Lean Methods for Life

I am an engineer by training and a mom by nature. I am passionate about Process Improvement, lean principles of waste reduction and 5S. Keeping an organized household is not easy, so here is my attempt to reapply my logical processes at home.

Monday, July 4, 2016

Science in the Neighborhood

Science is everywhere, especially in our own back yards. Here are 10 places in your neighborhood that you can visit with your kids to...

Thursday, October 24, 2013

October - laundry room 5S

The laundry room is a closet that is actually used quite a bit in my home, but does not receive a lot of attention. I currently store clean...

Thursday, October 17, 2013

5S to Childproof

First of all, there is no ultimate solution for child proofing. As children get older, they learn how to manipulate any devices you use. So ...

September - 5S Garage

Time to put away the summer toys and start thinking about those holiday decorations. What a great time to sort through the garage, before...

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

August -5S the kids rooms

Time to prep for school and make room for all the new clothes and supplies you are stocking up on. 1. Sort Clothes - starting with the clos...

July - 5S the Pantry

My pantry is a set of cupboards near my kitchen. I use them for dry goods storage as well as non-daily appliances and reusable shopping bags...

June - 5S the office/study

For me, this means the desk, bookshelf and file cabinets where I work from home one or two days a week. 1. Sort Desk Time to dump out the d...

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My Mom's an Engineer: I am an engineer by training and a mother by nature. I love science and want to teach both my son and daughter the joy of exploring and questioning the world around us.

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