Organizing a Kids’ Craft Area: Part 2
This is my second post on organizing a creative space for kids. Go here to read the first post. I could hardly wait to share this update because I am so excited over the progress to [...]
Organizing a Kids’ Craft Area
When we moved into our home with 4- and 6-year old daughters, we felt the small bar in our basement would be the perfect place to set up a creative space for them. It had plenty [...]
Running Q&A: How to Start Running
In October, Jennifer reached her goal to successfully complete a marathon, and I reached my goal of running 43 miles in one month. Clearly, running is something we talk about a lot, both here in the [...]
Aftermath of an IKEA Shopping Trip
We're not fortunate enough to live within a respectable driving distance from IKEA, which is sad because it is my favorite store for home goods. I am, however, sure that the distance between me and the "big blue [...]
Simple + Eco Friendly Storage Solutions from Way Basics
One thing I really enjoy about my work with simplify 101, is finding out about great storage solutions, and then passing that info along to my readers and workshop participants! Here's one worth mentioning: I just [...]
We’re taking the 30-day gratitude challenge. Who is with us?
Focusing on gratitude is something I mention a lot around here, particularly in my Get Organized for the Holidays workshop. In the weeks leading up to the holidays, I make an extra effort to keep my mind focused on gratitude. [...]
Lessons Learned from a First-Time Marathon
Last week, I mentioned that Jennifer was running in her first marathon on Sunday. Today, I asked her to share her story with all of us, including the “secrets” to her success and what she learned along the way. [...]
28 Day Challenge: Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays
Last year in late October, Jen and I started a 28-day challenge to help us all get our homes ready for the holidays. The idea behind this challenge was to bite-size the process of getting our [...]
Running a Marathon: the Courage to Start
"Why would you do that?" It's the number one question I get asked about why I would willingly run 26.2 miles. And one I used to ask before I started running two years ago. Why would anyone run [...]
Simple + Healthier Pumpkin Muffins
Do you ever have those moments when you happen upon something that is too good not to share? OK, that is me today with these muffins. Oh. My. Goodness. I have made a few meals this [...]