If "declutter and organize kitchen" is on your to do list, you're in luck. I'm sharing my best tips to take the overwhelm and guesswork out of such a big job. Not to mention simplifying your kitchen will help you be more present for all those special moments that happen in the heart of the home. Tips to Declutter and Organize Your Kitchen The idea of decluttering and organizing a kitchen can seem overwhelming. Rightfully so. The kitchen is one of the largest and hardest to organize ... VIEW POST
How to Declutter and Organize Your Kitchen Like a Pro
A Simple Kitchen Table Centerpiece
I'm a sucker for the office supply aisle at target. The owl thumb tacks and dog tape dispenser and gold stapler and the little chalkboard easel caught my eye every single time I was in the store. And, I'd stand there, admiring, looking, and wanting, but I couldn't bring myself to buy any of it, and I'd leave the store thinking, "Maybe next time." Well, next time finally came and so one afternoon, with me, myself and my gift card, I walked into Target and headed straight to the office ... VIEW POST
Holiday Entertaining Tips: How to Throw a Good Holiday Party
Although the gathering may be smaller and more intimate this year, many of us will be opening our homes to friends and family this holiday season. So, I've put together a guide of my top holiday entertaining tips to put you at ease and make your guests feel right at home. Holiday Entertaining Tips From having a place to put your guests' belongings to picking out an outfit for you, this guide includes all the important details for holiday party planning. Stress Free ... VIEW POST
How to Deal With Family Drama During the Holidays
We tend to cross our fingers and hope to avoid family drama during the holidays. I get it. I’ve been at holiday gatherings gone wrong. Tips for Dealing With Family Drama During the Holidays I was feeling anxious about a particular holiday get together. I love the people, but wasn't willing to subject myself to the dysfunction I'd grown weary of. So, I talked to my then counselor about how to handle it. We came up with three tips for surviving the ... VIEW POST
Fall Decluttering Tips for a Cozy Home
The secret to creating a cozy home for Fall starts with decluttering. So, let's take our cue from the falling leaves to let go of what is no longer serving us and prepare for the season ahead. My simple fall decluttering tips will help you get started. Practical Fall Decluttering Tips Decluttering your home for the Fall is a great way to make room for family traditions and holiday celebrations. But how do you start decluttering? Grab some bins, bags, or baskets to collect items ... VIEW POST
Self Care Awareness for the Busy Mom
Everyone keeps saying you should practice self care. You know they're probably right, but as a busy mom, you feel like you don't have time for self care. You may even struggle with feeling like self care is selfish and wondering if it's really all that important. The short answer is, it is. So, let's dive into the world of self care awareness to answer your questions so you can start a self care routine. Self Care Awareness for Busy Moms Making time for yourself as a busy mom ... VIEW POST
7 Proven Ways to Get Back in a Routine
The past several months have all of us wondering how to get in a routine. I've actually felt that way on many occasions; with change of every season, when I quit my job, and more recently while my parents were living with us. The other day while I was running errands, I noticed I wasn't as anxious as I'd been over the past several months. Life felt a little more settled. I knew it was because I was settling into a routine. Something I've had to learn to do many times in my life. ... VIEW POST
8 Helpful Back to School Organization Ideas for the New School Year
With so much to do and so little time to do it, the Back to School season can feel really hectic. Especially if you have more than one child. Ain't nobody got time for that. That's where my background as a teacher and professional organizer comes in. I've curated eight back to school organization ideas to help you ease into the new school year. Back to School Organization Ideas Start by Preparing Your Home Preparation goes a long way in reducing stress and setting you and ... VIEW POST
How to Organize Toys and Keep Kid Clutter Away
Toy clutter used to completely overwhelm me. To the point that I'd spend hours of my time, as in countless days worth of hours, trying to organize all Hannah's toys. Sometimes staying up until the early hours of the morning coming with ideas to keep her toys organized. Maybe you've had a similar experience, or maybe you feel defeated and have decided there's no point in trying to organize toys. After years of experience as a mom, Kindergarten teacher and professional organizer, I can ... VIEW POST
A Simple Patio Makeover + 11 Ways to Enjoy Your Backyard
For years, I’d look out the breakfast room window only to feel like my back patio was off limits. Largely because of the clutter that accumulated there. But also because my landscaping plans were expensive and out of reach. I’m such an all or nothing girl it took me a while to realize I could start small with a back patio makeover. A Simple Back Patio Makeover This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my full disclosure and privacy policy here. Clutter is more powerful ... VIEW POST
4 Ways to Create a Relaxing Bedroom Retreat
Imagine, after a long day of cleaning, cooking and chasing after children, closing the door on all the chaos, tucked away in the quiet of your own little oasis. This doesn’t have to be imaginary. Today, I'm going to show you how to create a relaxing bedroom retreat. How to Create a Relaxing Bedroom Thank you to Photowall for sponsoring this post and providing the beautiful canvas print above my bed. Nightstands and dressers become catchalls. Chairs get covered in piles of clean ... VIEW POST
Storing Seasonal Clothes: Pro Secrets to More Closet Space
“Where are all your clothes?” my friend asked. I told her some of my clothes were dirty, some were folded in drawers, and that I was storing seasonal clothes in the bins at the top of the closet. I don’t remember why my neighbor and I were in my closet, but I do remember how she looked around the space in complete disbelief, then absently responded, “My closet is so crammed full of clothes.” It was as if she couldn’t imagine her wardrobe being pared down and ... VIEW POST
3 Healthy Ways to Deal With Feeling Overwhelmed
Over the past few months, our emotions, or certainly mine, have run the gamut from fear and panic to grief and sadness to relief and hope over and over again. During my lowest points, I wanted nothing more than to escape. But, I knew better than to try to bypass the hard stuff. If you’ve been with me for a while, you know I believe the only way to the other side of hard is through it. That requires us to learn how to deal with feeling overwhelmed and process emotions in a healthy ... VIEW POST
Practical Ways to Organize Your Closet Like a Pro
How many times have you stood in your closet, spending time you don't have, trying to find something to wear? It adds so much stress to your already hectic morning. amiright? Today, I'm sharing how to organize your closet like a pro so your mornings can go from stressed out to super chill. It's kind of like magic. How to Organize Your Closet Like a Pro Affiliate links are provided. Please read my full disclosure policy here. Purge Your Closet It doesn’t matter ... VIEW POST