More Hours in My Day

by Emilie Barnes, Sheri Torelli

Overview

Home-management experts and authors Emilie Barnes and Sheri Torelli spruce up this classic by adding newly updated material and an eye-catching cover. For more than 25 years, Emilie and Sheri have conducted time-management seminars and taken the opportunity to listen to the thousands of attending women express their hearts' desires—to find more hours each day for what really matters most: family, home, and quality of life.

This book is their response. Here's a thorough collection of those time-tested answers to every woman's dilemma...

• Establish simple systems that save time and money and gain peace of mind
• Organize the home's problem areas—kitchen cupboards, crowded closets, home offices, and more
• Reclaim precious time for family and friends

Filled with inspiration, encouragement, and tried-and-true tips, this book is a must-have for every woman!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780736933162
Publisher:	Harvest House Publishers
Publication date:	06/01/2008
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	368
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Emilie Barnes was the bestselling author of more than 80 books, including 101 Ways to Clean Out the Clutter, Five Minutes in the Bible for Women, and 15 Minutes Alone with God. Sales of her books have surpassed 6 million copies worldwide. She and her husband, Bob, founded the More Hours in My Day time-management seminars.

Emilie’s heart was always to help others in practical ways as they managed their busy homes and lives, but even more, her beautiful spirit made a connection with readers that was both lovely and timeless. Her words remain as inspiring today as when they were first published.

Sheri Torelli, author of the popular The Fast-Food Kitchen, is a nationally recognized conference speaker and owner/director of More Hours In My Day. Sheri and organization founder, Emilie Barnes, have worked together since 1981 to help women nurture their families and homes with simple steps. Together they co-authored the popular More Hours In My Day. Sheri and her husband, Tim, reside in Riverside, California.

Emilie Barnes (1938 – 2016 ) was the bestselling author of more than 80 books, including 101 Ways to Clean Out the Clutter, Five Minutes in the Bible for Women, and 15 Minutes Alone with God. Sales of her books have surpassed 6 million copies worldwide. She and her husband, Bob (1933 – 2022), founded the More Hours in My Day time-management seminars.

Emilie’s heart was always to help others in practical ways as they managed their busy homes and lives, but even more, her beautiful spirit made a connection with readers that was both lovely and timeless. Her words remain as inspiring today as when they were first published.

Sheri Torelli, author of the popular The Fast-Food Kitchen, is a nationally recognized conference speaker and owner/director of More Hours In My Day. Sheri and organization founder, Emilie Barnes, have worked together since 1981 to help women nurture their families and homes with simple steps. Together they co-authored the popular More Hours In My Day. Sheri and her husband, Tim, reside in Riverside, California.

Table of Contents

	Introduction	7
Part 1	More Hours...for You
1.	A Woman Designed	11
2.	Me, Get Organized?	23
3.	Women Prepared or Ill-Prepared	27
4.	Schedule a Plan, Plan a Schedule	41
5.	How to Personally Feel Organized	55
6.	Making Your "To Do" List	59
7.	Scheduling Goals for Peak Performance	63
8.	Daily Scheduling	69
9.	Projects Designed for Success	107
10.	Putting Family Life Goals in Writing	111
11.	Effective Planning	115
12.	Wardrobe Organization	121
13.	Don't Be a Paperwork Slave	129
14.	Stress Relievers	133
15.	Feel Safe When You Travel	139
16.	Air Travel: The Perils of Packing	147
17.	Prayer Organization	151
Part 2	More Hours...and Home Organization
18.	The Organization Test	167
19.	Total Mess to Total Rest	173
20.	The 5-Minute File	187
21.	Cleaning--It Only Takes a Minute	191
22.	Using the Right Cleanser	195
23.	Setting Up a Desk and Work Area	201
24.	Record-Keeping Made Simple	211
25.	Kitchen Organization	219
26.	Odds and Ends	237
27.	Garage Organization	243
Part 3	More Hours...and Resource Savers
28.	Dollar Mistakes to Avoid	251
29.	Bulk Buying--Money and Time Savings	257
30.	Space-Saver Ideas	259
31.	Earth-Saver Ideas	265
32.	Free Water-Saving Ideas	271
33.	Investing Made Easy	275
34.	Tips on Brightening Your Home for Sale	281
35.	Ask First Before Buying That Home	285
Part 4	More Hours...for Family and Friends
36.	Develop Family Traditions	291
37.	A Team Effort Starts at Home	297
38.	The Love Basket	309
39.	Plan a Picnic	315
40.	Creative Entertaining	325
Part 5	More Hours...for Your Children
41.	Children Need to Be Organized, Too	333
42.	Safety Tips for School-Bound Children	337
43.	Resolutions for Parenting	341
44.	Jobs Children Can Do	345
45.	How to Teach Your Children About Money	351
	A Daily Plan	359
	Notes	363