Balance

Balance family life, personal life and work with Live Simply, Cozi's online family magazine.

Cut the Chaos: Getting a Jump on Holiday Madness

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or the winter solstice, here tips from Lian Dolan-writer, mother and Satellite Sister-to cut the chaos and get a jump on the Holidays.
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7 Unusual Scheduling Tips to Save Your Time & Sanity

When you schedule meetings and events on your calendar, you can forget about the details. But you have to remember to write down those details! Here are seven great ways to optimize your scheduling and streamline your work and family appointments from organizing expert, Lorie Marrero.
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7 Steps to Writing a Thank You Note

If you put off writing thank you letters because you can't get started, follow these seven steps to get your thank you on paper and in the mail. Works for kid thank you letters, too!
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Morning Zoom: 10 Habits to Start the Day Right

Don't you feel great when you leave the house on time, happy and prepared for the day? These ten tips really work to take the chaos out of the morning rush.
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5 Ways to Keep Cool During school

The new school year is here. Are you beginning to feel the stress of morning madness and the craziness of the after-school juggling act? Make this school year different. Implementing simple systems that family members make part of their daily routine can bring relief.
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Cut the Chaos: School Volunteering

Whether you are a Worker Bee or a Queen Bee, volunteering at school can be a tough job. Stay focused on the goal - helping the school - and your volunteer hours will be well spent.
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Is the First Day of School Your Favorite Day of Summer?

Summer break might begin like a well-oiled machine with energetic outings, week-long camps and cheery playdates. But as August slips away, some parents are secretly (or not so secretly) happy to see summer come to an end. Where do you stand?
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Simple Dinner Meals

When it comes to planning dinner, do you ever ask yourself, "Do I have to do this again?" Keep a list of simple dinner meals for those nights when you need inspiration. (Add any item to one of your Cozi lists by clicking on the icon. You may be asked to sign into your Cozi account first. You will need to sign in only one time.) Stouffer's Lasagna Stouffer's Macaroni & Cheese Fried Chicken Strips...
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Helping Kids Organize

You've had enough of the cluttered, disorganized mess in the kids' rooms and beyond. Before you swoop in and take of it yourself, heed this professional advice.
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Organize a Day-cation!

Looking for fresh ideas to fill the rest of the summer? Try a low-budget mini-vacation.
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Creative Summer Childcare

Are you scrambling to get all your work done with kids at home for the summer? Maybe you work part time or work from home and never got around to arranging formal childcare. Or maybe you need time for kid-free errands and housework. There are still options to get your kids busy for hours each week, without breaking the bank. All you need is a community of friends and neighbors and the guts to ask for help!
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Make Better, Faster Decisions

Try this plan and decide something today.
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Do Your "Sunday Planning"

Who's cooking dinner tonight? Who's picking up the kids at practice tomorrow? Did anyone get a babysitter? Set expectations for a whole week at a time with a Sunday family meeting. This list of items to cover will get you started.
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An Organized Life - Four Areas to Simplify

Seeking mental well-being and peace of mind? Start with these four tips to simplify your life.
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Prioritizing Family Time

If family time is no longer fun, try this plan to bring the focus back on the family!
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Staying Sane During Spring Sports Season

Spring seems to be the busiest sports season of the year for many families. Keep the season sane with these tips from Cozi.
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Decision Making Made Easy

If you have trouble making decisions, here are some great techniques for improving your decision-making skills.
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Stop Procrastinating - Spring Into Action!

Spring is a great time to start fresh on projects and to do lists - remind yourself of these motivators to get started!
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Alternative Ideas to Requesting "No Gifts"

If you're thinking of requesting that guests not bring gifts to an upcoming party, consider these alternate ideas for limiting or redirecting the gift-giving.
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Dress Your Kids Without a Fight

Getting kids dressed in the morning can be a battle or a breeze, depending on how you handle it. Here are some great tips for getting kids dressed without a fight.
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