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From the moment the alarm goes off each morning (if you're lucky enough to wake up to an alarm rather than an early riser!), the rush is on! Getting everyone washed, dressed, fed, and packed can seem like a sprint as you race against the clock to make it to school on time. Add to that some school permission forms that must be signed, a note for the teacher, and that sinking suspicion that there's nothing in the fridge for dinner that night, and the morning can be lost in a black hole.

Never fear, organized moms are here! We've scoured the web to find mamas who've got it under control, and they're sharing their tips (and products) to make your mornings run more smoothly. Keep reading for the best of what they've got to offer!

The first week of the year is officially behind us, but there are still 51 more weeks to go and mama needs a calendar to keep track of all of her — and baby's — activities. Forget store-bought calendars and take a look at these 12 printable 2012 calendars from Etsy. These sweet calendars look adorable hanging on a cork board, in frames, or on a desktop easel. Best of all, mama only has to print and cut. It's that simple!

Click through to check out our 12 printable calendar finds for 2012!

Refill the ink cartridge and power up the printer! From place cards to gift tags to fun and games, we've found a selection of free Thanksgiving printables that will make it look as if Martha herself planned your party.

Need a few more tricks up your sleeve to make this Halloween memorable? No need to start from scratch. From last-minute decor ideas and party goodies to coloring pages and other fun Halloween activities to keep the kiddies occupied, we've rounded up 10 free Halloween printables mama's sure to love. So get your printer fired up for these fun freebies.

Party time! October is finally here, and now it's really time to get into the All Hallows' Eve spirit. Planning a party for Halloween can be a real treat — and you can host a spooky bash to be remembered without spending too much money on party decor. Forget about store-bought party banners and garlands — party printables have ushered in a new era of party decor. They're affordable, customizable, and fabulous. Get ready to do the monster mash, and check out these 10 boo-tiful Halloween party accessories you can print at home!