Q: How do you pronounce your name, Daryl Hoole? answer

Q: I find I am just plain getting bored with the same old tasks.  What can I do to overcome this negative attitude and help myself to feel energized and excited once again? answer

Q: Does your new book address the concerns of moms who have to work, either at home or away from home. answer

Q: How can you help someone, either family or otherwise, who seems to have no drive to keep a clean home? answer

Q: We are undergoing a hugh remodeling of our home and our house is dirt from one end to the other.  I am not sure where to begin to clean it all up.  Do I do it one room at a time? Or do all rooms by the chore, such as vacuuming? answer

Q: I have worked for 40 years to get "organized", then my husband retired. Now we live half in Utah and half in Arizona. Could you please offer some general ideas for retirees? answer

Q: Most of my house is organized. But for some reason, the home office in one of the bedrooms is a MESS (design and clutter) and I can't seem to organize this critical space. Do you have a suggestion? answer

Q: How do I tell if clothing is worn out? My children range from teenagers to young adults and some things they wear are, in my opinion, “worn out.” In their opinion, however, the clothes are just “broken in.”answer

Q: "What can I do as a mother to help my children to be less preoccupied with the commercialism of Christmas and to be more focused on the true meaning of the season? Also, what are some good ideas for helping children “wait” for Christmas? December can seem endless to young children. answer

Q: A media interviewer once asked me "what would be something a homemaker could quickly do for an instant lift, something that would immediately perk up her day and provide hope and encouragement?" answer

Q: In response to many mothers who have asked for tips about teaching children to be neat and orderly, I submit the following suggestions. answer