If it’s not broken, don’t fix it
One of my favorite sayings is "If it's not broken, don't fix it." This advice is great any year, but especially in 2020. If there's something in your life that is serving you, take a moment [...]
6 Tips to Enjoy Winter
As I was scrolling through my Instagram feed this week, I heard my one of my mom’s “momisms” in my head. Stop wishing your life away, I heard her say. She’d pull out this phrase of [...]
Losing motivation on your resolutions? Try this.
Happy Monday my friends! It’s the third Monday of the year, which means it’s quite possible that your enthusiasm for your New Year’s goals and resolutions is starting to fade. Do I have that right? If [...]
Why Containers Won’t Make You Organized
I’m always amused by the abundance of storage containers on the shelves of major retailers right after the holidays. Sure, from a business perspective it makes sense to capitalize on the January urge to get organized, [...]
How to Make a Fresh Start (and Keep Going!)
The start of a New Year is a natural time to make a fresh start. But how do you avoid the resolution trap, where you start with great enthusiasm only to find your motivation waning after [...]
How to Choose Paint Colors
You may have noticed that Project Refresh stalled out before it got rolling along at full speed. Well, at least that’s how it appears on my blog. In my home, and in my head, it’s a slightly [...]
How to Take Charge of Your Weekend
Want to make next weekend a great one? Join me for my April 2016 Organize-athon. For just $19 you can spend the weekend tackling your organizing to-do list with the advice, ideas, and motivation of a veteran [...]
How to Refresh Old Furniture
Confession time: I have a thing for old furniture. There’s just something about the craftsmanship and charm of an older piece that simply can’t be beat. And if that weren’t enough, then there’s the price tag. [...]
Project Refresh
The next Organize-athon is happening Friday, April 29th through Sunday May 1st. If you’ve never participated in an Organize-athon before, then you won’t want to miss this one! You’ll get the motivation and ideas you need [...]
How to Make Hot Chocolate in a Jar
I don't know about you, but it feels like the holiday season is flying by and it's only just begun! Are you feeling that way, too? If so, here's a simple gift idea that takes only a [...]