Archives for October 2016

Decluttering (Part 9) … What to do with the Items you no Longer Need or Want …

October 22, 2016

    If you’re just joining the “Mrs Organised” community … Welcome! It’s nice to meet you! Before you read today’s post, however, you might like to catch up on the first 8 parts of my series devoted to decluttering … simply click on the links below:   Part 1 … What is Clutter?   Part 2 … The benefits of decluttering   Part 3 … When will I find the time to declutter?   Part 4 … Questions you need to ask to help you declutter   Part 5 … A “how to” guide to a less cluttered home and life and where … read more

Halloween Poster … “Sorry but we have no more lollies” …

October 20, 2016

  Although it’s largely an American tradition, we’ve celebrated Halloween with our kids for years, especially when they were younger. They’d excitedly get dressed up, then “trick or treat” in neighbouring streets and it was always a lot of fun. Although the kids are now older, we still continue to hand out chocolates to any “ghost”, “witch” or “goblin” who knocks on our door. We usually start the evening with a fairly large bowl that’s full of yummy chocolate but sometimes we run out.   Around 10 years ago, we happened to be in America during Halloween … read more

Simple Tips to Help you Tackle your Never-ending “To Do” List …

October 18, 2016

  Recently I shared a fabulous “To Do” list that you can download ABSOLUTELY FREE. It’s the one I use every day to help keep me organised and on track. I’ve created 2 different versions so you can choose the one you prefer:             Having a list is a great step towards getting organised but here are some other simple tips and tricks that will have you ticking off the items you’ve listed quickly and easily:   Prioritise your list and do the worst/hardest stuff first. Work out … read more

Halloween Bark … a fun, spooky treat!

October 16, 2016

If you’re searching for a simple, fun, no-bake recipe for Halloween, look no further, because Halloween Bark is as quick and simple as it gets. Simply melt some chocolate either in a bowl over some boiling water, in a double boiler or in the microwave, spread it on some baking paper on a tray and then add some lollies or other sweet treats. And that truly is the beauty of making something like this … you can add whatever you like! For my Halloween Bark I added orange, green and yellow M & M’s, Chicos, Kit Kat Bars, Chocolate Bullets, small Fruity Jubes but … read more

Let’s Get Stuff Done … My Daily “To Do” List …

October 14, 2016

    For most people, life is very busy and it seems that, no matter how many hours there are in every day, there’s never enough time to get everything done. But one thing I do every day to help keep me on track is to start with a “To Do” List.   Having a list helps me remember everything I’d like to accomplish and gives me the opportunity to prioritise, plan and organise my day. So here are some things I do or consider when creating my list:   I write my “To Do” list the night before. It only takes 5 – 10 minutes and, with everyone … read more

Almond Oat Health Muffins …

October 12, 2016

My hubby loves to keep fit and exercises most days. If he’s not kayaking or running, you’ll find him in the gym. In keeping with his healthy lifestyle, he watches fairly carefully what he eats, so these healthy muffins are perfect for him to take to work for morning tea. Mind you, I find them pretty hard to resist too … they’re absolutely delicious and freeze beautifully. Enjoy! Almond Oat Health Muffins …   Print Author: Mrs Organised Serves: 12 Ingredients … 2 cups almond meal 1 cup rolled oats ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 … read more

Don’t be Afraid to Fail …

October 10, 2016

  Image Credit: http://timgrierson.blogspot.com.au   Like most people, I find myself scrolling through my newsfeed on Facebook at some stage during the day. I don’t stop to read everything but every now again, something will grab my attention and I’ll either click through to page to read more or watch a video. The other day, I stumbled across a Commencement Speech given by Charlie Day to his old alma mater at Merrimack College to the graduating students of 2014 with a view to imparting some words of wisdom.   As I watched the video, I instantly … read more