a <a href="http://www.bigw.com.au/sports-leisure/outdoor-play-activity/sand-pits/bpnBIGW_0000000006388/fountain-multi-purpose-play-shell">clam/shell from BIG W</a>:<br />
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I promise it is worth the few hours you'll spend setting it up and really, you can be so thrifty it shouldn't cost you much at all! We chose to buy 'easy-grow' vegies that were seedlings.<br />
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At first one makeshift box was enough for our babies to get started, but as we soon realised - they were growing up fast and within 2 weeks my husband was making a lot more boxes! So maybe start off with a few if you won't be able to transfer them into bigger pots or purchase more shells as they will need to planted well apart if you don't want to 'dig them out'.<br />
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So 3 weeks later here's a look at how our vegies are coming along. We are all loving watching them grow and are pretty proud we haven't lost any of them to death as yet! You'll be able to see just how much we had to spread them out because they are growing so fast.<br />
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So there we have it, fairly simple, organic, good for you and the kids and of course - a great learning experience! Why not try it out?!<br />
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First we bought a white cake mix. It is important to get a cake or even cupcake mixture that is going to be as white as possible, so when you add food colouring the colours turn out bright, not 'yellowish'. :)<br />
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We then mixed the cake mixture as per instructions. Choose what colours you will be making your cupcakes. I found that yellow was a bit on the boring side as it looked like a normal muffin colour. Try to pick at least 3 colours for a great effect.<br />
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Here are the results we had!<br />
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For our icing we coloured the pre-mix a light blue. We then put white sugar in a bowl and added a few drops of blue food colouring. Once the cupcakes were iced we dipped them in the 'blue glitter'. Looked very cool!<br />
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So when my 7 year old daughter was attending a disco, who better to consult for hairstyle advice than Pinterest! I found really fantastic and easy hairstyles to create. We decided to create this awesome hairstyle, don't ask em what it's called but my daughter has dubbed it the 'Spiderweb'.<br />
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So I thought I would share with all the busy people out there (is anyone not?) how I attempt to eat clean! Does this have much to with organising? Absolutely! Organisation is the key.</div>
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The best piece of advice I can give you is to PLAN. Plan ahead for the week. Whether you work, have children or just always reach for the 'quick fix' solution when your hungry - a plan is going to be your answer! As they say, <b>FAIL TO PLAN = PLAN TO FAIL!</b></div>
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Everyone's plan will vary depending on time restraints and obligations. For me, I will try to plan my week on a Sunday. I will cook bulk healthy meals such as stir fry's, chicken and veg, salmon salad etc. Portion them into an <b>appropriate </b>meal size (check out <a href="http://www.measureup.gov.au/internet/abhi/publishing.nsf/Content/Portion+and+serving+sizes-lp">Measure Up</a> for educated advice) and freeze them. Put on in the fridge for the next day so you have no excuses.</div>
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If you have children who attend care/school, try making up snacks and lunches on a Sunday. Or if you have a chance, at night time. Vegemite sandwiches are actually awesome frozen and should be thawed out by their lunch time. Check out <a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/collections/healthy_kids_lunch_recipes">Eating Well - Kids Lunches</a> for some ideas and recipes.</div>
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You will use the days to plan meals and can use the notes as a shopping list. If you would like more complex Meal Plans, there are so many printable templates available online. Or you could even create your own! I hope this post helps you on a Clean Eating journey. Stay healthy and live life!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My little boy has a boat themed bedroom, here is a massive pillow I picked up for him! So cool :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The baby bunting I made to match his duvet and bedroom theme</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Decorative tile hanging leading out to the backyard</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Entry table with beautiful battery powered fairy lights</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the storage baskets for toys!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Re-purposed! This material was used at the reception table for our wedding. It now sits on the cabinet holding the plasma. I love it so much I had to reuse it.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our giraffe has been with us for a while now. He has endured many moves, lost his head and had it screwed back in. But we still love him!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Using our statue as a book stand!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A beautiful canvas a girlfriend made me when we relocated cities. It proudly watches over our family room</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My daughters room. Dare to dream!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My daughters room, a painting from her Aunty and 2 x bali flags framing her bedhead which were used at our wedding</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our dressing table. Simple yet so meaningful!</td></tr>
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I hope you like some of the things that I love! Have a look around your home - what are the keys pieces/areas that you love? De-clutter them! Make them stand out! Reposition them so you see them more often! Our mind loves to play tricks on us, and you who knows? Maybe seeing things that make you smile in your home more often will make you feel happier too!<br />
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<br />Life In Orderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271993237056216444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547028849801134754.post-43355290535083633022012-08-03T17:10:00.002-07:002012-08-26T01:21:10.879-07:00Combating Bossy Boots<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi all! As promised here is my blog post on how I am attempting to combat my little Miss Bossy Boots and enforcing rules around the house.</div>
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The great news is, if you are reading this because you are having the same problem, research suggests that bossy children are actually very creative and bright children. So all is not lost. Children can be bossy for several reasons, it could be that they have a dominant personality, they could be resembling an adult (although adults know the limits!) or they could be seeking attention. Either way it can become an issue as they develop and are faced with social environments as they will find their bossy behaviour is not accepted among other children.</div>
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Bossy children also like to 'bend' the rules or attempt to negotiate rules and consequences. They can attempt to manipulate situations to result in a better outcome for them or even use tantrums to avoid not getting their own way. Now obviously everyone's situation is different and I'd like to point out that my Miss Bossy Boots is 7 years old and whilst not everything I have said applies to her, she certainly needed intervention.</div>
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<b>Who is Boss?</b><br />
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Your child needs to recognize who is the adult and who is the child. Your child should know who is in charge in the family (in our case it's Mum and Dad) and there is no alternative (i.e. Child A thinks they can be in charge of Child B because they are older). You may think this is an obvious point, but it may be worth pointing out to your children when you set ground rules who is in charge of making the rules and enforcing them. Whilst over-controlling is not necessary (children still need free/imaginative play), it is still important to be firm, straight-forward and consistent when enforcing rules.</div>
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Bossy children love to think they enforce the 'rules' or that they can just create their own. Wrong! It is time for you to set out the rules. With smaller children it will be through clear communication and reminders. For me, I used signs around the house. Now it is up to you how many rules you make and how you want to enforce them, but can I suggest to not go too overboard as too many rules can make it too difficult for the child to comprehend the boundaries. </div>
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We placed one set of main rules (Big Rules) in our main living area which are to be used in our whole house.<br />
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I then printed and laminated rule cards to place in different rooms of the house to remind my child of rules for that area. By laminating them I am able to write on them with whiteboard markers and erase and change the rules as needed. This allows us as parents to be adaptable to their age and limits.</div>
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When children are given responsibility or told to do something they simply don't want to, their answer is no - followed by excuses, tantrums or just general rebellion. We want to avoid this! Provide the child choices where you can. They can still have the responsibility but get to make choices within them. For example, let them pick out their own clothes to wear for the day. Let them choose between a range of healthy snacks if they are hungry. Or in our case, let them choose which chore they are going to do today. </div>
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To implement this element of choice we created 7 chores for the 7 days of the week. Our child knows it is required to complete one chore a day, but they get to choose which chore it will be. Once that chore is done it is ticked off (whiteboard marker!) so all chores are rotated through the week.</div>
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Now the other element is saying 'YES!'. We are always telling them no, but what about sometimes saying yes so they can feel rewarded? Can I please play outside? Can I please use the paints? Can I please play with lego? Kids are messy, they are a lot of hard work, but that doesn't mean we have to reduce the mess and work they create for us by saying no all the time. Imagine the fun they will have and the childhood memories you will create if you said yes a little more often? (Obviously enforce rules during activities though!)</div>
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Children crave attention! If your child feels like they are never getting quality one on one time with you, they will create diversions to gain your attention and these can end up being through bad behaviour. Particularly if they have siblings, these can gain up on you very quickly. If they have younger siblings, allow them to go to bed 20 minutes after the younger ones and read a story with them. Play a game with them once in a while. Let them present to you something they have created and emphasize how proud you are. Just a little bit of time a day can show them how important they are and quash attention seeking behaviours!</div>
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So there we have it! This is how I am combating my bossy boots, I hope this helps to combat yours! xx</div>
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So it's been fairly quiet on the blog because I have been organising! I know, I know.. shouldn't I organise my time so I can blog too? Well to be honest I haven't had anything extraordinary worth posting!<br />
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But here is a little bit of what I have been up to:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We gave these away as part of a Life in Order presentation on organisation! Aren't they great! (bought from $2 shop)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Got new boxes for the Xmas gear so it would fit in the bottom of the linen cupboard. It takes up a lot less space now!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All the sets inside the pillow case :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hang reusable gifts bags using a hook in the linen/storage cupboard where you store your vacuum/mop/broom.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Organising my linen cupboard - using protective bags for our winter blankets as we won't need them for a while and it ensures they don't get dusty. I like to wash them prior to storage too.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is 4 x pillows (one European size), 1 x queen electric blanket, 1 x single electric blanket, 1 x queen duvet, 1 x single duvet - Vacuum bags are magical!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Towels folded... until other family members get their hands into it!</td></tr>
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On a side note, for my international followers, you may not that I spell organise with an 's'. That is how we spell it over here in Australia! :) Get organising! xx<br />
<br />Life In Orderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271993237056216444noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547028849801134754.post-21931361521420808662012-07-21T00:41:00.003-07:002012-08-26T01:22:03.029-07:00We have arrived in Paradise!Thanks to all our loyal followers! I am pleased to announce that we have arrived in our new home and it absolutely paradise.<br />
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Today we took a little drive to check out the scenery and we were blown away. No matter how much we organise our lives and try to contain the chaos, there really is no better feeling than the serenity nature brings to us.<br />
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Here are some photos to share with you from our new destination. A beautiful light at end of the tunnel that was our massive interstate move :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Waterfall at Crystal Creek, QLD, Australia</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Waterfall under bridge built in 1930 at Crystal Creek, QLD, Australia</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swimming waterhole at Crystal Creek, QLD, Australia</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swimming waterhole
at Crystal Creek, QLD, Australia</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Native Kookaburra's scope our lunch
at Crystal Creek, QLD, Australia</td></tr>
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<br />Life In Orderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271993237056216444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547028849801134754.post-54857124940663651592012-06-19T14:18:00.003-07:002012-06-19T14:18:53.318-07:00Moving Moving!It will be a little quiet around here for the next month as we make the transition from one state to another. Stay tuned for some ideas! I will be on the lookout while on my travels. Keep organising!Life In Orderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271993237056216444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547028849801134754.post-6178105717452916192012-06-12T22:03:00.000-07:002012-10-17T17:13:58.895-07:00Why Didn't I Think of That? SMART IDEASMy friend recently sent me the perfect e-mail. She knew I would LOVE it! Love it I certainly did. I have no other choice to share it with you! Now You may have seen some of this around Pinterest, as I have, but it really is invaluable information.<br />
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6. <span style="background-color: white;">A tip for holiday packing. Store shoes inside shower caps to
stop dirty soles </span><span style="background-color: white;">rubbing on your clothes. And you can find them in just about
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8. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bread tags make the perfect-sized cord labels.</span></div>
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9. <span style="background-color: white;">Bake cupcakes directly in ice-cream cones – so much more fun
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10. <span style="background-color: white;">Microwave your own popcorn in a plain brown paper bag. Much
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11. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Brilliant space-saver: install a tension rod to
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12. <span style="background-color: white;">Rubbing a walnut over scratches in your furniture will
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13. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Win friends at breakfast with this heart-shaped
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14. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Turn your muffin pan upside down, bake cookie-dough
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15. <span style="background-color: white;">Freeze Aloe Vera in ice-cube trays for soothing sunburn
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16. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Gutter garden: Create a window-box veggie patch
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17. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Use egg cartons to separate and store your
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18. <span style="background-color: white;">Remove crayon masterpieces from your TV or computer screen
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20. <span style="background-color: white;">Overhaul your linen cupboard – store bed linen sets inside
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21. <span style="background-color: white;">Pump up the volume by placing your iPhone / iPod in a bowl –
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I purchased a canvas and used acrylic paint. I painted the background using a wipe cloth!</div>
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Life In Orderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271993237056216444noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547028849801134754.post-3985852523190210432012-05-29T21:23:00.001-07:002012-10-17T17:14:54.457-07:00Handbag Organiser: Latest Purchase!Hi all,<br />
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Today I wanted to share with you one of the best purchases I have made. It is a <b>Handbag Organiser</b>. It is double sided, 4 medium pockets on one side and 3 larger pockets on the other side.<br />
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I purchased the item from Target, although they are also available at <a href="http://www.hsw.com.au/index.php?subcategory&id_cat=4&id_dept=68">Howards Storage World</a> and BIG W. I am very excited to add this item to my closet... now to fill it up with NEW bags is another goal to aspire to!<br />
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Tissues plus a make-shift bin!</div>
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Get an old brick, cover in paper - TA DA! Book end!</div>
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Use a hotel shower cap to store shoes in while travelling</div>
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There you have it! Some of the best ideas I have come across so far and have used. I hope you enjoy them and are able to implement these into your life.</div>
<br />Life In Orderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271993237056216444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547028849801134754.post-56982484054143165412012-05-19T14:21:00.001-07:002012-10-17T17:16:01.907-07:00TIPS: Decorating a Rental Pt 1<b>"I can't make my rental have a wow factor." WRONG! </b><br />
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So as many of you may have experienced, decorating a rental property inside and out can be quite frustrating due to the never ending rules within your lease. You want to paint something, you want to hang pictures, you want to change their disgusting curtains or even rip up their awful carpet. Don't worry, <b>you're not alone</b>!<br />
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I can't change the rules and regulations, but I can certainly give you some ideas to get around them! Here I'll show you a few simple ways to decorate a rental without 'breaking' the property, or your <b><u>budget</u></b>!<br />
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<b>Balcony Pots for the Railing!</b></div>
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Perfect for an apartment. Available at <a href="http://www.greenbo.com.au/" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="background-color: #edeff4; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://www.greenbo.com.au/</a></div>
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<b>Hanging Vegetable Garden</b></div>
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Use guttering to create the perfect vegetable garden. Make them higher if you need to keep them away from little hands or paws</div>
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<b>DIY Hoop Chandelier</b></div>
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Create this centrepiece chandelier by wrapping fairy lights or even christmas lights around a hoop!</div>
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<b>Fabric Wall Coverings</b></div>
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Using fabric to create a feature wall without any need to paint is simply genius. Here are some examples that I really love. You coulkd hang fabric on curtain rods, using 3M removable hooks. Or if it is light even using drawing pins could work. Sky is the limit!</div>
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<b>Area Rugs</b></div>
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Area rugs do wonders for unsightly carpets and can make the room appear larger. Always make sure the rug is large enough to go under the front feet of your lounge to create the desired effect.</div>
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<b>One of my Own</b></div>
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Here is my favourite wall in my own home. This was a plain white wall in a very large room. The room felt draining with all that white so I dressed it with fringe curtains with a nice centre picture to balance it out. The fringe curtains are on curtain rods held up by 3M removable hooks.</div>
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<b>Fake Plants</b></div>
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These add colour and ambiance to any home. No watering required. Just occasionally dust the leaves! No need for dirt to go all over the place, no stains on the floor when you move... they really are a simple but effective way to brighten any home. If you believe in Feng Shui they are also great for good Chi.</div>
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I hope some of these ideas have inspired you to create a space in your home that reflects your style, makes you comfortable and most importantly does not damage your rental in the process! Stay tuned for the next installment!</div>
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