Truly Stylish...Truly Organized

Can you believe that 2008 is almost over? Keeping track of the dizzying number of tasks, duties and events vying for our time can be overwhelming. Luckily, you can stay organized (and sane) while looking stylish with a planner from Truly Mom. The ingenious (and did I say stylish?) tri-fold planner is perfect for keeping track of you---and the kids! While many of the planners on the market have all sorts of random accessories (Think: Conversion chart in your 1980's Trapper Keeper), the inventors of this beauty culled it down to just what you need! Inside the planner, you'll find weekly and month-to-month calendars, a phone number and address book, several useful pads, including one to completely organize your day. There's also a “note from mom” pad, and a handy post-it note pad.

The planner folds flat to become a mini portable desk. When folded, the magnetic closure serves a dual purpose as a place to secure your list for easy viewing! These would make great gifts---go ahead treat yourself or consider gifting it to a new mom or mom-to-be! Get a head start on your New Year's Resolution to get (and stay) organized.

Holiday Scents

With the Holidays upon us, I thought I'd post about Candles---there are so many great seasonal scents out there (and they make great gifts)! Aside from standard fire safety measures, be sure to properly maintain your candles. I recently learned about candle maintenance myself! Don't worry, there are only a couple of things to keep in mind:

• Keep wick(s) trimmed to 1/4” at all times
• Burn only in 3-4 hour increments

Following these simple candle maintenance rules will help your candles burn longer and are essential for a clean, smoke-free burn. (If your candle does smoke, extinguish, trim wick & re-light).

My favorite candles are from Nouvelle Candle Company in Louisiana. I love them year 'round but their special Holiday Scents are the best! They come pre-wrapped and ready to give. Try Mandarine Spice or Savannah Holly...

And...Keeping up with the blogging is quite a task. I've been so busy (who isn't?) but I'm going to make an effort to try and blog weekly---an early New Year's Resolution!