How to Make the Most of Your Staycation
It’s almost spring break time for my kiddos. Finally! Our break is rather late this year, because our school district always plans it for the week prior to Easter. We don’t typically do a big trip [...]
Organize Your Craft Room to Match Your Creative Interests
I've written before that when life changes, your organizing systems often need to change right along with it. If you've ever suddenly discovered that a space you previously organized and used well for years suddenly didn't [...]
Simplify Life in the Kitchen with Five Workhorses
We've all got our routines, ways we do things, and how we go about our business in the kitchen. Everyday, there are things I reach for over and over. They're kinda like my kitchen workhorses, know [...]
Repurposed Paper Scraps: A Greener Alternative to Easter Grass
Oh, plastic Easter grass, although you are a sweet reminder of my own childhood, I really have no place in my home for you. You’re messy. You're clingy. You’re plastic-y. You’re earth-unfriendly. I see you for [...]
How to Make the Most of Your Day
There’s a green sticky note on my computer monitor that reads: “Is what I’m doing today getting me closer to where I want to be tomorrow?” This simple question reminds me to be intentional about how [...]
Get Motivated + Get Tips for 360° of Spring Cleaning
Did anyone happen to read the spectacular spring cleaning article in the April issue of Martha Stewart Living? It’s so good. Seriously, I struggle with being motivated for spring cleaning. In the past, I eased my [...]
How to Be Happy
As you may remember, in 2013 I selected “happy” as my focal point word for the year. It was an interesting choice, especially when you consider where I came from. See, at one point in my [...]
3 Closet Organizing Tips
Ahh…spring is in the air which means you’re probably getting the itch to create some order in your closet. If so, here’s a simple principle to keep in mind: Tap into the power of limits.
Organize Your Closet + HangerJack Winner PLUS One More Day to Save!
Thank you to everyone who participated in last week's Freebie Friday for a chance to win Organize Your Closet plus a HangerJack! Congratulations to our winner, Ann C., who won by liking us on Facebook. Check your email, [...]
Freebie Friday: Organize Your Closet Plus a Bonus
According to the calendar, Spring has sprung! (The forecast may say something different, but let's not speak of that today. ;-) ) What better time to organize your closet than the change of seasons? Make room [...]