In last week’s Quick Tip email, I covered the concept of creating a drop zone in your home, which is an intentional landing spot for the items in our arms and hands when we come through the door of [...]
Today's post is from Jennifer who is back to working regular hours now that our kiddos are back in school. The timing couldn't be better. Welcome back, Jen! At the end of the post I'll share [...]
It's quiet here this week, Friends. If you have been following the blog, you know Aby's father has been ill. I am sorry to share with you that on Saturday, he passed away. Aby said his [...]
I don’t know about you, but I think summer is a perfect time to do a little scrapbooking. For one thing, it’s a great indoor activity for when the heat outside is too much to take. [...]
When my oldest daughter Joy was born, that’s when it started for me. You know how babies put their mouths on everything? I remember cleaning a toy that she promptly put in her mouth and feeling [...]
It’s a bright, crisp morning outside. I hear neighbors heading to work and birds singing warnings about the neighbor’s cats. But inside my home, it’s still and incredibly peaceful. I’m not packing lunches or reminding anyone [...]
Thanks to everyone who entered our Freebie Friday giveaway for a chance at a spot in our upcoming Organizing with Your Kids online workshop! Congratulations go to Helen, who was selected at random. Helen commented, "I'd [...]
I kept coming across the idea of a toy jail/toy ransom box for items the kids don’t put away and thinking, “I should totally do that.” It’s such a great idea! I just could never seem [...]
“Do your kids get hand-me-downs from friends or family? If so, sort and purge right away. Keep only those items your child will use or wear.” ~Aby Garvey That’s a snippet of advice that Aby offers [...]
Summer is coming! We’ve definitely been talking about it here at work as this will be my first summer working at simplify 101. Between Aby and Jay’s two kids and my two kids, there are a [...]