Hello and Happy Saturday SWARM Moms and those that love them!!

School has not yet started for my children so this is the last weekend of summer for us.  For the last few weeks we having been purchasing supplies as they go on sale and as we determine what we already have.  I'm sure we will never have to purchase crayons, markers, rulers and erasers ever again.

Because we have so many multiples of different items. we have some choices about what to do with the spares.  We can keep extra supplies, (just in case we need them),  we can donate the supplies to the "fill the bus campaign, (organized to provide supplies to families without the resources to purchase the items) or we can organize  'a big trade',  with the kid's friends so extras can go to those who need them and you can trade for any items you might want or need.  Moms!!!  you can do this virtually with your kids by having them post the offerings and trades on their facebook pages, twitter accounts and other social media sites that they are allowed to visit. This can help you by saving some money, but more importantly, it can help you get organized and open up some space in your home for other stuff. If you are following the Organization journey that we began this past week, this will help you by providing some guidance if you were stuck in the 'where do I begin' mode.  Begin here, with your children by helping them get prepared for this new happy and successful school year.

Organization is a tool that will help you and your kids have a successful, less stressful year.   Remember... "when you know where it is, you can find it"  Sharon, Director of SWARM for Single Moms and those that love them!   Happy new and happy school year to All!