Survival for Busy Women

by Emilie Barnes

Well-loved for her wonderful gift of organization and her down-to-earth approach, Emilie offers proven, creative ways to beat stress and achieve a more balanced life. Readers will discover practical tips for everything from organizing closets to planning menus, preparing for vacations, and prioritizing finances. They'll also discover how to --
-- Eliminate clutter
-- Take the hassle out of meal preparation
-- Create special family times
-- Make time for their friends
-- Travel wiselyDozens of charts, illustrations, and innovative ideas make surviving -- and excelling! -- possible in areas that making money go further, easing pressure through consolidating tasks, and especially creating more hours to spend with family, friends, and the Lord.

Genres: Nonfiction, Womens, Christian, Self Help

Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

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.

Reviews

[Jamie · Rating 2 out of 5]

This didn't help for me personally. It felt basic, and a bit shallow. It also didn't help how dated it was. Pre- social media and common internet use and cell phones. So much was not relatable anymore. The concepts for organization are good for your house though. But already known. I wish it had more tips for those of us working overtime all the time, or working multiple jobs, help for single moms, etc. You know, and actual 'busy woman' who never seems to have time. My house is already fairly organized in a more minimal, clean, less cluttered way. I read those books! I wanted more. So my rating is mine for how this impacted me. For others, a solid 3 stars. If we were in the 90's- maybe 4 stars.

[Evelyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book in the early 90's when I was a full time working wife and mother of 2 pre-school boys. I read it many times and while I did not adopt every tip, the ones I did made a world of difference.
Now I have a very busy daughter in law and I thought I should pass this book along to her, but decided I would re-read it one last time, for old times sake.
What a trip down memory lane! It was also surprising to me to see how many of these tips I still follow to this day. Interesting as 25 years on it's such an ingrained habit that one does not remember when or why it all started.
So, I will pass this book on, and I will add the disclaimer that this was written before the Internet, before smart phones,online banking, and all the other technological advances we now take for granted. However, I do feel the basic ideas here remain just as important now as they were 25 years ago.

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

A hilarious look back into historical women's lives and the minds of people very different from myself. There are also sad parts too, where the author shares anecdotes of housewives she counseled who were at a loss and even sometimes suicidal over the amount of chores, tasks, and social demands that were placed on her. These women never questioned why not ask their husbands or children for help? Why am I doing all of these community activities when I am beside myself with anxiety and stress? I feel so bad for them and their kids, so strained and pressured because of the patriarchal, heterosexual, and christian ideologies so dominating their lives to the point that they couldn't see their own bondage and self-limitations on their happiness.

[Leah Servelan Dooley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hilariously out of date but there are still useful tidbits.

[Nora · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a dream to those of us that LOVE to organize. It's so thorough in it's categories. This author will encourage you to "getter done".

[Shauna · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am half way through right now and am very excited and motivated to start the box system. I have read several organization books before, but I like this one better so far, I can really envision this system working for me! More update to come...
Finished the book and am in the middle of the long process of implementing the system outlined in chapter 5, "from total mess to total rest". It's great. The remainder of the book contained a lot of good reminders. I needed that to get me back on track :)

[Rachel · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was okay, but I didn't get any new information from it. It was also written for "the 90's woman," and so it dated itself. I generally like Mrs. Barnes' books, but this one is not one of her better books.

[Heather]

I've read this one several times - but this time of year I like the added inspiration as I set new goals and start a new year.

[Barblink1 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emilie is a mentor of mine who I adore and have learned from over the years. I based my business on her practices.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I still use this book today as a reference. Emilie Barnes has saved the day for me...more than once.

[Deanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! I read over half the book in a week, then had to put it down for a while. Finished another 2 chapters the other day, and still loving it!

[Trisha · Rating 1 out of 5]

outdated and not helpful

[Kelly · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not as great as I had hoped. Mostly common sense stuff.