The Busy Mom’s Guide to a Happy, Organized Home: Fast Solutions to Hundreds of Everyday Problems, by Kathy Peel; Tyndale House Publishers, 2008; $16.99; www.familymanager.com.

This book really delivers!  It’s truly a must read for every mom who wants an organized home, and wants to educate herself on how to make life simpler, easier and better for herself and her family. Author Kathy Peel, “America’s Family Manager,” has written this easy-to-use reference guide to help answer key questions by women who want to be the best moms they can be. Tips from reducing sibling bickering, to throwing a fabulous birthday party, are organized by a comprehensive index, checklists and charts and a thorough list of online resources. Moms (and dads) will want to keep this book close at hand!



“This book is a star among organizing books because it includes more than the basic organizing tips. There’s a chapter on managing finances, interesting tips for appliances, safety information and lots more that will not be found in most other mom’s resource books.”

– Organization Judge



“The solutions were great! The pages with ‘The Most Important Things to Remember’ and the ‘Smart Move’ tips were useful and practical.”

– Tester Mom



“It’s relatively easy to quickly read the sections that are more helpful. I really liked the sections on preparing dinners since sometimes that is tough for me to do while the boys are running around the kitchen.”

– Tester Mom