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Jaime’s Jem: Cash 4 Books

So tell me, now that it’s February, how are all of those New Year’s resolutions going?  You know, the vows you made to declutter and get organized this year?  My husband and I hit the ground running New Year’s weekend and let me just say, it’s been riveting! It’s not that we are hoarders or [...]

Back to School: Papers, Papers, And More Papers

My kids were not even back to school a week, and I was already experiencing paperwork overload. Forms to fill out, PTO information, upcoming fundraisres, dates to remember, and those special art projects that just need to be saved and displayed.  What’s a mom to do, and just how does one keep it all organized? [...]

Don’t delay – Back up TODAY!

What did we ever do before our current technology?  In my life, I have two pieces of technology that, as far as possessions go, are my lifelines: my green-apple colored laptop and my Canon Rebel XS digital camera.  I love photography, especially when my children are the subjects.  I bought my first Canon digital camera about [...]

Egg-cellent Idea!

I was in the sitting area at Great Clips today with my youngest son, waiting to get his curly, mop-top cut, and while he was playing ever so contently, I picked up the magazine next to me.  It was Disney’s Family Fun magazine.  I have read this magazine in the past, and have always found it to be [...]

The Organized Menu: Round Up Your Recipes

One of my 2010 goals (not resolutions, for past experience has proven I know not how to keep those) is to get my recipes in order.  I have countless magazines that I have kept for a few recipes contained inside, along with a huge photo box of recipes cut out over the years.  And I [...]

I Like to Move it, Move it…

Having lived in the same state (and same house, really, with the exception of college and summers down the Jersey shore) for 25 years, I never really had much experience with moving.  Then I got married, and my husband and I managed to log 5 moves, and 5 states, in the first 7 years of being married. The [...]

Where does the time go?

Can you believe we are almost into August?  This summer is just flying by, and we have been so busy with vacations and pool days, and soaking up some summer fun, that it’s crazy to think we will soon be back to school shopping.  This is the reason why some of you may have noticed [...]

Jaime’s Jem: What’s for Dinner?

I don’t know about you, but I love, love love summer grilling!  I like it all year round (the George Forman Grill works well indoors), but especially in the summer, paired with a little cocktail, out on the patio – Yum-o!  I have found with summer in full bloom now, spending a lot of time [...]

Jaime’s Jem: PBS Kids Sprout

Summer is officially upon us, however if you live in the Northeast like I do, it certainly does not feel like it!  When you think summer, it’s only natural to think of being outdoors, running, playing, swimming, loading up on sunscreen, right?  It’s been raining here for weeks, and the sun has made but only [...]

Jaime’s Jem: Summer Movies

With summer approaching and school out, many parents look for ways to entertain their children during the summer months.  I know I do!  I already have the summer calendar going, adding events and activities daily, so I a) have something special and fun to look forward to with my boys, b) have something to threaten [...]