This doesn’t have anything thing to do with getting rid of clutter or organizing, I just wanted to share these two little warm and fuzzy stories with you.

When we were at Bryce Canyon last week we were getting in the car after leaving the visitors center and my daughter comes running past us saying “I just found some money where those people pulled out of the parking space and I have to catch them”. She came back disappointed as it wasn’t them who had lost it. Into the visitors center she went to report she had found money and gave them contact information in case anyone asked if any money was turned in. (It was about $20.00).

Then on to Zion’s Canyon we went and as we walked into the visitors center at the end of the day there by the bench I saw a man’s wallet. My daughter turned it in to the ranger who wanted her name and contact information. (We don’t know why as we certainly would see it again).

It feels good to do the right thing dontchathink? What have you done lately that has made you feel good about doing the right thing?

Marilyn Bohn is an energetic, lively, compassionate, hard working and creative organizer. She was born to organize! Before becoming a professional organizer she worked professionally in diverse environments. She is involved in her community, providing her clients with a broad base of experience and knowledge.  She is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO).

I’ve been back in Australia for two weeks and even though I’ve visited a few different places and taken a few photos (to be posted soon) the truth is I’ve done nothing. 

Yesterday I woke up around 11am, had breakfast and a shower before 1pm, when I pottered around the backyard waiting for a delivery of firewood. Around 2.30pm went back inside, had some lunch, stared at the fire for a while, might have read a few pages of a book, listened to the radio a bit, lit the fire in the lounge room, stared at it for a while, went back to check on the dining room fire and by then it was dark. MJ had gone to work and was out for the evening, so I was left to entertain myself. So I listened to the radio a bit more, did some yoga, made some dinner, read a couple more pages of a book, then took a nap in front of the TV. I was back in bed sometime around midnight. 

I don’t know if that was the exact composition of my day – I wasn’t really paying attention – but it wasn’t far off. And most days for the last week have been like that, except that usually MJ is here and we might have a few conversations or do a bit of gardening. Today we cleaned the house…I vacuumed. 

I’ve been sleeping between 8 and 12 hours a night for two weeks. I think 10 hours is my optimal amount. My three month old stiff neck is a distant memory – although it faintly resurfaced when I used a computer for a couple of hours the other day. 

I’m pretty sure I’d be singing the praises of doing nothing if I felt compelled to think about it much. See, doing nothing means you don’t really have to think all that often either. MJ and I had to think a fair bit this morning when we pieced together last night’s episode of Trial and Retribution. But that’s about it.

This post was submitted to BizzyWomen by a great blog, Where is Sarah?, written by Sarah Fortuna, an Australian writing for her friends and family while she is living abroad.

There are many different styles of swim suits and shoppers will generally know which they want. Many ladies, especially those who wear larger sizes, have a hard time finding a nice bathing suit. The first sign of summer is often dreaded by them. Several tips in shopping swim suits comprise the following:

Acquire the correct size, not the size you wish for to be by summer. Get on the mailing list of your favorite shop to make shopping easier. Placing yourself on the mailing list will give you information about sales and discounts.

Find bathing suits with tummy control panel. These foundations will smooth your tummy and make it look smaller and thinner. Go online and view bathing suits according to size, style and price. Look at their more upscale swimsuit selection. Look at different suits on the net to find one or more that will flatter your body. Bathing suits can emphasize long legs for instance – try to choose one that will pick out your best feature.

Suits with materials that create a small waist will make you look slimmer and often are made from thick material. Purchase a swimming suit a whole size bigger than normal. Even if you are a plus size get a suit one size bigger than normal so it will not be so tight. A swim suit with high leg openings will show off your legs, and a built-in bra will ensure that your breasts look their best.

Wearing stripes that run vertically or darker shades helps disguise size. Get the honest opinion of a salesperson or friend before purchasing your swimsuit. To add height, buy a low-riding bottom swimsuit. This is something short women should consider. If you have large breasts, swimwear with under wires is a must.

Wear bathing suits with a top that is u-shaped to avoid the appearance of wide shoulders. Trying to buy a swimsuit is really anxiety-ridden for females, particularly if they are trying to look fantastic. Just persevere. A one piece swimsuit can make you feel sexy and comfortable whereas a two piece swimsuit can highlight the most attractive parts of your body.

{Swim suit designers and manufacturers have each style you require.} {The fit is nice whether you are a plus or slim size.}

When summer arrives each year, many schools around the country are out for a summer holiday. This means a lot of students are taken out of their regular routine and left to develop a new summer schedule. It’s a parent’s job to make sure this transition goes smoothly and that your children have something to do all summer.

Here are a few summer ideas for kids you can consider:

• Join or start a summer book club/ reading club
• Enroll your child in a summer camp
• Start a collection together- then learn more about what you’re collecting
• Visit the zoo- be sure to exlpore and talk about what you see there
• Visit museums- art museums, science museums, history museums
• Go biking- make a day of it and pack water and go together
• Go fishing
• Visit the park
• Go to the public library- they usually have summer programs going on as well
• Create a play or skit with your child and neighborhood kids
• Do community service/ volunteer
• Start or keep a summer journal together- write about all the things you do and learn
• Clean the house, garage or specific room of the house together
• Play games together
• Write letters to friends and family

Now that you have these great summer fun ideas, you can start planning summer for your own children. Your family might even find that you create traditions that stay with you year after year. These special memories will help shape and develop who your children grow up to be.

We are emotional beings and we love to celebrate special moments in our lives. We go through the painstaking planning just to organize the perfect party while we gather the most important people in our lives to share memorable events with us. We celebrate birthdays, the christening of our newborn, graduation, passing an exam, anniversaries and other breakthroughs that happen to us.

Getting married is one of the most joyous occasions we will experience in our lifetime. And if parties are big deal to us, all the more that we find it very important to hold this event forever memorable to us. Couples celebrate their marriage by going to a honeymoon. It is the time they spend together alone just the two of them together after their wedding ceremony.

Just like in organizing a party, a couple also takes pains to plan their perfect honeymoon. They go through great lengths in looking for the perfect getaway spot, with a budget they stick with at the back of their minds.

It does not take a professional to plan the most exciting honeymoon. You just have to be organized and avoid cramming. Plan ahead of schedule. Set a realistic budget. Pick a wonderful location. Study and review several hotel options. Make a list of restaurants. Have fun and be worry free. That is it in a nutshell.

You are not alone in the planning stage. There are many out there offering their services and you might want to consider their advice. These are groups who act as middlemen to help you get good deals, give recommendations regarding hotel options and vacation sites, and help you book your flight, schedule and so much more.

There are many honeymoon websites on the internet. Their pages are very user-friendly, and they are very service oriented. You are their top priority. This means you are the boss of your trip. They will give suggestions and ideas, but they will follow what you want to happen.

They are there to assist you with what you need. If you need to rent a car, they have a list of car rental shops. If you want to go to America, they will give you a complete list of the famous destinations in the country. If you need to book a flight, they will look for the best deals for you. These companies are usually affiliated with airlines and other useful service companies. They are given commission for every sale that is why they can give you better discounts. You will not be able to get the same big discounts if you go directly to that company.

The goal of honeymoon websites is unburden the couple from stressful planning activities. They believe that a newlywed couple should be savoring the overwhelming feeling of being hitched, and they should stay that way until after the honeymoon.

These services are being offered at very affordable rates. They are forced to give competitive rates because of stiff competition with other honeymoon websites also. This competition benefits the clients.

Aside from the cheap rates, you can sure that the schedules that you have would always go on time. Great places are offered when you choose to book your honeymoon online. Activities for newly weds would be lovelier and sweeter when you plan your honeymoon somewhere both of you have not been to before.