My Secrets to Getting Organized This Fall

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This week, I want to share some of my secrets to getting organized this Fall…it’s hard to stay on top of things when life gets hectic. About a week ago, I noticed my piles of papers were growing taller, my car was starting to look like we lived in it, and our homework area was getting out of control.

Time to get organized! Here are some things that work for us. Would love to hear the ways you keep your family organized too!

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Orange County Pumpkin Patches

Orange County Pumpkin Patches

I can finally, finally see the beautiful signs of Fall arriving…Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Lattes, leaves changing color, cozying up in my sweaters for cooler mornings…and pumpkin patches!!  I just love Fall, don’t you?  Here is a list of some local Orange County pumpkin patches 2013.

Please comment below if you have any other OC pumpkin patches to share!  Happy pumpkin hunting…

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My Mom’s Words of Wisdom – Mom Was Right!

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To quote an oldie, but goodie song…mama said there’d be days like this…and she was right.  Actually, my mom was right about a LOT of things.  (Thanks mom!).

So this one is for you, mom.  A blog devoted to my favorite pieces of advice from YOU.  A collection of some of my favorites…and many that I didn’t understand until I became a mom myself.

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6 Reader Recommended Label Companies

This post on labels for kids stuff was inspired by some great feedback we received on Tiny Oranges’ Facebook page.  And by the way, if any of the labels in the graphic above caught your eye, you can find them here on one of our cute affiliate sites, Mabel’s Labels. Aren’t those butterfly shoe stickers so cute? The inspiration… Continue reading 6 Reader Recommended Label Companies

Sick Day Activities To Do With Your Little Ones

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Cure boredom and blahs, while keeping them happy and occupied!

I was recently reminded how crummy sick days are with your kiddos…especially by day two or day three.  So here are my sick day activities to do with your little ones.

Not only do your babies feel awful, but you’re also quarantined at home. With sick kiddos. Who are cranky, tired, blah…and antsy.

Yes, antsy.  Just last week, my little man was fighting a virus  Day one = sleep and snuggles. Day two and three = antsy, with side of cabin fever.

Too sick to leave home, he was crawling up the walls.  And so was I.

There are hundreds of ideas to entertain your kids during sick days at home…and here are a few of my favorites I keep in my back pocket.

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